About Christ Academy Institute of Law (CAIL)

Christ Academy Institute of Law (CAIL), Bengaluru, is a premier legal institution recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and affiliated with Karnataka State Law University (KSLU). Established with a commitment to academic excellence and holistic legal education, CAIL nurtures future legal professionals through rigorous academic programs, legal research, and advocacy training. The institution provides five-year integrated LL.B. programs (B.A. LL.B., B.B.A. LL.B., B.Com. LL.B.), a three-year LL.B. program, and a two-year LL.M. program in Constitutional Law.

About the St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara Moot Court Competition 2025

CAIL is proud to announce the St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara Moot Court Competition 2025, a prestigious national moot aimed at fostering advocacy skills and legal acumen among law students. This offline competition will be held on May 17-18, 2025, at the Christ Academy Institute of Law, Bengaluru.

This year’s moot proposition is centered on International Criminal Law, specifically addressing jurisdictional challenges, state sovereignty, and war crimes. Participants will engage in complex legal arguments before esteemed judges, gaining real-world litigation exposure in a competitive yet intellectually stimulating environment.

Competition Format & Structure

Key Dates

Event	Date
Memorial Submission (Online)	April 12, 2025
Semi-Finals & Finals (Offline, Bengaluru)	May 17-18, 2025
Registration Deadline	April 3, 2025

Mode: Offline (Bengaluru, Karnataka)

Venue: Christ Academy Institute of Law, Bengaluru

Eligibility & Team Composition

• Open to bona fide undergraduate law students pursuing 3-year LL.B. or 5-year integrated LL.B. programs from recognized law institutions in India.
• Cross-institutional teams are allowed.
• Each team must comprise:
  • 2 or 3 members (2 speakers + 1 researcher or 2 speakers).
  • No extra members or observers will be permitted.

Moot Proposition Overview

The 2025 moot problem presents a high-stakes case before the International Criminal Court (ICC) involving:

• Jurisdictional challenges: Whether the ICC can prosecute war crimes committed by leaders of a state that is not a party to the Rome Statute.
• State sovereignty vs. international accountability: The debate on universal jurisdiction vs. non-interference.
• Legitimacy of the ICC’s arrest warrant: Whether the charges were politically motivated or legally sound.
• Self-defense vs. war crimes: Examining the lawfulness of military operations affecting civilian populations.

Evaluation Criteria

Oral Presentation will be judged on:

• Organization & presentation of facts
• Application of legal principles
• Articulation of issues
• Response to judges’ questions
• Use of authorities and precedents
• Courtroom etiquettes

Memorials will be evaluated on:

• Interpretation of law
• Ingenuity & reasoning
• Citation format & use of authorities
• Language & clarity of arguments

Prizes & Awards

Winner: ₹50,000
Runner-up: ₹20,000
Best Memorial: ₹5,000
Best Speaker: ₹5,000
Certificates for all participants

Registration Process

• Provisional Registration Deadline: April 3, 2025 (11:59 PM IST)
• Register via Google Form: Click Here
• After provisional registration, complete final registration by submitting:
  • Registration Fee: ₹4,000 per team
  • Bonafide letter from the Faculty Coordinator/Dean/Principal
  • Payment details (screenshot with transaction ID)
• Final registration must be completed by sending the required documents to cail.5nmcc@calaw.in

Important Links

Registration Link: Google Form
Call for Moot Rules & Details: www.calaw.in
For Queries: cail.5nmcc@calaw.in

This prestigious moot court competition offers participants the opportunity to sharpen advocacy skills, engage in intellectual debate, and network with top legal professionals. Register by April 3, 2025, and take your mooting journey to the next level!

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