1st Nyayavimarsha National Essay Writing Competition 2024

Nyayavimarsha is a peer-reviewed, open-access online journal launched on January 1, 2024, with an e-ISSN: 3048-5134. It aims to enhance legal research across various disciplines and is supported by a distinguished board, including Dr. Subramanian Swamy, Former Cabinet Minister for Law and Commerce; Mr. Ram Bhushan Trivedi, former judge, DRT and Prof. Dr. Raka Arya, Dean, NLIU, Bhopal and nominated member of 22^nd Law Commission of India

Competition Overview

The Nyayavimarsha Essay Writing Competition invites students and young professionals to explore critical issues in Indian governance, policy, and society. Participants are encouraged to present innovative ideas and solutions, contributing to discussions on India's political, economic, and social future.

Topics

1. A House Divided: The Implications of a Hung Parliament on Democratic Governance; constitutional safeguards
2. The Dragon's Shadow: Analyzing the Effectiveness of India's China Policy
3. Crime and Power: The Troubling Intersection of Criminalization in Politics
4. Behind the Veil: Unpacking the Controversy of the Electoral Bond Scam
5. Scandals in Education: Unraveling the NEET Scam and Its Consequences
6. The Impact of New Criminal Laws on the Justice System in India: Progress, Challenges, and Future Directions
7. Evaluating the Accuracy of GDP Calculation in India: Is India Really the Fifth Largest Economy?
8. Abolish Income Tax? Exploring the Potential Economic Impact of Raising Interest Rates
9. The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019 in India: Legal, Social, and Political Implications.

Note: Authors can choose their own titles for the essays.

Eligibility

• Undergraduate and postgraduate students from all disciplines, including law, political science, international relations, economics, and social sciences.
• Faculty members, researchers, and scholars from universities and research institutions.
• Practitioners from various fields, including law, public policy, journalism, and economics.

Submission Guidelines

• Essays must be in English and submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc/.docx).
• Single-author submissions only; no co-authorship allowed.
• Formatting: Times New Roman, Font Size 12, Line Spacing 1.5 (main body); Font Size 10, Line Spacing 1.0 (footnotes); 1-inch margins, justified alignment.
• Word limit: 2000-3000 words excluding footnotes (Bluebook citation style).
• Submissions should include a separate document with the author's full details and the chosen theme/topic.
• Essays will be checked for plagiarism and AI-generated content, with a maximum of 10% similarity allowed.

Registration

• Link: Registration Form
• Fee: Rs. 150 for students, Rs. 250 for others

Prizes and Recognition

• 1st Prize: Rs. 10,000, certificate of merit, and publication in Volume I Issue III of Nyayavimarsha.
• Top 7 Entries: Each receives Rs. 1,000 and publication in Volume I Issue III of Nyayavimarsha.

Important Dates

• Registration Deadline: 15th August
• Submission Deadline: 15th September
• Results and Publication: 25th September

Contact Information

For more details, contact Mr. Shailendar K, Publisher of Nyayavimarsha, at:

• Email: shailendar@nyayavimarsha.com
• Phone: +91 91591 11938
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