The Society For Constitutional Law Discussion is organising the 2nd Edition of the flagship event i.e., the National PIL Drafting Competition.
About The Society For Constitutional Law Discussion
The Society For Constitutional Law Discussion (TSCLD) was established by the students of Chanakya National Law University, Patna, with a vision to provide a platform for public discourse and deliberation vis-à-vis Constitutional Law.
This Society vides its blog and Journal (JCS) has worked diligently to successfully get ranked 21st globally and 2nd in India in the field of Constitutional Law blogs by Feedspot.
The Constitution gives us the first and last hope for rights, liabilities, and justice. TSCLD provides a platform where you can write and express your opinion on different issues related to Constitutional Law fearlessly.
About the Event
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) represents legal actions initiated by public-spirited individuals to protect public interests. The primary goal of PIL is to ensure justice for everyone, with a particular focus on serving the disadvantaged and neglected sectors of society.
It encompasses a broad range of issues including environmental protection, child welfare, economic exploitation, cultural preservation, and ecological balance. The purposes of this competition aim to serve the following:
Highlighting Societal Issues: This competition encourages participants to explore and address neglected areas/ sectors in society, thereby contributing to the welfare of the downtrodden.
Skill Development: Participants will enhance their written and oral advocacy skills, essential for their growth and personality development.
Event Structure
The competition comprises two rounds:
Memorial Submission Round and,
Oral Pleading Round
Important Dates
Release of Notification: 05th August 2024
Last Date of Seeking Clarification (if any): 15th August 2024
Release of Clarification: 17th August 2024
Last Date of Registration & Fee Payment: 05th September 2024
Last Date of Memorial Submission: 12th September 2024
Result Declaration of Memorial Submission Round: 25th September 2024
Oral Round(s): 29th September 2024
Final Result: 15th October 2024
Themes for 2nd National PIL Drafting Competition, 2024
Environmental Protection and Climate Change: Drafting PILs focused on combating environmental degradation, implementing stricter regulations for industries, and advocating for sustainable development policies.
Right to Healthcare: Exploring the legal avenues to improve healthcare access and infrastructure, particularly in rural areas, and addressing the challenges faced during pandemics.
Gender Equality and LGBTQ+ Rights: Advocating for stronger protections and equal rights for women and LGBTQ+ communities, including issues of workplace discrimination, same-sex marriage, and transgender rights.
Educational Reforms: Addressing the need for equitable access to quality education, the right to education for marginalised communities, and the implementation of modern educational policies.
Freedom of Speech and Expression: Exploring the boundaries and limitations of free speech in India, including issues related to media freedom, censorship, and the right to dissent.
Judicial Reforms: Proposing changes to improve the efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of the Indian judicial system.
Water Rights and Conservation: Advocating for the sustainable management of water resources, equitable access to clean water, and measures to prevent water pollution.
Eligibility & Team Composition
Eligibility
Open to all law students from recognised law schools, faculties, and universities offering law-related degrees.
Team Composition
Teams can consist of one or two members. Cross-university teams are allowed.
Registration & Fee Details
Interested participants can register using the link provided at the end of this post.
Fee: INR 500 for a single participant, INR 800 for a team of two.
Payment: Via G-Pay, PayTm (7480830235), or bank transfer to:
Name: Ayush Kumar
Account Number: PUNB1655200100000033
Bank: Punjab National Bank
IFSC: PUNB0165520
Note: Registration fees are non-refundable.
Cash Prizes
Best Performing Team/Individual [Overall]: INR 2,000/-
2nd Best Performing Team/Individual [Overall]: INR 1,500/-
Best Memorial: INR 1,000/-
Internship Opportunity for Three Top Performing Individuals at Four Pillars Chambers, New Delhi
20% scholarship to all participants of the event for all Lawctopus Law School courses, including the subscription plan.
Certificate of Appreciation to all teams who will qualify for oral rounds.
Certificate of Merit to the Best Memorial Submission and the Best Speaker.
E-Certificate of Participation to all the participants.
Contact Us
For queries related to submission or registration, contact any of the members of the organising team at:
Email: pil.events@tscld.com
Event Convenor: Mr. Ayush Agrawal [+91 70679 98810]
Event Co-Convenor: Ms. Avani Vijay [+91 79909 71092]
Click here to register
Click here for the official notification.
Source: Lawctopus
