{"id":206360,"date":"2018-12-07T12:00:11","date_gmt":"2018-12-07T06:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/?p=206360"},"modified":"2018-12-07T12:29:20","modified_gmt":"2018-12-07T06:59:20","slug":"legge-rhythms-1st-basant-kumar-jaggi-memorial-article-writing-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2018\/12\/07\/legge-rhythms-1st-basant-kumar-jaggi-memorial-article-writing-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"Legge Rhythms | 1st Basant Kumar Jaggi Memorial Article Writing Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"

Legge Rhythms Media and Publications is organising the 1st Basant Kumar Jaggi Memorial Article Writing Competition in association with Jaggi, Jaggi and Jaggi Associates, New Delhi.<\/p>\n

Legge Rhythms was conceptualized, conceived, created and is being administered by its Founder Litson K Stephen and the Co-Founder Devika Gupta, both students of the Indore Institute of Law, to bring all aspects of Law under a single umbrella, and provide sundry services to the Law Students. The inspiration was derived from the ever growing need of the Law Students and was translated into actuality and reality by several of its programmes. Legge Rhythms offers Online Internships to the Law Students as Law News Reporters, Law Researchers, Case Analysts, Content Writers, Campus Ambassadors and Editors and conducts a variety of Events, inter alia, Seminars, MUNs and Debates.<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE COMPETITION<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 1923, Mr. Basant Kumar Jaggi, of the landed gentry, set up a legal practice at Rawalpindi (now Islamabad in Pakistan). He practised in Poonch under a special licence from the then Maharaja of Kashmir, who recommended Mr. Jaggi\u2019s name as King\u2019s Counsel. In 1927, he established a large practice at Lahore. In 1947, upon the partition of the Indian sub-continent, Mr. Basant Kumar Jaggi shifted to Delhi, where he was eminently successful in his legal practice. Mr. Basant Kumar Jaggi was the author of several law books including \u201cThe Motor Vehicles Act, 1939?,\u00a0 \u201cThe Motor Vehicle Rules,1940?, \u201d The Road Transport Corporation Act, 1944\u201d and \u201d The Indian Petroleum Act,1934?. He was associated with the (British) Government of India before the promulgation of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939. Later, after his demise in 1991, in his memory his son Mr. Navin Kumar Jaggi setup Jaggi Jaggi& Jaggi Attorneys in the year 2006.<\/p>\n

The National Article Writing Competition, 2019 is being conducted to commemorate Late Mr. Basant Kumar Jaggi who practiced throughout his life with the atmostuprightedness, forefrightedness, integrity & moral ethical values.<\/p>\n

The Competition will be held every year to uphold the values of practicing with the atmost integrity & diligence. He believed \u201cLAW IS A NOBLE PROFESSION. THOU SHALT NOT EVER SOLICIT\u201d<\/strong>. Throughout his practice Mr. Basant Kumar Jaggi would conduct 3 case out of every 10 cases gratus& would even expend the cost of legal expense of his pocket.<\/p>\n

The Articles would undergo 3 stages of scrutinization. The Final Round Articles would be examined by Mr. Navin Kumar Jaggi, Advocate, Social Activist and Life Member, Supreme Court Bar Association.<\/p>\n

THEME OF THE COMPETITION<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cContextualization of the Socio-Legal Realms\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

The recensjudicia<\/em> pronounced by the Hon\u2019ble Supreme Court of India have widespread implications, leading to the usage of moeurs or realities as an accepted method of interpreting the Constitution and the sundry statutory provisions.<\/p>\n

Jurisprudential Developments along these lines have necessitated a critical socio-legal analysis of judicial developments. The goal is to assess the methodology used and argue for or against the alleged overstepping of the Apex Court\u2019s role under the scheme of separation of powers and the relevance of the interpretation or the policies laid down by the Supreme Court.<\/p>\n

The sub-themes of the Article have been identified as requiring academic consideration in the Indian context are the following:<\/p>\n

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  1. Decriminalization of Section 377<\/li>\n
  2. Quashing of Section 497<\/li>\n
  3. Sabrimala Verdict<\/li>\n
  4. Live Streaming of Court Hearing<\/li>\n
  5. Reservation in promotion of SC\/ST Government Employee<\/li>\n
  6. Triple Talaq<\/li>\n
  7. Ram Janambhoomi \u2013 Babri Masjid<\/li>\n
  8. Online Dispute Resolution<\/li>\n
  9. Constitutionality of Death Penalty<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Or any other topic which closely, integrates influential judgments or jurisprudential development.<\/p>\n

    HOW TO APPLY<\/strong><\/p>\n

    To apply for the Competition, Click HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

    \u00a0REGISTRATION FEE<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Registration Fee for the Competition \u2013 Rs. 100\/- per author<\/p>\n

    PAYMENT MODE<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Payment Gateway\u2013 <\/strong>Click HERE\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

    Paytm- 8435983045<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Account Details\u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

    A\/c Holders Name: Litson K Stephen<\/strong><\/p>\n

    A\/c Number: 0443053000001727<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Branch Name: South Indian Bank, Indrapuri, Bhopal<\/strong><\/p>\n

    IFSC Code: SIBL0000443<\/strong><\/p>\n

    SUBMISSION GUIDELINES<\/strong><\/p>\n