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 KARNATAKA STATE LAW UNIVERSITY

Navanagar, Hubballi, Karnataka

The Karnataka State Law University was established in 2009 with the avowed
object of providing quality legal education in the state of Karnataka. It is only one of
its kind and unparalleled in India. It is making all efforts for the growth of legal
education in Karnataka by including appropriate components to professionally orient
the students. The University has catered to the needs and requirements of legal
education bringing uniformity in methods of imparting education and conducting
examinations across the State, providing appropriate optional courses for horizontal
mobility. It is the single largest affiliating Law University in the country affiliating
106 law colleges spread over the entire State of Karnataka and operating its own Law
School at the main campus in Hubballi.

Our vision is “To transform Karnataka State into a legally conscious society,
by providing quality legal education that is professionally competent and socially
relevant so as to realize the constitutional primordial goal of social, economic and
political justice and secure human rights to every common man. Strive to promote the
culture of law and justice in the institutions of state, non-state organisations and every
individual by providing informal legal education, training and legal service. Above all,
inculcate in every one a spirit of high moral and human values.” In this endeavor, the
University is making all efforts through academic and extension activities to realise
the vision. The activities of the University are reinforced by its mission to inter alia
strive for excellence in professional legal education and research and establish
responsible institutions and produce altruistic individuals.

To provide a suitable environment wherein the law students can hone and
chisel their professional skills, the KSLU has initiated an International Law Moot
Court Competition. This year, the University is hosting the Seventh International Law
Moot Court Competition on 24th and 25th July, 2021. The emphasis on international
law is in keeping with the process of globalization wherein the world is perceived as a
global village. Providing an appropriate platform for young law students across the
country to come in contact, interact and understand each other is another incidental
objective involved.

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 The University is located in the most sublime plains on the edges of Western
Ghats almost at equidistance between the twin cities of Hubballi and Dharwad in
Northern Karnataka. The place known for literary and cultural activities is also a
renowned centre of learning.

For any information or clarification mail to us at [email protected] or

call any of the following faculty members:

1. Dr. Sunil N. Bagade, Assistant Professor, Cell No. 8105157284

2. Dr. Rajendrakumar Hittanagi, Assistant Professor, Cell No. 9686150110

3. Mr. I. B. Biradar, Assistant Professor, Cell No. 9742624398

4. Mr. Girishgouda Patil, Assistant Professor, Cell No. 9886298472

Important Dates

Sl. No. Particulars Dates

1. Announcement of Moot proposition and rules. 17.06.2021

2. Last date for registration through Google form. 30.6.2021

3. Confirmation of registration and allotment of team 5.07.2021

codes.

4. Last date for submission of soft copies of written 19.07.2021

memorials.

5. Inaugural programme, Preliminary rounds and 24.07.2021

Quarter final rounds.

6. Semi-final rounds, final rounds, valedictory and 25.07.2021

announcement of prizes.

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 Rules Governing the Moot Court Competition

1. Eligibility:

Undergraduate students pursuing three or five year courses of LL.B. degree in the
academic year 2020-21 from any Law Colleges/Law Universities recognised by the
Bar Council of India are eligible to participate in the competition.

2. Entries:

The entries are restricted to 20 teams on first come first served basis provided
the team should have submitted the filled in registration form.

3. Date and Mode of conducting of the moot court:

The competition shall be held virtually on 24th July, 2021 and 25th July, 2021.
The event will be conducted in online mode through Zoom platform (Meeting Link
will be shared with the participants one day before the commencement of the
competition). The Organizers shall not be responsible for any Network issues during
the Competition. If the participating team get disconnected during the moot
sessions due to network issues or otherwise, then 10 minutes time will be given
for re-log in. Even after the same, if team does not reconnect then other team will
be judged based on its performance.

4. Registration:

Teams are required to complete their Registration on or before 30th June, 2021.
The Registration shall be done by filling the Google form
https://forms.gle/1C1g1RhZbk5Kegm16

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5. The Team composition:

Each College may send a team consisting of three members (i.e. two speakers and
a researcher). This number cannot be modified under any circumstances. Teams shall
identify the speakers and researchers at the time of registration through Google form.
No swapping of designation of members shall be allowed except with prior intimation
to the organisers. Not more than one team shall be allowed to register and participate
in the competition from a College/Institution/University.

6. Confirmation of participation:

A confirmation mail shall be sent from the organisers on receipt of the registration
form.

7. Allotment of Team Code:

Each team will have a team code allotted by the organiser and the same will be
sent through the mail to the participants. Participants are strictly required to maintain
confidentiality of the team codes. Disclosure of identity of the parent
college/institution/university shall be made only in the registration form and in case of
any breach at any other point of time during the competition, shall be liable for
penalty which includes disqualification.

8. Language: The entire proceedings of the competition, written as well as oral shall
be in English.

9. The Moot Problem, being the property of Karnataka State Law University, shall
not be used by any Organisation, College or Institution without the express written
permission from Karnataka State Law University.

10. The teams should take the facts of the case provided by the organisers as final
and no clarifications shall be sought.

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11. Guidelines relating to written memorials:
a) Each team must prepare written memorials for both sides to the dispute (i.e.,
Applicant / Petitioner and Appellant/Respondent).
b) Once the written memorials are submitted no revisions, supplements, or
additions will be allowed. The Memorials submitted will not be returned.
c) Teams shall send the soft copy of the written memorials in M. S. Word or PDF
format to the email [email protected] on or before 19th July, 2021.
The team code should be mentioned on the cover page of the written
memorials (on both memorials) compulsorily.
d) Cover page shall also include cause title (identity of the college/ participant
should not be disclosed), the side of the memorial (i.e., Applicant/Petitioner
and Appellant/Respondent), name and place of the forum, the relevant
legal provision under which it is filed and the year of the competition.
e) The Memorials should be neatly typed and font should be Times New Roman.
The font size should be 12 and the line spacing should be 1.5. It should be in
Justified alignment.
f) The arguments should not exceed 15 pages (A-4 size). However, these 15
pages will not include the Cover page, Page of Content, Table of Authorities,
Table of Cases, List of Abbreviations, Statement of Facts, Issues/Questions
presented, Summary of the Arguments and Appendices.
g) As regarding footnotes concerned, they should be in Times New Roman with
10 font and single line spacing. It should be in Justified alignment.
h) The background of the cover page should be blue for Applicant/Petitioner and
red for the Appellant/Respondent.
12. Structure of Oral rounds:
There shall be four stages in the competition. They are namely, Preliminary
Round; Quarter Finals; Semi-Finals and Finals.

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 (a) Preliminary Round: Every participating Team shall take part in the
Preliminary Round as per the fixtures drawn and announced. Fixtures for this
round will be prepared based on draw of lots.
(b) Quarter Finals: Fifty percent of the teams appearing on behalf of the
Applicant and fifty percent of the teams appearing on behalf of the Respondent
shall, on the basis of the marks secured in the Preliminary Round, enter the
Quarter Finals.
(c) Semi-Finals: Four out of the Teams participating in the Quarter Finals shall, on
the basis of the marks secured therein, move on to the Semi-Finals.
(d) Finals: Two out of the Teams in the Semi- Finals shall, on the basis of the
marks secured therein, enter the Finals.

13. Each team shall be given 30 Minutes to advance its arguments or make
submissions. Hence, each counsel shall have fifteen minutes only at his/her
disposal including the time reserved for rebuttals. Any extension of the time
beyond the specified period is subject to the discretion of the Bench.

14. Each team will be assessed for 100 marks in oral rounds. Memorials will be
assessed for 50 marks separately. Memorial marks will not be added to oral
rounds to decide the qualifying team for the next round and finally, even to
decide the winners and runners up.

15. Dress Code:

The participants should be in Black trousers, White shirt, Black tie, Black blazer.

16. Code of Conduct:

All the participants must behave in a dignified manner and not cause any
inconvenience to the organizers. Participants will be immediately disqualified from
the competition if found misbehaving, or causing nuisance, or making abusive
statements, showing disrespect towards judges, co-participants or members of the host
institution. Decision of the organisers in this regard will be final.

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17. Miscellaneous:

a) The Organising Committee reserves the right to amend, modify, change, or

repeal any of the Rules of the Competition. The Committee shall communicate
any changes made in the Rules of the Competition to the teams.

b) The Committee reserves the right to take decisions on any matter not
mentioned in the Rules of the Competition. Any such decision taken by the
Committee shall be final and binding.

c) The Committee reserves the right to interpret any of the Rules of the
Competition. Such interpretation shall be final and binding.

18. Prizes and Cash Awards:

Prizes will be awarded to: 1. Winners, 2. Runners-up, 3. Best Lady Advocate,

4. Best Gentleman Advocate and 5. Best Memorials.

Cash Awards and E-Certificates:

Sl.No. Particulars Cash Award

1. Winners Rs. 25,000/-

2. Runners-up Rs. 10,000/-

3. Best Lady Advocate Rs. 5000/-

4. Best Gentleman Advocate Rs. 5000/-

5. Best Memorials Rs. 5000/-

E-Certificates will be issued to all the Participants

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 INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE*

CASE CONCERNING THE ACCIDENT ON RIVER EGRAL

UNION OF REMRAF

(APPLICANT)
AND
REPUBLIC OF FAEL, KINGDOM OF RETAW AND TISTADELPHIA
(RESPONDENTS)

ORDER OF 2 MARCH 2021

2021

INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE

YEAR 2021

2 MARCH 2021

CASE CONCERNING THE ACCIDENT ON RIVER EGRAL

UNION OF REMRAF

(APPLICANT)

AND

REPUBLIC OF FAEL, KINGDOM OF RETAW AND TISTADELPHIA

(RESPONDENTS)

Order dated 2nd March, 2021 in General List No. 167.

The International Court of Justice, having regard to Article 48 of the Statute of

the Court and to Articles 31, 44, 45(1), 48, 49, and 80 of the Rules of Court;

* Drafted by Mr.Rohit Kamath, Advocate, Rex Law Chambers, Bengaluru; Consultant, CEERA,
under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) M.K.Ramesh, Professor of Law and Chair Professor (Urban Poor
and the Law), National Law School of India University, Bengaluru.

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 Having regard to the Compromis filed in the Registry of the Court on 25
February 2021, whereby the UNION OF REMRAF (“Remraf” or “Applicant”)
instituted proceedings against the REPUBLIC OF FAEL (“Fael” or “Respondent
1”), KINGDOM OF RETAW (“Retaw” or “Respondent 2”) and TISTADELPHIA
(also referred as “Respondent 3”) with regard to a dispute concerning alleged
violations of international law by Respondent;

Whereas the Application was communicated to Respondents on the day it was

filed;

Whereas, on 25 February 2021, Respondents informed the Registrar and the

Agent of Applicant of its intention to file a counter claim under Article 80 of the Rules
of Court;

Whereas the parties have appointed their respective Agents;

Whereas, at a meeting with the President of the Court on 25 February 2021, the
Agents of the Parties agreed to have all claims and counter claims heard together in a
single set of proceedings, and that all issues of jurisdiction and admissibility would be
determined alongside the merits;

Whereas, after negotiations, the Agents of the Parties jointly communicated the
annexed Compromis and Statement of Agreed Facts on 25 February 2021;

Whereas, without prejudice to any matter reserved in the Compromis, the

Agents of the Parties have agreed that they shall each submit one written Memorial
and make oral pleadings solely on the claims presented in the Statement of Agreed
Facts on the Following Points for consideration:

I. Liability of Fael for the accident on River Egral

II. Liability of Retaw for actions of Retaw Inland Waterways Fael Inc.

III. Liability of Tistadelphia for accidents caused in the carriage of

dangerous substances

Taking into account the agreement of the Parties,

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 Adopts the Official Rules of the VII International Law Moot Court
Competition, 2021 organised by KSLU, Hubbali.

Done in English and in French, the English text being authoritative, at the
Peace Palace, The Hague, this second day of March in the year two thousand and
twenty one, in five copies, one of which will be placed in the archives of the Court
and the others transmitted to the parties.

(Signed) President

(Signed) Registrar

JOINT NOTIFICATION

THE REGISTRAR OF THE COURT

INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE

PEACE PALACE

CARNEGIEPLEIN 2

2517 KJ THE HAGUE

THE NETHERLANDS

The Hague, 25 February, 2021

On behalf of the Union of Remraf, the Republic of Fael, Kingdom of Retaw

and Tistadelphia, and in accordance with Article 40 paragraph 1, of the Statute of the
International Court of Justice, we have the honor to transmit to you an original copy of
the Special Agreement for submission to the International Court of Justice on the
Differences between the Applicant and the Respondents concerning the Accident on

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River Egral, signed in The Hague, The Netherlands, on the twenty fifth day of
February in the year two thousand and twenty.

SD SD

Ambassador of Union of Remraf to the Ambassador of Republic of Fael to the

Kingdom of Netherlands Kingdom of Netherlands

SD SD

Ambassador of Tistadelphia to the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Retaw to

Kingdom of Netherlands the Kingdom of Netherlands

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 SPECIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN UNION OF REMRAF, REPUBLIC OF
FAEL, KINGDOM OF RETAW AND TISTADELPHIA CONCERNING THE
ACCIDENT ON RIVER EGRAL

The Union of Remraf (Hereinafter, “the Applicant”); along with Republic Of Fael,
Kingdom of Retaw and Tistadelphia (Hereinafter “the respondents”, Herein after,
collectively, “the parties”) recall and reckon that:

WHEREAS the parties are members of the United Nations and that the Charter of the
United Nations calls on members to settle international disputes by peaceful
means;

AND WHEREAS differences have arisen between the parties concerning the Accident
on River Egral;

AND WHEREAS the parties have been unable to settle these differences by
direct negotiations and diplomatic discussions;

AND WHEREAS the parties desire to define the issues to be submitted to the
International Court of Justice (the Court) for resolution;

In furtherance thereof the Parties hereby execute this Special Agreement to provide
for matters, in the manner elucidated herein below:

Article 1

The Parties submit the questions contained in this Special Agreement (the Case) to the
Court pursuant to Article 40(1) of the Statute of the International Court of Justice.

Article 2

Notwithstanding any prejudice to any question on the burden of proof, it is hereby

agreed thereto that Union of Remraf shall appear as the Applicant; and the Republic of
Fael, Kingdom Of Retaw and Tistadelphia shall appear as the Respondents.

Provided further that, the listing of parties, shall not cause any prejudice to raise of
any claim, counter-claim or defense.

Article 3

The parties bring before the Court the matters concerning the Accidents on River
Egral, without prejudice to the Statement of Agreed Facts annexed herewith, and
thereby:

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 (a) The Court is requested to decide the Case on the basis of the rules and
principles of international law, including any applicable treaties.

(b) The Court is also requested to determine the legal consequences, including
the rights and obligations of the Parties, arising from its Judgment on the
questions presented in the Case.

Article 4

The Parties to this Agreement seek to address the matter on Issue of Jurisdiction of the
Hon’ble Court to address disputes on International Law, that arise where there has
been no wrongful actions, and the parties agree that:

(a) The Parties shall accept any orders or judgment of the Court as final and
binding upon them and shall execute it in its entirety and in good faith.

(b) Immediately after the receipt of any order or judgment, the Parties shall
enter into negotiations on the modalities for its execution.

In witness whereof, the undersigned, being duly authorized affix thereto their
respective seals of office to this Special Agreement, as on this twenty fifth day of
February in the year two thousand and twenty one:

SD SD

Ambassador of Union of Remraf to the Ambassador of Republic of Fael to the

Kingdom of Netherlands Kingdom of Netherlands

SD SD

Ambassador of Tistadelphia to the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Retaw to

Kingdom of Netherlands the Kingdom of Netherlands

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 CASE CONCERNING THE ACCIDENT ON RIVER EGRAL

STATEMENT OF AGREED FACTS

MAP NOT FOR

SCALE

1. Republic of Fael is an Island Nation comprised of about 768 Islands, with a

population of about 6 Crores spread across an area of 400,386 sq. Km. and is
one of the Investment Hubs, regarded as a popular tax haven and one of the
largest exporters of Oil. Ria is the capital city of Fael, situated at the banks of
River Egral, one of the largest rivers in the world, whose distributaries run all
across the country, and thereafter flows to downstream countries such as
Republic of Remraf, City-State Tistadelphia, including Kingdom of Retaw. Ria
is earmarked for various industries engaged in manufacturing of weapons,
armory, Power generation, etc., and its proximity to the River Egral and being
situated in the valley of the foothills of Niatnuom, the source of River Egral,
makes it a lucrative hub for Trade.

2. Kingdom of Retaw, like Republic of Fael, is a member of OPEC and is one of

the large exporters of Crude Oil in the world. With a population of about 6
Crores spread across an area of 357,386 sq. Km. Retaw is ruled by His
Highness Mustafa Nag-Beku; and his de-facto successor Prince Mustafa Al-
Beku. Prince Mustafa Al-Beku has been entrusted with the Ministry of Finance
and Public Affairs, and all investments, expenditures and revenues of the

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 Kingdom of Retaw are managed in his discretion and control. Prince Mustafa
Al-Beku, is a business graduate from the University of Oxford, and under his
able guidance, the Kingdom of Retaw has grown to be one of the leading
economies of the world having a GDP of USD 2.6 trillion. The Kingdom of
Retaw and Republic of Fael have been one of the strongest allies. Kingdom of
Retaw, under the vision of Prince Mustafa Al-Beku incorporated Retaw Inland
Waterways Fael Inc. in accordance with the Fael Incorporation Laws, with the
head office of the company at Ria. With an interest free loan from the
Commercial Bank of Fael, Retaw Inland Waterways Fael Inc. was able to meet
a lot of its working capital requirements. Retaw Inland Waterways Fael Inc.
owned a fleet of four Vessels that were seaworthy and pristine.

3. On 24 January, 2021, three vessels owned by the Retaw Inland Waterways Fael
Inc. were hired by Tistadelphia, for carriage of weapons of war, civil
explosives and Oil from Ria to Tistadelphia. As it was the season of monsoon,
due precautions were taken to ensure the sea worthiness of the Ships, and the
authorities at Fael allowed for the commencement of the journey. The Ships
started their journey on 25 January, 2021 and were due to enter into the borders
of Union of Remraf, and on account of bad weather, the radar and
communication channels of the vessels were exposed to Rain Fade.

4. Meanwhile in the early hours of 26 January, 2021 a Red Alert was issued by
the Union of Remraf of the possibility of a Hurricane, and heavy thunder
storms in the River Egral. Unaware, the three vessels continued their voyage,
but the perils of the sea were at large. With about 38 Nautical Miles to enter
into Remraf, Two Vessels collided with one another leading to a spillage of oil
into the River Egral. One event leading to the other, with a strike of lightening,
all three vessels ignited and exploded, leaving a long trail of fire, carrying all
the debris, high in ammonium nitrate, downstream to Union of Remraf, which
was purely an agrarian economy engaged in agriculture and dairy farming.

5. River Egral being the chief source of drinking water for all four countries, the
accident cost all of them dearly. Over 15,000 people from Fael and Remraf

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 consumed the water and died on account of severe methemoglobinemia. Retaw
Inland Waterways Fael Inc. filed for bankruptcy, as it was unable to meet the
cost of cleaning the debris.

6. Diplomatic Ties between the countries were strained, with each country
blaming one another for the course of events. The loss to Union of Remraf was
estimated to be approximately USD 1.6 Billion, which it sought to discuss with
Republic of Fael, which vehemently refused to take responsibility for the loss
caused by the ships to Remraf, on the ground that the ships belonged to
Kingdom of Retaw. On approaching the Kingdom of Retaw, it refused to take
up liability for the actions on ground that the authorities at Fael, gave them the
requisite approvals for the voyage; and further stated that the actions of a
corporate entity cannot be extended to a sovereign. On stance liability,
Tistadelphia claimed that although the goods carried by the vessels, were meant
for its sole use and benefit, due care was taken to appoint an Independent
Entity for ensuring safety of transit, and it thereby had no control over the
exigency.

7. Union of Remraf, aggrieved by the loss caused thereto negotiates with the
others to approach the International Court of Justice for relief, and in pursuance
thereof has executed the Special Agreement dated 25 February, 2021.

DIRECTOR
Karnataka State Law University’s Law School
Navanagar, Hubballi
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: 0836-22223392, Phone : 0836-2222392
Website: www.kslu.karnataka.gov.in

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