About the University/Organization

KLE Society was established on 13 November 1916 as an Anglo-Vernacular School and has since grown into one of India’s most respected educational networks, comprising 296 institutions with over 1,38,000 students and 18,000 staff members. These institutions span diverse faculties such as Arts, Science, Commerce, Medicine, Engineering, Dental, Pharmacy, Architecture, Law, Nursing, Ayurveda, Management, IT, and Computer Science. KLE institutions are recognized for their academic excellence, world-class infrastructure, and NAAC/University/NAB approvals.

KLE College of Law, Navi Mumbai, founded in 2016–17 under the aegis of the KLE Society, is affiliated with the University of Mumbai and recognized by the Bar Council of India. The college offers LL.B. (3 Years), B.A. LL.B. (5 Years), and certificate courses in Cyber Law, Intellectual Property Rights, Human Rights, and English Language. It is committed to spreading legal awareness, empowering marginalized communities, and providing high-quality legal education.

About the Event

The National Legislative Drafting Competition aims to foster legal innovation and policy reform in addressing pressing legal and social issues. This year’s theme, Artificial Intelligence and Crime, challenges participants to draft legislation that is anticipatory, rights-based, and internationally harmonized.

The competition encourages participants to think like future lawmakers, creating Bills that balance innovation protection with justice in the digital era. Topics include AI systems, deepfakes, algorithmic bias, AI-enabled crime, AI system regulations, definitions of AI-related crimes, criminal liability, and enforcement mechanisms.

Event Timeline

Format and Structure

Participants must submit a Bill on any aspect of AI and Crime, following these guidelines:

• Length: Minimum 10 pages, maximum 25 pages
• Format: Times New Roman, Size 12, 1.5 spacing, justified text
• Authorship: Up to 2 co-authors (both must register and pay separately)
• Submission: Email to competitions@klecollegeoflawmumbai.edu.in with the subject line: Bill Submission for National Legislative Drafting Competition
• Plagiarism Check: Bills will undergo AI and plagiarism checks (up to 30% permitted)
• Evaluation Criteria: Originality, clarity, legal acumen, structure, and adherence to guidelines

Selected winners will be announced after evaluation by the organizing committee, whose decision will be final.

Location and Mode

• Venue: Online
• Mode: Virtual submission and evaluation

Additional Highlights

• Theme: Artificial Intelligence and Crime
• Eligibility:
  • Students pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in any UGC-recognized field
  • Ph.D. researchers, academicians, and legal professionals
• Prizes:
  • 1st Prize: ₹5,000
  • 2nd Prize: ₹3,000
  • 3rd Prize: ₹2,000
• Certificates: E-certificates for merit and participation
• Registration Fee:
  • Students – ₹300
  • Research Scholars, Academicians, Professionals – ₹500

FAQs

Q1: Who is eligible to participate?
A: Students, researchers, academicians, and professionals in any discipline recognized by UGC.

Q2: Is co-authorship allowed?
A: Yes, up to 2 authors per submission, but both must register separately.

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Q3: Will plagiarism checks be conducted?
A: Yes, plagiarism up to 30% is permitted.

Q4: What is the theme for this year?
A: Artificial Intelligence and Crime.

Q5: How will the competition be conducted?
A: Entirely online, from registration to submission.

Important Links

Downloadables

Event Brochure

Contact

• Email: competitions@klecollegeoflawmumbai.edu.in
• Faculty Coordinators:
  • Akash Mishra – +91 87709 95305
  • Ranjana Sathiavageeswaran – +91 75060 16585
  • Aashna Bansal – +91 79798 37717

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