JUDGEMENT WRITING COMPETITION RULES

1. GENERAL RULES
1.1. The language of the Competition shall be English.
1.2. No facts beyond the Moot Proposition can be used.

2. ELIGIBILITY
2.1. Participation is strictly restricted to bona fide law students enrolled in the
three-year or five-year integrated LL.B. course of the School of Excellence in Law,
The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University.
2.2. Students can participate either individually or as a team of two.
2.3. In case of a two-member team, the participants can be intra-year and intra-
department. Members of the team may be from different years and also from
different departments.

3. REGISTRATION
3.1. Participant(s) are required to complete the registration on or before 21st March,
2024.
3.2. The registration shall be done by filling up the form available by clicking on the
link mentioned herein: https://forms.gle/AGGU5a62JiicT5yg9 Click here
3.3. Scanned copies of Identity cards must be attached in the registration form.
3.4. Each participant shall pay a sum of Rs. 100/- for their participation.
Participant(s) are requested to attach a copy of payment receipt in the registration
form. (For instance, a team consisting of two Participant(s) shall pay a total sum of
Rs. 200/-)

BANK NAME State Bank of India

Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University Moot

ACCOUNT NAME
Court Association

ACCOUNT NUMBER 67104604033

IFSC NUMBER SBIN0070688
BRANCH NAME PNSB Branch Raja Annamalaipuram
BRANCH CODE 70688

Once the registration is complete, an acknowledgement mail will be

sent to the Participant(s) within 48 hours.

3.5. Participant(s) that have completed Registration in accordance with the

above procedure shall be assigned a unique Team Code. All further
correspondence with the Organizing Committee shall be done only by
specifying the respective Team Code.

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4. JUDGEMENT FORMAT

The write-up should of minimum 1500 to maximum 2500 words excluding

footnotes.

4.1. Cover Page

This page should consist of the following essentials:
•Unique Team Code (top right corner)
•Name of the Competition
•Name of the Court
•Case Number (e.g., WP. No. of 2024)
•Name of the Parties: (e.g., ABC v. Union of India)
•Advocates appearing on behalf of the Parties
*Note that any alphabet (e.g.: XYX), for this point, could suffice.
•Date of Delivery of Judgement
Such fillers should not reveal the identity of the participants. Such a
revelation would lead to immediate disqualification

4.2. Body
• Precise Facts of the Case
• Jurisdiction
• Issues to be determined
• Arguments of the Two Parties
• Relevant Legislations
• Analysis of the Arguments, Evidence, and Conclusion based on the
relevant facts

4.3. Conclusion
• The Decision of the Court based on the Analysis of the Law and
Circumstances.
• Reasons for the Decision
• Statement of the Court on awarding of the Sentence.
• The date on which the Judgement was written and read in Open Court.

4.4. Formatting
i. The page must have 1-inch margins from all sides.
ii. The text font and size for the written submissions must be Times New
Roman, size 12 with 1.5 line spacing with justified alignment for the text.
iii. The footnote style to be followed is the 20th Edition Bluebook Citation.
iv. The text font of the footnotes must be Times New Roman, size 10 with 1.0
line spacing, a margin of 1-inch to be used and the text must be justified.
v. There must be no other additional space between the two footnotes.
vi. Character spacing should not be condensed in any manner.

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 5. MARKING CRITERIA

Every draft will be marked with a maximum of one hundred (100) marks by
each judge based on the criteria mentioned in the Rules.

5.1. The marks distribution for the judgment shall be as follows:

Adherence to Rules & Enumeration of Facts and

1 20
Identification of Issues

2 Statement of Contentions of both parties 15

Citing of Relevant Laws viz. case-law, statutes, and

3 20
opinions of jurists

Format, Presentation, Style, Clarity, Appearance,

4 20
and Overall Impression

Critical analysis, Analytical Reasoning, and

5 25
Conclusion

Total 100

5.2. The penalties shall be enforced as hereunder:

•Late Submission of Soft Copy- 2 points per day per memorial
•Any violation under Rule 4- 1 point for each violation under the rule
•Violation of Anonymity-Disqualification

6. SUBMISSION:
Participant(s) shall submit the Soft Copies in PDF and Word format [i.e. two
attachments in total] in the following google form on or before 28.03.2024 by 23:00
hours to https://forms.gle/vfQytAJToyo8dXqF7 Click here for link
The title of the file must be in the
following format JW_(TEAMCODE). Late submission of the memorials shall attract
penalties in accordance with the rules.
Any reference to the personal/ academic information of the participant(s) shall
result in immediate disqualification.
The participant(s) who register for the event shall be provided with a Unique Team
code which shall be used for all further communication and submission of the
write-up.
The write-ups shall have no plagiarism and should be the original work of the
participants.


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7. DISQUALIFICATION:
The organising committee reserves the right to disqualify the
participant(s) on the grounds of:
a. Availing assistance of person, who is not a member of the team.
b. If the organising committee have any reason to believe that a
team has resorted to any unfair means during the oral rounds.
c. For any other just reason the organising committee deems fit.

8. AWARDS:
Participation certificate will be given to all participants. Following
awards will be distributed during the valedictory ceremony:
WINNER
RUNNER
2ND RUNNER UP

9. INTERPRETATION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS:

a. All interpretations, as well as waivers, consents, or other
decisions in the administration of the competition are at the
complete discretion of the organising committee.
b. Any decision made by the organising committee shall be final
and binding on all participant(s).

10. CLARIFICATIONS:
Clarifications to the Proposition shall be sought by sending an e-
mail to [email protected] on or before 21st March, 2024.
A set of Final Clarifications will tentatively be released on 23rd
March, 2024.

11. CORRESPONDENCE/CONTACT DETAILS:

a.Participants can mail their queries to:
[email protected]

b. Participants may keep themselves updated by following;

WEBSITE: https://mcasoel.wordpress.com/ Click here
INSTAGRAM: @mootcourtassociation.soel
LINKEDIN:https://www.linkedin.com/company/moot-court-
association-soel/mycompany/ Click here

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 12.POINT OF CONTACT

CONTACT
CONTACT PERSON
NUMBER
Ms. H. N. Shree Harini (IV B.B.A., LL.B (Hons.))
Vice-President, Moot Court Association, School of
Excellence in Law, The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar +91 7358236570
Law University, Chennai

Ms. D Donna Gadiel (III B.COM., LL.B(Hons.))

Joint Secretary, Moot Court Association, School of
Excellence in Law, The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar +91 6379014898
Law University, Chennai

13.IMPORTANT DATES

EVENTS DATES

Opening of registration 26th February, 2024

Last date of registration 21st March, 2024

Submission deadline 28th March, 2024

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 JUDGEMENT WRITING COMPETITION- PROPOSITION

1. Seventy years after gaining independence, the Republic of Maria has

shown a remarkable desire to embrace further industrial development and
an unwavering goal of trillion-dollar economic growth. It has profited from
a number of scientific developments that it has incorporated over time
and factor. Globalisation has always been a major factor in the emergence
of newer technologies and industrial developments, but it has also been
important for Maria to demonstrate its power in a modern setting.

2. Advancements in Industrial development have demonstrated the ability

to transform the Republic of Maria. Located among the sprawling
manufacturing facilities and distribution centres of “Metropolis”, a
bustling industrial city, the “MegaChem” Corporation is a towering symbol
of industrial expertise. MegaChem has long been an essential component
of the city's economy, supporting thousands of jobs and making a sizable
contribution to the industrial output of the surrounding area. But on
12.12.2023 fateful day, plumes of toxic gas escaped across the city
landscape from the focal point of the MegaChem plant, announcing a
disastrous event that would persist throughout the surrounding area and
beyond.

3. The incident sent shockwaves through Metropolis, causing confusion,

chaos, and creeps. It was later determined that the incident was caused by
a massive leak of Muelo gas. One of the storage tanks had leaked Muelo, a
highly toxic and corrosive material used in many industrial processes, as a
result of a catastrophic breakdown in the plant's safety systems. Residents
panicked as they rushed to shield themselves and their loved ones from
the invisible threat as the gas escaped into the atmosphere and a strong
smell filled the air.

4. The Muelo gas leak had immediate and catastrophic consequences. In a

matter of minutes, reports from all over the city started coming in about
people having nausea, burning feelings in their throats and eyes, and
trouble breathing. Calls for assistance to emergency services increased
dramatically as hospitals and clinics prepared for a surge of patients with
chemical burns and respiratory distress.

5. The streets of the city, which had previously been alive with activity,
became eerily quiet as people fled inside out of fear for unknown threats
that might be present. As the immediate crisis developed, focus shifted to
the gas leak's effects on the environment. Even as an epicentre of
business and industry, Metropolis was not immune to the attraction of the
natural world. Once filled with life, the city's river lay silent and still, its
waters polluted by the poisonous remains of the Muelo gas. Birds that had
danced in the sky now lay grounded, their wings coated in a deadly film,
and fish floated lifelessly to the surface, their scales shimmering with an
oily sheen.

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6. In the wake of the catastrophe, speculation about how such a disastrous
event could have happened in the first place started to grow, were negligent
handling practices concerning hazardous substances was exhibited by the
corporation where regulatory authorities demonstrate shortcomings in fulfilling
their duty to ensure public safety and welfare? Ultimately, who will bear
responsibility of the devastation inflicted upon Metropolis and its inhabitants?
Amidst the fervent public outcry subsequent to the gas leakage incident in
Metropolis, MegaChem Corporation, the focal entity amidst the crisis, has
initiated a sequence of endeavours aimed at rectifying the situation and
ameliorating the resultant harm.

7. The Corporation with the concerned authorities were cooperating to ascertain

the root cause of the gas leak, alongside immediate clean-up measures were
underway, with specialized teams deployed for containment and neutralization
of hazardous substances. Additionally, significant resources for compensating
victims, providing financial aid for medical treatment, relocation, and livelihood
restoration were allocated by MegaChem. Preliminary investigations into the
leak have revealed that MegaChem Corporation was strictly adhering to industry
regulations, norms, and guidelines, implementing robust precautionary
measures in line with relevant laws and acts.

8. Residents of Metropolis demanded answers, justice, and most importantly,

ensures that a tragedy like this would never be allowed to occur again as
investigations progressed and the full extent of the damage became clear. In the
wake of the devastating Muelo gas leak in Metropolis, a Public Interest Litigation
(PIL) has been swiftly filed in the Supreme Court of India by “Teach Peace”, an
NGO on behalf of the affected residents and environmental advocacy groups.

9. The PIL alleges grave violations of fundamental rights envisaged under the
Constitution of India. The assertion posits that the purported lack of due
diligence by MegaChem Corporation in managing perilous materials has
resulted in extensive societal detriment and anguish, thereby justifying prompt
judicial interposition. Additionally, the PIL endeavours to procure sufficient
recompense for the gas leak victims, underscoring the imperative requirement
for expeditious redressal and reintegration strategies to mitigate their
multifaceted physical, psychological, and socioeconomic encumbrances. As the
highest court of the land, the Supreme Court is now tasked with adjudicating
this pivotal case, balancing the interests of industrial development with the
imperatives of environmental protection and social justice.

The case is now before the Supreme Court of Republic of Maria for final hearing.

The Laws of Republic of Maria are in parametria with the Laws of India.
The respective Counsels are required to prepare minimum of three
issues.

This Proposition is drafted by Mr. S Kathiravan, Assistant Professor.

The teams are asked not to contact the drafter of proposition by any
means failing which the teams are liable to be disqualified.