3rd National Constitutional Law Judgment Writing Competition by UPES: Register by 5th September

About University of Petroluem and Energy Studies (UPES)

A distinguished paragon of academia established in the year 2003, UPES is an illustrious, multidisciplinary scholastic sanctuary. Situated in the tranquil bosom of the Himalayan foothills, we are a NAAC accredited 'A' grade institution, certified with five-star ratings in the categories of employability, academic development, program strength, and facilities. Our laurels extend to the global pedagogic arena through invaluable alliances with esteemed institutions worldwide, an achievement underscored by our 52nd ranking in the 2023 NIRF list of top universities.

The School of Law at UPES is a beacon of legal education in India. We provide a diverse range of programs, thereby nurturing students to become catalysts in shaping the legal domain. Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed, using interactive learning methodologies, and delivered by leading experts in their respective fields. These concerted efforts have contributed to the Law School's prestigious 21st position in the NIRF 2022 rankings for legal education.

About The Society For Constitutional Law and Human Rights

The Society for Constitutional Law & Human Rights (SCLHR) was established on the auspicious day of 15th August 2018, under the esteemed aegis of UPES School of Law. It focuses on promoting research and broadening students' legal understanding. In its journey, the society has arranged national events like 'You Amend Your Constitution,' an annual National Constitutional Law Quizzes, and Judgment Writing Competitions. It also hosts panel discussions and guest lectures on dynamic topics, assisting students in strengthening their legal perspectives.

About The Judgement Writing Competition

A judgment writing competition serves as a platform enabling law students to use their knowledge and writing talent to create convincing judgments. It lets students explore complex legal situations, examine evidence, and use legal ideas to make fair decisions. By simulating the process of writing judgments, the competition will ensure to inculcate students' critical thinking abilities, legal research skills, and concise writing proficiency. It fosters a deeper understanding of legal principles, enhances clarity in legal reasoning, and cultivates effective communication skills.

The objective of this competition is for the students to approach a factual matrix from the point of view of a judge, apply the law and render a judgment. The student shall be expected to think like a judge and reach a well-reasoned conclusion. The detailed rules and Regulations of the Competition are produced below:

Eligibility

• The Competition shall be open for the students currently pursuing their Bachelor’s Degree in law i.e. a 3-Year LL.B. course or a 5-Year LL.B. course from any recognized university/school in India.
• Individual participation as well as participation in a team of two i.e. co-authorship is allowed.
• There is no restriction on the number of entries from any college or university.
• The participants shall be provided with a factual scenario/proposition and would be required to write a judgment based on the same.
• The participants shall write a single opinion. Multiple opinions are not allowed.

Submission Guidelines

• The language of the Judgment shall be in English only.
• The Judgement shall have a maximum length of 14 Pages.
• The Judgement should be submitted in the Microsoft Word file (doc./docx. format).
• The font used in all parts of the judgment must be in Times New Roman.
• The Font size for the main text must be 12 with 1.5 line spacing and Justified.
• The Font Size for the footnotes must be 10 with 1.0 line spacing and Left Aligned.
• The citation methodology to be followed for the footnotes is Bluebook (20th Ed.).
• The page number must be mentioned at the bottom centre of each page.

Prizes For The Competition

a) The author/s of the Top 5 Judgements will receive a Certificate of Merit.

b) Additionally, the author/s of the Top 3 Judgements will also receive a cash prize as per the following scheme:

The author/s of the Best Judgement will receive a cash prize of Rs. 5,000/-
The author/s of the 2nd Best Judgement will receive a cash prize of Rs. 3,000/-
The author/s of the 3 rd Best Judgement will receive a cash prize of Rs. 2000/-

c) All the participants will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Important Dates

1. Release of Problem: 14th August 2023.
2. Last date of Registration: 5th September 2023.
3. Allotment of ID – 6th September 2023
4. Last date for the Submission of Clarifications: 8th September 2023.
5. Release of Clarifications: 12th September 2023.
6. Last date for Judgement Submission: 2nd October 2023.
7. Declaration of the Results: 25th October 2023.

Contact Details

For any queries or questions, you may email us at: SCLHR@ddn.upes.ac.in.

You may also contact:

Maitreyee Dubey (Convenor) Mobile No. 9336368643
Deepesh Gulgulia (Co-Convener) Mobile No. 7878342538
Kritika Mehendiratta (Principal Secretary) Mobile No. 9582214006