Kanitkar Competition Moot Problem Rules and Regulations

Progressive Education Society’s
Modern Law College

Ganeshkhind, Pune 16
13th Shankarrao Kanitkar

National Moot Court Competition
2018-19
th
On 11th and 12 January 2019
Moot Problem
RAINBOW vs. Union of India
Mr. X and Mr. Y are citizens of India. Both had gone to Ireland to pursue
higher education and subsequently started working in Ireland. They were
already into a relationship and eventually got married according to the Irish
Laws during their stay. They were in marital relationship for two years and
were residing in Ireland. On 15th September 2017 they relocated to India. They
both started staying in a apartment in Bandra, Mumbai.
On 10th September 2018, Mr. X left the apartment and went on to stay
separately without informing Mr. Y. Despite several attempts of contact from
Y, Mr. X did not respond. With no other option left Mr. Y tried filing a case
but was not allowed to do it.
Aggrieved by this Mr. Y approached an NGO named RAINBOW
who works and fights for the rights of LGBTQI [Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender, Queer, Intersex] section of society in India. Rainbow after
consultation with their panel of legal experts who through their research on the
recent landmark Judgment dated 6th Sep, 2018 on decriminalization of sec.377
of Indian Penal Code, where the Supreme Court found that Section 377
violates the right of members of the LGBTQI community to dignity, identity,
and privacy, all covered under Article 21 & 19(1) (a). Due to plethora of
issues related with recognition of same sex marriage like Domestic Violence,
Cruelty, and Maintenance, Raging modesty.
RAINBOW filed a writ Petition against Union of India in the Hon.
Supreme Court seeking the recognition & Validity of same sex marriage &
gender Equality.
Argue on behalf and against the Petitioner.

Progressive Education Society's
Modern Law College
Ganeshkhind, Pune 411016
Phone No.: 020

020-25638987, 8975588777
13th Shankarrao Kanitkar

National Level Moot Court
Competition 2018-19
11th and 12th January 2019

Registration Form
Name of the College:
Address of the College:
Telephone No: FAX No.
Email ID ( All participants are required to give only one email ID

Photograph of
which will be used for future communications) _ Speaker 1
Name of the Participants:

First speaker
Class: Roll No. :
Mobile No:
Second Speaker: Photograph of

Speaker 2
Class: Roll No.:___________
Mobile No
Moot Court Faculty In-charge

charge
Mobile No:
Payment details- Kindly refer the Rules
Transaction ID-
College Seal: Head of the Institute Signature

Progressive Education Society's
Modern Law College

Ganeshkhind Pune 411016
Phone No.: 020-25638987, 8975588777
13th Shankarrao Kanitkar National Level Moot Court Competition 2018-19
1. Date: January 11th and 12th January 2019
2. Venue: Modern Law College, Ganeshkhind, Pune, 16.
3. Language: The written and oral submissions shall be in English only
4. Eligibility: Regular bonafide students of recognized Law Colleges/Institutes/University

*(Only students from amongst the under graduate five year integrated L.L.B. degree and
three year Degree law programmes)
Dress Code: As per the rules of Bar Council of India (Baring Gowns and Bands)
5. Team Composition: The team should consist of Two mooters only.

6. Registration: The teams must register on or before 10th December 2018. Registration Fees:
Rs. 1000/- per team. The registration fee can be paid through Demand Draft, drawn in
favour of Principal, Modern Law College, payable at Pune or by cash at the time of the
competition.
7. Mode of payment- ONLINE or OFFLINE payment.
Account details-
Beneficiary name- Principal, Modern Law College
Name of the Bank- IDBI Bank
Name of the branch- Aundh branch, Pune
Account type- Savings Account
Account no- 062104000055550
IFSC/ RTGS code- IBKL 0000062
MICR code- 411259003
Kindly mention your transaction details on Registration form.
8. Students have to arrange for accommodation on their own. Pune, being a metropolitan city,
ample amount of hotel/accommodation and travelling facilities are available in the city. If
required and requested, College may provide assistance for accommodation.
9. Bench: Two judge for preliminary round and semi – final round and of three judge for final
round.
10. Memorials:
a. Four copies of each side (Petitioner and Respondent), spiral bound memorials.
b. The cover page of the Memorial must follow colour scheme i.e. Blue for
petitioner/ appellant and red for respondent
c. Typed on A4 size paper with one side printing not exceeding 20 pages, font
size 12 (Times New Roman) line spacing of 1.5.
d. Contents of cover page-
i. Name of the college
ii. Name of the University
iii. Name of the participants
e. The memorial must contain:
i. Title Page
ii. Table of Contents,
iii. Statement of Jurisdiction,
iv. Statement of Facts,
v. Statement of Issues,
vi. Statement of Arguments
vii. Prayer Clause and Bibliography
f. Memorials not in prescribed format shall be rejected.
g. Memorials will not be returned to the participants.
11. Conduct of Moot Court:
a. In the preliminary rounds, each team (both speakers) shall compulsorily present
oral arguments for the side allotted to them (either Petitioner or Respondent)
b. Teams will be given codes in alphabetical order (according to name of college)
c. In the preliminary round each team will be allotted 20 minutes (16 minutes for
arguments and 4 minutes for rebuttal and answering questions asked by judges.
The rebuttal cannot be claimed as a matter of right).
d. The final round will comprise of the top four teams of preliminary rounds.
e. The proceedings of the Moot Court Sessions may be video recorded. All rights in
this regard shall be reserved with Modern Law College.
f. Host team shall not be considered for the Prizes even if they participate.
g. The Competition starts at 10.00 a.m. The teams are to report latest by 9.00 a.m. on
11th and 12th January 2019.
h. Lots shall be drawn for the final round. Team shall (Speaker 1 and 2) present
the side allotted to them through draw of lots.
i. Each team shall be allotted only 30 minutes to argue in the semi- finals and
finals. Exceeding time limit will result in loss of marks. Utilization of time
amongst team members is discretion of team.
j. Schedule of the events-
Sr.No Date Events

th
1 11 January 2019 Preliminary rounds
2 12th January 2019 Semi- final,
Final and
Valedictory
12. MARKS:
Written Submission/ Memorial 20 Marks
Substance in Argument 30 Marks
Advocacy Skills 30 Marks
Questions from the Bench 10 Marks
Time Adherence 10 Marks
Total 100 Marks
13. The decision of the judges shall be final and no disputes shall be entertained in this
regard.
14. In case of a tie, memorial marks will be considered to determine the winner.
15. The Organizers reserve the right to take appropriate action for any unethical,
unprofessional and immoral conduct.
16. The Organizers decision as regards the interpretation of rules, situation which is not
contemplated in the rules or any other matter related to the competition will be final.
17. Prizes:
First Rs. 10000 /- Cash + Trophy + Certificate
Second Rs. 7000/- Cash +Trophy+ Certificate
Best Speaker Rs. 5000/- Cash + Trophy+ Certificate
Judge’s Special Certificate (2)
Appreciation
18. Dates to Remember :

1. 10th December 2018
2018- last date for registration.
2. 20th December 2018
2018- submission of online memorial (PDF
format) along with submission of Hard Copy of memorial.
3. 11th and 12th January 2019- Date of competition
17. For further information and notices please log on to www.modernlawcollege.org
18. For any queries kindly mail us at E

E-mail: [email protected]
Contact Persons:
Asst. Prof. Pawan Kalwala (Mob. No. 9503845858)
Asst. Prof. Shital Keskar (Mob. No. 9067741089
9067741089)
Phone (Office):020-25638987,
25638987, 8975588777
Postal Address: P.E. Society's Modern Law College,
University Circle, Pashan Road, Ganeshkhind, Pune-411016.

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Progressive Education Society’s

Modern Law College

13th Shankarrao Kanitkar

RAINBOW vs. Union of India

Argue on behalf and against the Petitioner.

Phone No.: 020

13th Shankarrao Kanitkar

11th and 12th January 2019

Name of the College:

Address of the College:

Telephone No: FAX No.

Email ID ( All participants are required to give only one email ID

Name of the Participants:

Second Speaker: Photograph of

Moot Court Faculty In-charge

Payment details- Kindly refer the Rules

College Seal: Head of the Institute Signature

Modern Law College

13th Shankarrao Kanitkar National Level Moot Court Competition 2018-19

1. Date: January 11th and 12th January 2019

2. Venue: Modern Law College, Ganeshkhind, Pune, 16.

3. Language: The written and oral submissions shall be in English only

4. Eligibility: Regular bonafide students of recognized Law Colleges/Institutes/University

5. Team Composition: The team should consist of Two mooters only.

Sr.No Date Events

18. Dates to Remember :

17. For further information and notices please log on to www.modernlawcollege.org

18. For any queries kindly mail us at E

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