Punjabi University 2nd Dhawani Manocha Memorial Competition Moot Court 2016 National

Organization : Punjab School of Law, Punjabi University, Patiala
Competition Name : 2nd Dhawani Manocha Memorial National Moot Court Competition 2016
Applicable For : Students Pursuing 3 or 5 year LL.B. & LL.M Degree Course
Registration Last Date : 22nd January 2016

Website : http://punjabiuniversity.ac.in/
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Dhawani Manocha Memorial Moot Court Competition Rules:

1. Theme And Date:
The problem for the 2nd Dhawani Manocha Memorial National Moot Court Competition, 2016 involves the issues pertaining to Criminal law and Constitutional law. The competition shall be held from 3rd March – 5th March 2016 at Punjab School of Law, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab.

Related: HNLU 2016 HNMCC Moot Court Competition : www.contest.net.in/6078.html

2. Subject:
All teams participating in the Competition are presumed to have knowledge of and shall be subject to these Rules.

3. Interpretation of the Rules:
The Organization has the authority to interpret and amend the provisions contained in the Rules and reserves the right to make changes at any time before the commencement of the Preliminary Round when necessary. Any changes made will be communicated to the participating teams. The final decision of the interpretation and implementation of rules lies within the organizers.

4. Language:
The Competition shall be conducted in English language only.

5. Eligibility:
The Competition shall be open for students pursuing three or five year LL.B. degree course and LL.M Degree Course to participate in the competition.

6. Team Composition:
** Each team shall consist of a minimum of two members and a maximum of three members. This team composition cannot be altered under any circumstances.
** Every team shall consist of two speakers. Teams may have only one researcher.
** No observer/additional member can be a part of a team in any capacity.
** If any fourth member is accompanying the team, he/she will not be allowed to sit and observe the oral rounds, will not be provided accommodation/food and will not be given a certificate by the organizers under any circumstances whatsoever. Administrative Provisions

7. Team Registration:
** Teams must confirm participation by sending the scanned copy of the duly filled registration form to psldmmnmcc@gmail.com with the subject as “Registration Form for 2nd Dhawani Manocha Memorial National Moot Court Competition 2016” latest by 22nd January 2016 and the hard copy must be sent latest by 27th January 2016. 2nd Dhawani Manocha Memorial National Moot Court Competition, 2016
** Registration fee for the moot is Rs. 2500 per team (only one team per Department or one team per college). The payment will have to be made in the form of cash on 3rd March 2016.

8. Team Identification:
** In the interest of fairness and objectivity, each team shall be assigned an anonymous code upon their registration.
** This code will be emailed to each team.
** This code becomes the team’s identifier throughout the Competition.

9. Structure:
There shall be two Preliminary rounds, quarter-final round, semi-final round and final round.

10. Rules for the Preliminary Rounds:
** Teams shall argue cases against each other; the matching of teams will be decided by a draw of lots prior to the competition.
** During preliminary rounds, each team will have the opportunity to argue both sides; once as prosecution and once as the defence.
** No two teams shall face each other more than once in the preliminary rounds.
** No team shall face the same bench more than once. In the event that a team faces the same bench/judge more than once, they shall inform the organizers regarding the same before the first speaker is called upon the podium, failing to do so forego their right to object at any later point in time.
** Time allotted for arguments will be 15 minutes for the prosecution and 15 minutes for the defence.
** There will be time allotted for rebuttals and sur- rebuttals. Each team will be allowed 3 minutes for rebuttals and sur-rebuttals during the preliminary rounds.
** Both selected members of the team shall make oral presentations during each round.
** In determining the winners of preliminary rounds the memorial scores will not be added to the scores of oral round.
** Teams with highest score in the preliminary rounds will qualify for the Quarter- Final rounds. In case of tie, toss or draw of lot will be conducted.

Clarifications:
For any other clarifications/query e-mail at psldmmnmcc@gmail.com or you can contact the below given numbers:
Gagandeep Sharma
09779626316
Mukesh K. Vashisht
09646018272, 09041846065

The hard copy of the registration form and the memorials must be sent at the following address:
Punjab School of Law (Opp. XEN Branch),
Punjabi University,
Patiala, Punjab – 147002