‘The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab (RGNUL)’ in collaboration with ‘The National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC)’ has initiated a moot competition on Human Rights and is seeking registrations for the same.
About NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India was established on October 12, 1993. The statute under which it is established is the Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993 as amended by the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2006.
It is in conformity with the Paris Principles, adopted at the first international workshop on national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights held in Paris in October 1991, and endorsed by the General Assembly of the United Nations by its Regulations 48/134 of 20 December, 1993.
The NHRC is an embodiment of India’s concern for the promotion and protection of human rights. Section 2(1)(d) of the PHRA defines Human Rights as the rights relating to life, liberty, equality, and dignity of the individual guaranteed by the Constitution or embodied in the International Covenants and enforceable by courts in India. It is in this background this Competition is being launched.
About RGNUL Patiala
The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala (RGNUL) is an autonomous National Law University (NLU) established under the second wave of reforms instituted by the Bar Council of India.
General Details
This edition of the competition will be held from February 24 to 26, 2023 at the RGNUL Campus in Patiala. The theme of the competition is ‘Right to mental health as a human right can build a better society‘
Eligibility
The representation will be through a team of not more than three (3) and no less than two (2) students. All participants must be full-time candidates presently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in law at any Bar Council of India-recognized university.
Location
RGNUL Campus in Patiala.
Registration
Provisional Registration and Final Registration may be done by filling out the below-mentioned form(s). Please note that the Final Registration form requires a Letter of Authorization signed by the Head of the Institution/Head of the Moot Court Committee/Society/Association mentioning the details of all three members.
Provisional registration received after January 7, 2023, may not be considered. Confirmation of Registration of the teams will be duly communicated.
- The brochure, Rules of the Competition, and Moot Proposition are available here.
- The Provisional Registration Form can be accessed here.
- The Final Registration Form can be accessed here.
Fee Details
The participating teams are required to pay INR 6,000/- as registration fees at the time of registration. The Link for the payment of Registration Fees can be accessed here.
Important Dates
- Notification of the Competition and Release of the Moot Proposition– Last Week of December 2022
- Last Date of Registration (Submission of Registration Form via Email): Provisional Registration: January 7, 2023. Final Registration: January 20, 2023
- Last Date for Seeking Clarifications: January 25, 2023
- Release of Clarification: January 28, 2023
- Last date of submission of Soft copy of Written Submissions: February 12, 2023
- Last date of mailing travel forms via Email: February 15, 2023
- The draw of Lots and Exchange of Written Submissions: February 24, 2023
- Researcher’s Test: February 24, 2023
- Preliminary Rounds: February 25, 2023
- Quarter and Semi-Final Rounds: February 25, 2023
- Final Rounds: February 26, 2023
- Valedictory and Prize Distribution: February 26, 2023
Awards & Prizes
- Winners: Rs 40,000/-
- Runners Up: Rs. 30,000/-
- Best Orator Male: Rs. 10,000/-
- Best Orator Female: Rs. 10,000/-
- Team with Best Memorial Applicant: Rs, 15,000/-
- Team with Best Memorial Respondents: Rs, 15,000/-
- Best Researcher: Rs. 10,000/-
For any further queries please contact us at mootcommittee@rgnul.ac.in or contact the Student Convenor of MCC, RGNUL – Mr. Divyank Tikkha at (+91 6370536607/ divyanktikkha@rgnul.ac.in).
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Source: Lawctopus
