ABOUT THE ORGANISERS:
Government Law College, Mumbai in association with the Chief Justice M. C. Chagla Memorial Trust is pleased to announce the 31st M. C. Chagla Memorial Government Law College National Moot Court Competition, 2024 to be held on 13th October and 26th October 2024, along with a Panel Discussion to be held on 25th October, 2024.
The Moot Court Association of Government Law College has been hosting the M. C. Chagla Memorial Moot Court Competition for several years. It began as a city-level Moot Court Competition, which was later expanded to a state-level Competition. Due to the overwhelming response that we have been receiving, the Competition, since its 18th edition, has been raised to a national platform.
The Late Mr. M. C. Chagla was appointed as the First Indian Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. He also served as the Ambassador to USA, Mexico, Cuba, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bombay, High Commissioner to England and Union Minister for Education.
Chief Justice M. C. Chagla also served as a Professor of Constitutional Law at Government Law College, Mumbai for a number of years. He worked tirelessly for the causes of civil liberty, individual freedom and political democracy and this Moot Court Competition promises to be a fitting tribute to his legacy.
The M. C. Chagla Memorial National Moot Court Competition is accompanied by a panel discussion that delves into current socio-legal questions, that often relate closely to the Proposition. The tradition was resumed last year, to make for a more informative and engaging event for participants and attendees alike. Featuring esteemed figures and practitioners from the legal field, this discussion offers unique insights into contemporary legal and societal issues.
Last year’s Panel Discussion, held on the topic ‘Frequent Internet Blackouts: Protecting National Interest or Suppressing Free Speech?’, was presided over by renowned lawyers such as Mr. Janak Dwarkadas, Mr. Mihir Desai, Mr. Hitesh Jain, Mr. Sharan Jagtiani, and Prof. Kishu Daswani as the Moderator.
This year, we are pleased to announce that the panel discussion will take place offline at Government Law College, Mumbai, on 25th October, 2024. We extend a warm invitation to all those interested in attending the Panel Discussion.
Please find enclosed the Rules and Tentative Schedule for the 31st M. C. Chagla Memorial Government Law College National Moot Court Competition, 2024. The last date for Registration is 13th September, 2024.
FORMAT OF THE MOOT:
Maximum of 16 teams shall participate and the registrations shall be accepted on first-come first-serve basis. The Competition will be conducted in a hybrid mode. The Preliminary and Quarter-Final Rounds will be held online on 13th October, 2024 and the Semi-Finals and Finals will be held offline on 26th October, 2024 in Mumbai. There shall be prizes for the Best Team, 2nd Best Team, Best Speaker, 2nd Best Speaker, and Best Memorial.
THE MOOT SCHEDULE:
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Expected date of release of the Moot Proposition: First week of September, 2024.
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Last date for provisional registration for the Competition: 10th September, 2024.
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Last date for registration for the Competition: 13th September, 2024.
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Last date for seeking clarifications: 16th September, 2024.
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Last date of submission of soft copies of Memorials: 4th October, 2024.
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Preliminary and Quarter-Final Rounds (Online): 13th October, 2024.
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Last date of submission of hard copies of Memorials: 18th October, 2024.
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Panel Discussion (Offline): 25th October, 2024.
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Semi-Final and Final Rounds (Offline): 26th October, 2024.
REGISTRATION:
Kindly note, the Moot Proposition for the Competition will be released in the first week of September, 2024. All the teams shall provisionally register by sending a mail to mcchagla.glc@gmail.com. Only after the provisional registration has been confirmed will a link to a Google Form and details for the payments of registration fees be provided.
The payment of registration fees will be through NEFT in the amount of Rs. 2000/- (Rupees Two Thousand Only) the details of which will be provided once the provisional registration has been confirmed.
ELIGIBILITY:
Participation is restricted to bona-fide law students enrolled either in the 3-year L.L.B Law course, or the 5-year integrated Law course studying in India. Participation is limited to only one team per college or university. Cross college/university teams are strictly prohibited.
CONTACT:
Please note that the last date for registration of the Competition is 13th September, 2024. Kindly send a mail to mcchagla.glc@gmail.com for a copy of the Moot Proposition.
Incase of further assistance, contact-
Ms. Nishka Khatri: (+91) 9214027170
Ms. Tanvi Jog: (+91) 9575679920
To know more click on Official Rules – 31st M.C. Chagla Memorial Government Law College National Moot Court Competition, 2024 and Schedule – 31st M. C. Chagla Memorial National Moot Court Competition, 2024
