About the Organizers
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), is hosting the 1st NLS-NHRC National Moot Court Competition 2024-25. NLSIU, one of India’s top law schools, is renowned for its excellence in legal education and advocacy, and this competition, organized by the NHRC Chair at NLSIU, is a step towards fostering legal awareness on human rights issues.
The NHRC, established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, is a statutory body that safeguards and promotes human rights across India. The NHRC Chair at NLSIU, created in 1998, works towards enhancing human rights literacy through research, advocacy, and events like this moot court competition.
Theme
The theme for this year’s moot is “Censorship, and Freedom of Speech and Expression under Article 19 of the Constitution of India.” The competition will explore the complex interplay between censorship laws and the constitutional rights of free speech in India.
Eligibility
- Open to students enrolled in LL.B. (3-year/5-year) or LL.M. courses.
- Each institution can send one team consisting of three members (two speakers and one researcher), all of whom must be from the same institution.
Competition Format
The moot will be held in five rounds:
- Qualifiers (Memorial Submission): Teams submit two memorials (Petitioner and Respondent) of 4000 words each. The Top 16 teams qualify for the oral rounds.
- Preliminary Oral Rounds: 16 teams will be randomly assigned sides (by lot) and argue their case. The Top 8 teams advance to the next round.
- Quarter-Finals: Sides will be determined by lot, and the Top 4 teams proceed.
- Semi-Finals: Random selection of sides, leading to the Top 2 teams.
- Finals: The winning team will be declared NLS-NHRC National Moot Champion 2024.
Important Dates
- Problem Release: October 20, 2024
- Registration Deadline: October 27, 2024
- Last Date for Clarifications: November 5, 2024
- Response to Clarifications: November 9, 2024
- Memorial Submission Deadline: November 25, 2024
- Announcement of 16 Qualifying Teams: December 18, 2024
- Final Oral Rounds: January 3-5, 2025 (in Bengaluru)
Registration Details
- The registration process will be announced on the NLSIU website shortly. Keep an eye out for updates regarding the official registration link and procedure.
Contact Information
For any queries, reach out to the organizing committee at nhrc.chair@nls.ac.in.
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