Xavier Law School, XIM University: First Edition Of The National Human Rights Moot Court Competition [Register By 25th Nov]

About XIM University:

Xavier University was established on July 6, 2013 and was renamed as XIM University on 3rd April, 2021. Currently, XIM University views itself as a distinguished university that provides quality education to top-notch students worldwide. The XIM University inherits the legacy of the 34-year-old XIM (Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar), the country's premier, world-class B-School. The excellence we have lived through the years has become an example, a legend for all to imitate and follow which aligns with our motto – Semper Excelsius – Ever Higher.

About Xavier Law School:

Xavier Law School, recognized by the Bar Council of India is a modern marvel in terms of infrastructure, physical, digital & intellectual assets thus positioning itself as a premier new-generation law school providing holistic legal education.

About National Human Rights Commission of India:

The National Human Rights Commission is an embodiment of India's concern for promoting and protecting of human rights. It was established in 12^th October 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993, and amended by the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2006.

About Chambers of Abhinav Mishra, Advocates & Solicitors:

Chambers of Abhinav Mishra, Advocates & Solicitors was established in 2018 and has emerged as one of the eminent legal service providers for its diverse practice capabilities. The Chambers caters to litigations, Advisories, Corporate compliances to its clientage Pan India and is focused on providing strategic, innovative, and holistic legal solutions to its clients.

About the Competition:

Xavier Law School, XIM University, Bhubaneswar (XIM, Bhubaneswar) is thrilled to inform that the 1st National Human Rights Moot Court Competition, 2022 in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). This premier event is designed to offer participants the chance to learn about the evolution of jurisprudence on significant developments in constitutional law and human rights law, as well as to arm the next generation of lawyers with research and oratory abilities

Details of the Moot Court Competition:

Name of the Event: 1^st National Human Rights Moot Court Competition, 2022

Date of Competition: 16^th December, 2022 – 18^th December, 2022

Mode of Conduct: Physically on Campus

Venue: Xavier Law School, XIM University, Plot No: 12(A), Nijigada, Kurki, Harirajpur-752050, District-Puri, Odisha, India.

Eligibility:

1. All students who have been duly enrolled and are pursuing a full-time 3-year LL.B. programme or a 5-year integrated LL.B. programme (or international equivalent) from the Institution/University recognized by Bar Council of India or equally competent authority shall be eligible to participate in the competition.
2. Only one team can register from a particular College or Institution for participation.

Awards: The competition shall award cash prizes of Rs. 1, 42, 000/- in the following categories

Team Awards:

1. Winners - Cash Prize of INR 51,000/- (Fifty-One Thousand Only)
2. Runner's Up - Cash Prize of INR 36,000/- (Thirty-One Thousand Only)
3. Best Memorial (Petitioner) - Cash Prize of INR 11,000/- (Eleven thousand only)
4. Best Memorial (Respondent) - Cash Prize of INR 11,000/- (Eleven thousand only)

Individual Awards:

1. Best Mooter (Male) - Cash Prize of INR 11,000/- (Eleven Thousand Only) based on the Preliminary Rounds.
2. Best Mooter (Female) - Cash Prize of INR 11,000/- (Eleven Thousand Only) based on the Preliminary Rounds.
3. Best Researcher - Cash Prize oÿ INR 11,000/- (Eleven thousand only) based on the Researcher's Test

Registration Details:

Last date of Registration: 25^th November, 2022 till 11:59 PM.

Registration Fee: Rs. 4500/- per team inclusive of accommodation and food.

Mode of Registration: Prior payment through NEFT/RTGS/ Net-Banking (Account details are provide in the Brochure) and filing the registration form thereon.

Registration form link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScq02oy_R8ZbFyDGZipf8q60df_xcSTgSh4oRgomVKazFVfJg/viewform

Important Dates

• 4 November 2022: Commencement of Registration
• 25 November 2022: Last Date of Registration
• 25 November 2022: Last Date of Clarification
• 10 December 2022: Last Date for Submission of Memorials (Soft Copy)
• 16 December 2022: Last Date submission of Memorials (Hard copy)
• 16 December 2022: Researcher Test
• 16 December 2022: Preliminary Round
• 17 December 2022: Quarter Final Round
• 17 December 2022: Semi Final Round
• 18 December 2022: Final Round and Valedictory

Link for Brochure: https://www.livelaw.in/pdf_upload/brochure-1st-national-human-rights-moot-court-competition-2022-1-445561.pdf

Link for the Rulebook: https://www.livelaw.in/pdf_upload/rule-book-1st-national-human-rights-moot-court-competition-2022-445555.pdf

Contact Details:

Student Conveners:

Shalini Koppula - +91 76099 11333

Shuvangi Das - +91 70088 41438

Office:

+91 0674 667 3377

Email ID:

mcc@xim.edu.in