Kannur University: First National Moot Court Competition 2023 [08-11 March]

Kannur University is unique in the sense that it is a multi-campus university with campuses spread over various locations under its jurisdiction. The Act envisages that the university shall establish, maintain, manage, and develop campuses at Kannur, Kasaragod, Nileswaram, Mangattuparamba, Mananthavady, Payyannur, Thalassery, Manjeshwaram, and such other places as are necessary for providing study and research facilities to promote advanced knowledge in science and technology and other relevant disciplines.

ABOUT SCHOOL OF LEGAL STUDIES:

The Department of Law at Kannur University has two centres of legal studies functioning on two different campuses. One of the centres, the School of Legal Studies, is functioning at the Dr. Janaki Ammal Campus, Palayad, Thalassery, and the other is the newly emerged School of Legal Studies at the Manjeswaram Campus, Kannur University. The Department of Law was founded in 1996, primarily with the objective of promoting legal education in the Malabar region. The School of Legal Studies is an institution acknowledged for its continuing commitment to academic excellence and service to the public. This legal institution spells out its role as a resource for the legal development of nation. It shall always be responsive to the challenges of social change and relevant to the growing legal and other law-related needs of the people.

School of Legal Studies has been established to transmit knowledge of the law so as to achieve distributive justice for all. The institution trains students for the practise of law, instilling in them the ethical responsibilities of the legal profession and the social responsibilities of working for the attainment of a just and humane society. It helps to ensure justice in our society and the full protection of human rights. The School of Legal Studies prepares students for leadership by encouraging them to be innovative and responsive to society's needs and aspirations.

The institution is fully equipped to provide its students with an innovative and stimulating environment. The students are equipped to develop a legal temper. Legal education of high quality integrates legal concepts with a practical understanding of the law. The programmes develop the general skills and core competencies essential for legal education. The focus is on the development of the capacity to analyse and reason, oral and written communication, knowledge application, intellectual curiosity, and professional integrity.

ABOUT BARRISTER M. K. NAMBYAR CHAIR ON CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

The Barrister M.K. Nambyar Chair on Constitutional and Administrative Law was established in 2005, and it was decided that the Chair shall be an independent permanent one in Kannur University and shall be attached to the School of Legal Studies. Shri K.K. Venugopal, Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court and former Attorney General of India, provided a donation to establish the Barrister M.K. Nambyar Chair, and Justice K.T. Thomas was appointed as honorary professor. The chair was established with the goal of providing opportunities for youngsters to gain expertise in constitutional and administrative law. Various seminars, conferences, lecture series discussions, and colloquia were held under the auspices of the Barrister M. K. Nambyar Chair in accordance with the objectives outlined during the Chair's establishment.

THEME OF THE MOOT COURT COMPETITION

This year, the Department Council decided to conduct an all-India moot court competition on a constitutional issue that is having socio-political and legal repercussions. The competition educates participants as well as students at the host institution about the various aspects of the reservation issue. The host institution will ensure the presence of constitutional experts, lawyers, judges, and other legal luminaries during the competition days.

SUBJECT MATTER AND DATE:

Barrister M K Nambyar Chair, School of Legal Studies conducting First National Moot Court Competition- 2023, from 08-11 March, 2023.

PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY:

a) Team Member Eligibility:

Students enrolled in a full-time bachelor's degree programme affiliated with the Bar Council of India (three- or five-year) law programme at the time of the competition are eligible to compete in the competition. Each college, law school, or university may enter one team only.

Team Composition:

A team shall be composed of either:

Two members: both speakers,

OR

Three members: two speakers and one researcher.

Number of Participating Teams:

On a first-come, first-served basis, a maximum of forty (40) teams will compete. In case there is an odd number of participating teams, SLS will nominate a non-competing dummy team that will not proceed beyond the preliminary rounds.

Team members must carry current identity cards issued to them by their institution. Team members shall not reveal their identity or their institution’s identity in any manner whatsoever during the competition, in the memorials, or even at the request of judges, failing which the team will be disqualified. Throughout the moot court competition, participants should wear an identity card that contains a team code issued by the organisers.

Official Language:

The official language of the competition is English. All competition rounds, including the written submissions (memorials), shall be in English.

Dress Code:

The participants shall adhere to following dress code when present in any court room during the Competition.

1. Girls: White salwar and kurta or white shirt and black trousers along with black coat and black shoes.
2. Boys: White shirt, black trousers and black tie along with black coat and black shoes.

REGISTRATION PROCESS:

The registration confirmation shall be on a first-come, first-served basis. Each team shall register by filling out the Google Form titled "National Moot Court Competition" on or before February, 10, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. Registrations received after the given deadline shall not be accepted under any circumstances. The participants should inform the completion of the registration process within 24 hours via email to mootcourtbmk@gmail.com.

Registration Form: https://forms.gle/kt2MhvqgPBqUJbDK8

REGISTRATION CHARGES:

Registration fee (non-refundable): INR 5,000 (five thousand only) per team. The registration fee is payable online via UPI or NEFT. A scanned copy of the receipt for online registration fee payment must be submitted along with the duly completed Google form. Each team shall submit only one Google form. Requests for a refund of the registration fee shall not be entertained. The details of the fee receipt and registration should also be sent to mootcourtbmk@gmail.com.

Mode of Payment: UPI/NEFT

UPI ID– hodlegal@sbi

NEFT:

Bank Name: SBI

Account Name: HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT, SLS (FOR BARRISTER MK NAMBIAR CHAIR)

Account Number: 67214873034

IFSC: SBIN0000926

Branch: SBI Thalassery

CIF Number: 77082552579

No change in the names of the participants shall be permitted after the receipt of the Registration Form, except at the sole discretion of the organizers. Each team shall be assigned a "Team Code" by the organisers upon validation of their Registration Form and receipt of online payment of registration fees. Thereafter, the teams shall use their designated "team code" for all correspondence with the organisers. The same team code must be used by the teams during the submission of memorials and during all the rounds of the competition.

AWARDS

Prizes for the competition are as follows:

• Winning Team: A trophy, winners’ certificate and prize money of 50000/- (Rupees Fifty thousand only)
• Runners-up team: A trophy, winners’ certificate and prize money of 25000/- (Rupees Twenty five thousand only)
• Best Memorials: Shield and certificate and prize money of 10000/-(Rupees Ten thousand only)
• Best Student Advocate of the Competition: Shield and certificate and prize money of 10000/- (Rupees Ten thousand only)
• Members of each team will receive certificate of participation.

IMPORTANT DATES: TIMELINE OF THE COMPETITION

Circulation of Moot Proposition	01 February 2023
Online Registration Opens (Preliminary)	01 February 2023
Last Date for Registration	10 February 2023
Last Date for Seeking Clarifications to the Moot Proposition	09 February 2023
Release of Clarifications	10 February 2023
Submission of Memorials (Soft Copy)	02 March 2023
Submission of Memorials (Hard Copy)	08 March 2023
Inauguration, Draw of Lots, and Exchange of Memorials	08 March 2023
Preliminary Rounds	09 March 2023
Quarter-Final Rounds	10 March 2023
Semi-Final Rounds	10 March 2023
Final Round and Valedictory Session	11 March 2023

Visit: https://www.kannuruniversity.ac.in/en/academics/campus/all-departments/department-of-law/