6th SURANA & SURANA AND ARMY

INSTITUTE OF LAW
FAMILY LAW MOOT COURT COMPETITION
2024-25

Hybrid
Virtual : Feb 21st & Feb 22, 2025 ; On Campus : Mar 29th & Mar 30, 2025

RULES

Joint Organizer Host & Joint Organizer

Surana & Surana International Attorneys Army Institute of Law

Chennai Mohali

Venue (Hybrid)

Virtual (Online - Google Meet)

On Campus

Army Institute of Law

Sector 68. Mohali, Punjab, India 160062

Email: [email protected]

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RULES AND REGULATIONS

I. AIM & PURPOSE

The Surana & Surana and Army Institute of Law National Family Law Moot Court
Competition has been conceived with the aim to

i Create awareness on Family Law in a systematic / scientific manner and train

participants for effective practice
ii Facilitate the evolution of Family Law through the jurisprudential analysis of the
existing law and consequential emergence of new laws besides developing cutting edge
skills in research, writing and advocacy.

II. VENUE AND DATE

The 6th Surana & Surana and Army Institute of Law Family Law Moot Court
Competition shall be held from Feb 21st & 22nd (Friday & Saturday - Virtually) and Mar
29th & Mar 30, 2025 (Saturday & Sunday - On Campus).

The competition shall be in the English language.

IV. ELIGIBILITY

The competition is open for students who are pursuing LLB three year / five year course
during the current academic year.

V. TEAM COMPOSITION

a. Each team should consist of a minimum of 2 and maximum of 3 members. This number
cannot be modified under any circumstances.
b. There shall be 2 speakers and 1 researcher designated for each team. The researcher
shall be allowed to argue with prior permission of the court and National Administrator
in case of illness of the designated speakers.
c. Each team will be provided a team code prior to the submission of memorials via e-
mail. This team code is only for the memorials. Teams should not disclose the identity of
their institution in their memorials; such disclosure shall invite penalties including
disqualification. The decision for the same shall be at the discretion of the National
Administrator.

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VI. REGISTRATION

a. Online registrations are open from 18th January 2025. The teams must register online
by 14th Feb 2025. Teams will have to register online at www.moot.in.

b. No temporary registration requests will be entertained. Kindly refrain from sending

such requests to Surana & Surana or Army Institute of Law (AIL).

c. Participants will receive an automated system generated acknowledgement on

successful submission of registration. Participants will receive an approval as
acceptance of their request for participation by 15th Feb 2025 or earlier.

d. Registration Process

Option 1 - The Registration form cum Approval letter as provided in the rules duly
signed & sealed by your university / college / moot society.

Option 2 - Upload both (i) & (ii) together as a single PDF

i. The Registration form cum Approval letter (without seal & signature) as provided
in the rules duly filled along with
ii. Scanned copy of authorisation letter with sign and seal from your university / college
/ moot society

or
An email communication from the official id (to be filled as notification email id during
online registration process) of the institution, from your university / college / moot
society to complete the registration process.
Note :

1. Signatories on the registration form should be any of the following :- Faculty- in-
charge of MCA / MCS / MCC, Registrar, Dean, Principal, Director, Chancellor or
Vice-Chancellor
2. Registration without the scanned copy of the approval letter / an email
communication from the college/institution/university or duly attested registration
form will not be valid.

e. Soft copy of the registration and approval letter/ an email communication as a single

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PDF to be sent by email to : [email protected] marked as 6th SURANA &

SURANA AND ARMY INSTITUTE OF LAW FAMILY LAW MOOT COURT
COMPETITION REGISTRATION as subject of the mail latest by 14th February 2025.
The provisional team code shall be allotted to the registered teams by Host
University soon after receiving of registration particulars.

f. On receiving the provisional team code from Moot Court Society of AIL you
may proceed to pay the registration fees.
g. A registration fee of Rs. 1,500/- is to be paid online by 14th February 2025
at: https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm?corpID=593474
Receipt of the online payment to be sent by email to: [email protected]
Fee once paid will not be refunded.

VII. CLARIFICATIONS

Clarifications on the moot proposition may be sought before 14th February 2025 with an
email to [email protected] & copy to [email protected]

VIII. ORIENTATION
There will be an Orientation Program for all the participants on 21st February 2025. It will
be followed by a draw of lots and exchange of memorials for the Preliminary Rounds.
Competition team codes and side will be allotted during the orientation only.

IX. ROUNDS

There will be two Preliminary Rounds of arguments, an Octa final, a Quarter Final, a Semi-
Final and a Final round. The organisers reserve the right to amend the schedule / rounds as
per the number of participating teams.
Octa final will be conducted if the participation exceeds 24 teams
Quarter final will be conducted if the participation exceeds 16 teams

Preliminary Round

a. There will be two preliminary rounds of arguments per team, once for Applicant &
another for Respondent.
b. No team will face each other more than once in the preliminary rounds.

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c. Each team will face a different two-judge bench in their second round of arguments.
d. Preliminary Rounds I, II will be held Virtually on 22nd February 2025 (Saturday).
e. Top sixteen / eight teams from the Preliminary Rounds will advance to the Octa /
Quarter final rounds. Preliminary rounds will be decided on
a. Win points
b. Win points + Aggregate raw points
c. Win points + Aggregate raw points (in case of tie minus memorial marks)
NB: Aggregate raw points = oral scores + memorial score.
Memorial marks will be added to the scores of the preliminary round only.

f. The dress code shall be advocate’s attire during the rounds of the competition.

g. The oral arguments need not be confined to the issues presented in the memorials

Octa Final / Quarter Final / Semi Final Round / Final Round:

a. Draw of lots/ Power match will decide the side of the arguments in Quarterfinals,
Semifinals & Finals. The Octa Final / Quarter Final / Semi Final are knockout rounds.
b. The Octa Final will be held (Virtually) on 22nd February 2025
c. The Quarter Final & Semi Final will be held On Campus on 29th March 2025
d. The Finals will be held On Campus on 30th March 2025

X. Results (Announcement)

Results will be announced within 30 minutes after the full completion of the respective
Preliminary / Octa Final / Quarter Final / Semi Final rounds. The Final result and the
winners of the various categories will be announced only during the valediction / prize
distribution ceremony.

XI. Memorials

The following requirements for memorials must be strictly followed. Non-conformities

will be penalised:
a. Each team must prepare memorials for both parties to the dispute (Applicant and
Respondent).

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b. The soft copy of the Memorials for the Applicant / and the Respondent should be
mailed to [email protected] with copy to [email protected] on or before 16th
February 2025 latest by 05.00pm.
c. Late submission will be penalized by four point each per memorial per day.
d. Once the soft copy of the memorials has been submitted, no revisions, supplements,
or additions will be allowed.
e. The teams are requested to carry along 5 copies from each side of the Memorials with
them and submit the same during Registration on 28th March 2025. The participants
should mention their Competition code only on the hard copy of the memorials.
f. The memorials must contain:
• The table of contents
• The index of authorities
• The statement of jurisdiction
• The statement of facts (1 page only and argumentative statement of facts would
attract penalties)
• The statement of issues
• The summary of arguments (not more than 1 page)
• The arguments advanced (not more than 15 pages)
• The prayer
g. The font size should be 12 (one & half space) and for footnotes it should be 10 (single
space) & double space between two-foot notes. Footnoting must conform to the Oxford
University Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA), 4th Edition.
h. The memorial must have a margin measuring one inch on all sides of each page
i. The page numbering should be on the top right side of each page.
j. Covers must be placed on briefs as follows:
Petitioner : Light Blue Color; Respondent: Light Red Color.
k. The cover page of the memorial must state the following :
i) Team code (on the top right corner)
ii) The cause title
iii) Identify brief as Applicants & Respondents as is applicable
l. Identity of the institution shall not be revealed anywhere in the memorial. Violation of
this provision shall result in penalties including disqualification. The Chief
Administrator’s decision shall be final.

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m. The teams may share a separate paper book (compendium) of not more than 50 pages,
which will carry all the annexure & case laws that have been referred to in the
memorial. The paper book will have a white cover. The Competition code allotted
during the Orientation through draw of lots should be visible on top right corner. The
teams may submit through screen sharing with judges or submitted during virtual
registration before commencement of the Competition as advised by the organisers.
Any identifying marks/seal of the college/university shall attract severe penalties
including disqualification. For the On Campus rounds a hard copy will be required.

XII. ORAL ROUND

Preliminary Rounds, Octa Finals & Quarter Finals

a. Each team will get a total of 30 minutes to present their case.

b. This time will include rebuttal and sur-rebuttal time
c. The division of time is at the discretion of the team members, subject to a minimum of
10 minutes per speaker (excluding the rebuttal time) Division of time shall be
informed to the court officer before arguments begin.
d. The oral arguments need not be confined to the contents that are presented in the
submitted memorials, subject to the issues be covered within the case data.
e. Passing of notes to the speakers by the researcher during the rounds is allowed subject
to the discretion of the Judges.
f. The attendance of the researcher at the time of the oral pleading rounds is compulsory.

Semi Final & Final

a. Each team will get 45 minutes to present their case which will include rebuttal and
sur-rebuttal time
b. The division of time is at the discretion of the team, with a minimum of 20 minutes &
maximum of 25 minutes per speaker.
c. The oral arguments need not be confined to the contents that are presented in the
submitted memorials, subject to the issues be covered within the case data

XIII. Scouting
Teams will not be allowed to observe the orals of any other teams. Scouting is strictly
prohibited. Scouting by any of the team members shall result in disqualification.

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XIV. Scoring
A. Orals

The parameters for judging the oral presentation on a scale of 0 – 100 points are:
a. Knowledge of facts
b. Logic and reasoning
c. Organisation and clarity
d. Persuasiveness
e. Deference to the court
f. Proper and articulate analysis of the issues arising out of facts
g. Understanding of the legal principles directly applicable to the issues
h. Ability to explain clearly the legal principles in general keeping to the time allotted
i. Knowledge and use of legal sources and authorities and general principles of law
j. Ingenuity (ability to argue by analogy from related aspects of law)

B. Written Submissions (Memorials)

The memorials shall be marked on a scale of 1-100 points each.
a. Any revisions, supplements or additions to the memorials after submission shall
attract severe penalties subject to the discretion of the Chief Administrator.
c. Award of the points shall be based on the following parameters:
a. Neatness, legibility, no typographical errors or format errors
b. Logical progression of ideas
c. Effective use of headings to outline arguments
d. Understanding essential legal issues presented
e. Focus on essential (not collateral) issues
f. Clear, concise and unambiguous writing style
g. Forceful and persuasive presentation
h. Integration of facts into legal argument
i. Understanding of strengths and weaknesses of case
j. Discussion of viable alternative arguments
k. Understanding and analysis of authority
l. Proper use of citations and citation form
m. Effective use of authority to support arguments
n. Ability to distinguish adverse cases

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XV. AWARDS

i. Winning team: Rs. 30,000/-

ii. Runner up team: Rs. 24,000/-
iii. Best Memorial: Rs. 15,000/-
iv. Second Best Memorial Rs. 9,000/-
v. Best Student Advocate: Rs. 10,000/-

In addition to the above awards, plaques and certificates will be given to other
categories of winners. All participants will be awarded participation certificates.

XVI. ANONYMITY
a. Student counsel may introduce her/himself to the court in the usual manner and may
also state her/his names. However, the team’s college / institution affiliation may not be
mentioned at any time before the Valedictory.

b. Further, all team members, coaches, advisors, and observers shall refrain from
identifying a team’s school at any time and in any manner, including, but not limited to,
wearing any identifying items, such as school clothing, ties, patches, or pins or carrying
identifying material (such as a books with a college logo, or college seal).

XVII. POLICY FOR VIRTUAL ROUNDS

a) The Oral Rounds for the competition will take place virtually via
Google Meet platform.
b) It would be the responsibility of every team to ensure a stable internet connection. The
audio and video of every member of the team should be clear. Every team must ensure a
proper background. The Moot Court Committee will under no circumstances be obligated
to provide the participants with any such facility
c) All participants should mandatorily join with their laptops or desktops and in no
circumstance join with any other device.
d) The link or the ID and password for the room on Google Meet will be conveyed to the
participating teams before the oral rounds.
e) Each participating member of every team is advised to install the Google Meet platform on
their devices well in time.

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f) Each team is required to join the room at least fifteen minutes before the scheduled time
of commencement of the oral rounds.
g) The participants’ camera and microphone shall be firmly positioned throughout the oral
rounds so as to show speakers and to ensure their voices are clearly audible.
h) All participants must keep their cameras on at all times during the rounds.
i) At the time when one participant is speaking, others are expected to keep their
microphones on mute. In case a participant is found disturbing the other pleader anyway,
he/she or the entire team to which such participant belongs may be disqualified upon the
discretion of the bench.
j) Each participant is responsible for finding a suitable venue and background to participate.
The venue must be a quiet location and one which has adequate and reliable internet
connectivity and has a desk and chairs for the oralist. Locations in open spaces or hallways
or cybercafes or similar areas are NOT permitted.
k) Strict adherence to the dress code is required. The teams are required to be properly attired
for the rounds. The participants are required to wear black trousers/skirts and a white shirt,
black blazers, and a black necktie.
l) Participants are cautioned to ensure that all equipment has a power supply sufficient to last
for at least two hours without interruption.
m) In case of a loss in internet connection, each team will be given a reasonable time to
reconnect. If the problem still persists the decision made by the committee shall be final and
binding.
n) In the event where one or both of the speaker could not join due to connectivity issue, the
team may be disqualified from the competition and at no circumstances can other member
of the team be allowed to switch roles.
o) Where a team does not appear within 10 minutes of the scheduled time for the round, the
round shall proceed as ex-parte.
p) If a team wishes to refer to any compiled Research Material (Compendium) such material
shall be mailed to [email protected] for further which instructions would be
provided during Orientation.
q) Any compiled Research Material (Compendium) or other supplementary documents may
be, as per the discretion of the bench, presented by the team by using the “screen sharing”
option given they have fulfilled the preceding sub-clause.
r) Participants will not be allowed to use the feature of personal chat on Google Meet to

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communicate with their team members or members of the opposing team.

s) Teams shall not use phones, internet or any other devices during the rounds for anything,
except participating in the rounds.
t) Participants are expected to cooperate with the Committee and the judges, in case anyone
faces any issue.
u) The organizers shall take best available measures to resolve or mitigate any connectivity
issues that may arise. However, in cases where that is not possible, the organizer cannot
be held responsible for the unforeseen issues which includes (but are not limited to) –
Software failure and connectivity issues.
The decision of the Organizers in consultation with the judges shall be final and binding.

XVIII. LIVE STREAMING OF THE FINALS

The organisers will arrange for the live streaming of only the finals of the competition
thru the YouTube links be provided by Surana & Surana.

XIX. DECISION OF THE JUDGES WILL BE FINAL

XX. COPYRIGHT

a. The copyright over the memorials submitted for participation in the competition is
assigned by participants and shall also vest completely and fully in, Army Institute of
Law, Mohali and Surana & Surana International Attorneys, Chennai. The participants
shall certify in writing the originality of materials contained therein and shall be
responsible for any claim or dispute arising out of the further use and exhibition of
these materials.

b. Further use and exhibition of these materials, electronically or otherwise, shall be the
exclusive right of Surana & Surana International Attorneys, Chennai and Army
Institute of Law, Mohali, and they shall not be responsible for any liability to any
person for any loss caused by errors or omissions in this collection of information, or
for the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained in these
materials.

c. Distribution of these materials in print or on affiliated websites such as www.moot.in

and other platforms by Surana & Surana does not constitute consent to any use of this

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material for commercial redistribution either via the Internet or using some other
form of hypertext distribution. Links to the collection or individual pages in it are
welcome.

XXI. ACCOMMODATION & TRANSPORT

a. Accommodation will be arranged by Army Institute of Law during the period of

competition i.e., 28th March 2025 (12: 00 PM IST) till 30th March 2025 (05:00 PM
IST).
b. Each Team participant opting for accommodation shall be required to pay a fee of ₹
7,500.00 (Rupees Seven Thousand Five Hundred Only).
c. Link for the Payment of accommodation fee :
https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm?corpID=593474
The accommodation fee is non-refundable. The fee has to be paid by 05.00 PM, 1st
March 2025.
d. The name and mobile number of the student volunteers in charge of transport /
accommodation will also be made available after finalization. Teams should fill in their
travel plan in the sheet available on ANNEXURE B positively to reach the scanned
copy by 5.00 PM on 1st March 2025 via email to [email protected]
e. To facilitate convenient travel, shuttle services will be provided to transport participants
between their designated accommodation and the college campus. The specific schedule
and pick-up/drop-off locations for the shuttle services will be communicated to
registered participants closer to the competition date.
f. Extra members over and above the prescribed number will not be entertained and
accommodated under any circumstances.

Misbehavior of any sort by the participants will be dealt very seriously and will lead to
disqualification

XXII. ORGANISING TEAM

Prof. (Dr.) Tejinder Kaur, Principal, AIL, Mohali, will be the Chief
Administrator.

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Any clarifications for the competition can be sought from:

Regarding Case / Submission of Memorials / etc.

Faculty coordinators-

Dr. Bajirao Rajwade

[email protected]
Cell # +91 99888 13531

Dr. Inderpreet Kaur

[email protected]
Cell # +91 80540 11277

Regarding online registration:

A. D. Johnson Christy
Manager - Special Projects (Dispute Resolution & Academic Initiatives)
Surana & Surana International Attorneys
Email: [email protected]
Ph: 044 - 2812 0000

Student Co-ordinators

Ms. Kanishka Chopra

Cell # +91 70099 18350

Mr. Aman Singh

Cell # +91 95213 51266

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IMPORTANT DATES

Start of Online Registration & release of Case Record 18th January 2025

Last date for Online Registration 14th February 2025

Last date for receiving copies of Registration form /

14th February 2025
Approval of letter by AIL

Last date for Payment of Registration Fees 14th February 2025

Last date for seeking Clarification to the case 14th February 2025

Release of Clarifications 15th February 2025

Last Date for Submission of Memorials (both Applicant and

16th February 2025
Respondent), Soft Copy by email with temporary Team Code

Orientation, Draw of Lots, Exchange of Memorial 21st February 2025

Preliminary Rounds I & II / Octa Finals 22nd February 2025

Last date for submission of Travel Plans & Payment of
1st March 2025
Accommodation Fees
Submission of Memorials 5 (five) Hard copies (both
Applicant & Respondent), No markings, Competition Code 28th March 2025
to be mentioned

Quarter Finals & Semi Finals 29th March 2025

Finals and Valedictory 30th March 2025

Registration Fee Payment Link:

https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm?corpID=593474

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Date:

Registration form/ Approval letter

(Please fill in capital letters)

Undertaking

1. We hereby state that our participation complies with the rules and regulations of the
competition.

2. We certify that the materials submitted/to be submitted are prepared by us and agree to
indemnify the organizers, i.e. the Surana & Surana International Attorneys, Chennai and
the Army Institute of Law, Mohali for any claim or dispute arising out of the further use
and exhibition of these materials.

(All particulars must be given)

Name & Address of the participating Institution:

Name of the
Gender Course Year Signature
Participant

Primary Email id and Contact number

Seal & signature of the

Head of the Institution

Duly filled, sealed & signed soft copy of the Registration form should be sent by E-mail:
[email protected] by 14th February 2025. The subject of the email must be “6th
SURANA & SURANA AND ARMY INSTITUTE OF LAW FAMILY LAW MOOT -
REGISTRATION”

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TRAVEL PLAN (ANNEXURE B)

1. Name of Institution -

2. Team Code -

3. Arrival Details -

a. Mode of Arrival: Train / Air / Bus _____________________________

b. Train No./Bus No./Flight No. ________________________________

c. Estimated Time of Arrival ____________________________________

4. Departure Details -

a. Mode of Arrival: Train / Air / Bus _____________________________

b. Train No./Bus No./Flight No. ________________________________

c. Estimated Time of Departure__________________________________

5. Any other details:

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

NOTE: This travel form should be mailed at [email protected] by 05:00 PM IST on / before 1st
March 2025

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