Debate Competition on Legal Implications of Abortion Laws by Ideal Institute of Management and Technology [Sep 22; Prizes worth Rs.15k]: Register by Sep 12

02 Sep 2022

Categories: Debate Competitions

About Ideal Institute of Management and Technology

Ideal Institute of Management and Technology was established in the year 1999 under the auspices of the New Millennium Education Society. The institute is affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi, and its professional courses in Law and Business Administration are recognized by the Bar Council of India and the Government of NCT, Delhi.

About the Competition

The Competition intends to build dedicated debaters who grow up to become persuasive speakers, analytical thinkers, and proficient researchers. Not only do debaters learn to write well-reasoned and persuasive arguments, but they also learn to love researching and writing. Debate work becomes a satisfying competitive outlet for a student’s creativity and intellect. Moreover, both debate and legal work involve applying relevant theory and precedent to the specific text of a codified law or resolution.

This year the debate revolves around the Legal Implications of Abortion Laws. Abortion is an extensively discussed issue in both National and International diasporas. The right to life is a very broad concept and the most fundamental of all. In India, the right to life has been recognized under Article 21 of the Constitution which says that “No person shall be deprived of his life and personal liberty except according to the procedure established by law”. The person here is inclusive of both men and women.

Among various rights a woman has the right to abortion is also believed to be one of the essential rights which are available to a woman, the right to abortion is also believed to be one of the most essential and fundamental rights. But the question always arises whether an unborn child should be considered a human being and be given the status of a person or not. There are various religious, ethical, and moral aspects which are related to the right to abortion. The present debate wants to shed light upon the legal aspect of abortion laws and women’s reproductive rights in contemporary times.

Theme of the Competition

Legal Implications of Abortion Laws: “Pro-Life vs Pro-Choice”

Eligibility

The Competition is open to all colleges/university students from all countries. Students enrolled in any UG/PG course are eligible to participate in the competition.
Each team shall comprise two participants with one speaking for and the other against the motion.
The motions will be framed keeping in mind the interests of all the participants.

How to Register?

Interested candidates may register for the competition through the link provided at the end of this post.

Registration Fees

INR 700 per team.
Payment may be completed through this link OR this link.

Structure of the Competition

The format of the debate will be based upon the Lincoln-Douglas model of debating with a few modifications.
Participants are encouraged to register in a team of two under the banner of their respective institutions.
An institution shall be allowed to send a maximum of two teams for the competition.
Each participant shall be allotted a maximum of 5 minutes to speak (4 minutes for constructive speech and 1 minute for rebuttal).
Exceeding the time limit shall prejudice the team’s overall score.
Participants can choose the medium for the debate as English/Hindi. Switching the chosen language is strictly prohibited.

Judgment Criteria

The participants will be judged by a panel of judges on the basis of Matter, Manner and Method.
The decision of the judges shall be final and indisputable.

Mode

Online, through Cisco WebEx

Awards and Prizes

Best Speaker Rs. 5000/
Runner Up Speaker Rs. 3000/-
2nd Runner Up Speaker Rs. 2000/-
Winning Team Rs. 3000/-
Runner Up Team Rs. 2000/-
E-Certificates shall be sent to the winners and participants on their registered email ids.