Details of the Organization

Oriental University is the first self-financed Private University of Indore and was established in 2011. Oriental Group is one of the top names in education in Central India since 1995. Oriental Group is the most sought–after name for quality education in Madhya Pradesh. 

The Faculty of Law is a constituent unit of Oriental University, Indore, established with the objective of bringing intellectual awakening and overall development to the people of our country through education. It aims to be a self-sustaining institution of higher learning and research in quality legal education transcending national boundaries which is intellectually stimulating and imbibes a culture of justice in young professionals.

Details of the Moot Court Competition

The Faculty of Law, Oriental University takes immense pride in announcing the commencement of the highly anticipated event - the 1st Dr. K. L. Thakral National Moot Court Competition, with knowledge partner, Code F Solutions. The competition shall be held in a hybrid manner with Phase 1 conducted from 14th -15th September in an online mode, and 8 teams will be selected to further into the higher rounds to take place in offline mode on 13th – 14th October, with prizes worth up to Rs. 84,000. 

Eligibility

All students enrolled bona fide in an undergraduate law program (3 years/5 years) or a post-graduate law program conducted by any college or university shall be eligible for participation in the competition. 

Venue

The competition will be held in hybrid mode.

Registration and Application Details

• Registration for Competition (To be paid by each participating team): Rs. 3,000/-
• Accommodation Fees (To be paid by the Qualifying Teams only): Rs. 4,500/-
• Extra charges: Faculty Escort accompanying the team (if any): Rs. 2,000/-

The teams may register themselves by filling out the following Google Form, latest by 21st August 2023 (23:59 IST), using the link provided below. 

The amount specified is applicable to one team comprising 2/3 members.

Submission Guidelines

• Each team is required to prepare Memorials (memorials) for both sides, i.e., the Claimant/Applicant and the Respondent.
• The soft copy of the memorials shall be submitted in PDF format as well as in Word format via email at [email protected] on or before 11th September 2023 [23:59 IST]. Any submission made after the official date will be subjected to a penalty. 
• Memorials for both sides (PDF and Word copies) must be submitted in the same email. The subject line should indicate team code only. For example, the subject line for Team 05 will read as follows: ‘Team 05 Memorials’. No other information revealing the identity should be included in the email. 
• The teams shall not disclose the identity of their University/Institution anywhere on the memorial. Violation of this rule will result in immediate disqualification.
• No memorial shall exceed the maximum limit of 40 pages including the Arguments Advanced which shall not exceed 20 pages.
• The formatting requirements for the memorial shall be as follows:
  • Typed on Standard A4 Size Paper
  • Font Type (including footnotes): Times New Roman
  • Font Size: 12
  • Spacing: 1.5
  • Font Size for Footnotes: 10
  • Spacing for Footnotes: 1.0
  • Margin: 1-Inch margin on each side of the A4 Size page
• The citations shall comply with the Bluebook method of citation (20th Edition).
• The hard copy of the memorials shall be spiral bound only. 
• The print shall be taken only on one side of the A4 sheet. 
• The cover page of the soft copies and hard copies of the memorials shall comply with the following color scheme: 
  • Applicant(s)/Appellant(s)/Petitioner(s) – Blue 
  • Respondent(s)/Defendant(s) – Red
• Each Qualified team shall submit 4 hard copies (for each side i.e., a total of 8 copies) of such memorials on or before 7th October 2023, addressed to: The Registrar, Faculty of Law, Oriental University, Opposite Revti Range, Gate No. 1, Sanwer Road, Jakhya, Indore (M.P.), Pin- 453555
• Teams shall carry their own hard copies of their memorials for their personal use.

For further information, please consult the brochure of the event. 

Awards

• WINNER: Rs. 20,000 + Certificate Course on Insurance Fraud Investigation + Internship opportunity on Forensic Analysis of Evidences at Code F Solutions
• RUNNER UP: Rs. 10,000 + Internship opportunity on Forensic Analysis of Evidences at Code F Solutions
• BEST SPEAKER:  Rs. 5,000 + Internship opportunity on Forensic Analysis of Evidences at Code F Solutions
• BEST RESEARCHER: Rs. 5,000 + Internship opportunity on Forensic Analysis of Evidences at Code F Solutions
• BEST MEMORIAL: Rs. 5,000 + Internship opportunity on Forensic Analysis of Evidences at Code F Solutions. 

Registration Fees (if any)

• Registration for Competition (To be paid by each participating team): INR 3,000
• Accommodation Fees (To be paid by the Qualifying Teams only): INR 4,500
• Extra charges: Faculty Escort accompanying the team (if any): INR 2,000

Dates to Remember

• Release of Moot Proposition: 22nd July 2023
• Last date of Registration and Payment of Fees: 21st August 2023 [23:59 IST]
• Last date of submitting the Softcopy Memorial: 11th September 2023 [23:59 IST]
• Researcher’s Test [ONLINE]: 14th September 2023
• Prelims Round [ONLINE]: 15th September 2023
• Result: Declaration of List of Qualifying Teams: 16th September
• Phase 2 (Higher Rounds) (Offline): 13th - 14th October 2023

How to Register?

Kindly apply now; we will provide you with he registration link.