Preamble

We, the students of VIVEKANANDA COLLEGE OF LAW, in order to: FOSTER THE INTEREST OF LAW
STUDENTS BY ENCOURAGING AND ASSISTING THEM TO DEVELOP LEGAL ACUMEN AND APPLY
THINKING, RESEARCH, DRAFTING, ADVOCACY & JUDGEMENT SKILLS; LEAD LAW STUDENTS TO BE MEN
AND WOMEN OF STATURE, PERSONALITY, REPUTATION, UNQUESTIONABLE INTEGRITY, GOOD
CHARACTER AND STURDY INDEPENDENCE; AND ADVANCE LAW AND JUSTICE IN SERVICE OF SOCIETY. Do
hereby establish the VIVEKANANDA COLLEGE OF LAW, Moot Court Society and adopt this Constitution
as its governing instrument on this 2nd day of November 2026. The Society hereby assumes all right and
duties stated herein.
ARTICLE 1

Section 1 ‘NAME’

The name of this organization shall be “ THE MOOT COURT SOCIETY OF

VIVEKANANDA COLLEGE OF LAW” or “MCS”, hereinafter referred to as the
“Society”

Section 2 ‘TERM’

The term of the society is organized is perpetual

Section 3 ‘APPLICATION’

This Constitution shall apply to all students of the college who shall be deemed to be members of
the Society and also to persons participating in Society’s activities.

Section 4 ‘SEAL’

There shall be a seal of the Society which shall be the signature of the Society.

ARTICLE 2

The Moot Court Society is an organization devoted to the development of excellence in appellate advocacy.
The Moot Court Society shall afford all qualifies students the opportunity to participate in advocacy-related
activities
ARTICLE 3

Section 1

‘THE PATRON’

The Principal of Vivekananda College of law shall be the exofficio Patron of the Society.

Section 2

‘The powers and function of the PATRON’

1. In the event that a question of interpretation or construction of this Constitution should

arise, it shall be reserved to the Patron.
2. The Patron may seek information on any matter concerning the Society from the
President and such information shall be provided as expeditiously as possible by the
President either personally or through concerned officers.
 3. On the request of the President, the Patron shall appoint faculty members to assist the
Society in fulfilling its objectives.
4. In an event that the executive machinery of the Society has failed and the Patron is
satisfied that the Executive Board can no longer fulfill the objectives of the Society, he or
she may put the Executive Board under suspended animation, and for that period he or
she may assign the functions of the Board to the Faculty Advisor or to any competent
person or a panel of such persons. Provided that this power shall be sparingly used only
in the interest of the Society.
5. The power to dissolve the Society shall be vested in the Patron. Provided that the Society
cannot be dissolved unless the full Faculty recommends such dissolution to the Patron
and that 30daysnotice shall be given to the Executive Board stating reasons for such
dissolution in order to enable it to avoid such dissolution by acting to the satisfaction of
the Patron. Provided also that this power shall be sparingly used only and only in the
interest of the student community of the College. The founding members of the Society
are assured that this provision will remain a dead letter.
6. The Patron shall reimburse all costs of any participant or team which has triumphantly
represented the college in an external competition and also the costs of running this
society.

ARTICLE 4 ‘THE FACULTY ADVISOR’

SECTION 1

THE FACULTY ADVISOR is the teaching staff of the faculty of LAW in THE
VIVEKANANDA COLLEGE OF LAW who is appointed by the PATRON on
request of the president for guiding THE PRESIDENT to run the Society in the
best possible manner.

SECTION 2

Powers of the faculty advisor

1. Consistent with its status as an autonomous student run organization, the Board reserves
exclusive authority to make its decisions and selections in usual course under this
Constitution and as such the Faculty shall act only in advisory capacity.

2. All powers expressly or impliedly conferred upon the PRESIDENT by this Constitution
shall be exercised by the PRESIDEN on the advice and with the concurrence of the
permission of the Faculty Advisor.

3. The Faculty advisor shall Endeavour to enhance the abilities of the Society, assist in
resolving internal conflicts of the Board, and render advice to the Board.
 4. The Faculty Advisor shall sanction members’ absence caused due to Society activities on
the recommendation of the President.

5. The Faculty Advisor shall also ensure that all Board Members adhere to the Constitution
and the College discipline.

6. The power to suspend the President is vested in the Faculty Advisor. Provided
That the President may only be suspended by a resolution of the full membership of the
Board passed by a twothirds majority for breach of this Constitutions. Provided further that the
President shall not be kept on suspension for a period exceeding 30 days without the approval of
the Patron

ARTICLE 5 ‘MEMBERSHIP’

SECTION 1

Any person who is an enrolled student at the VIVEKANANDA COLLEGE Law shall be eligible
for membership into the Society.

SECTION 2

THE DUTIES OF THE MEMBERS

1. To serve on one Moot Court Society, as needed, or serve on the Board. Such committee
service shall consist of aiding the appropriate committee PRESIDENT in planning and
implementing the committee-sponsored activity.

2. To attend all Moot Society functions, as determined by the Board.

3. To avoid conduct that violates the Law School’s Honor Code or the Moot Court
Constitution.

SECTION 3

Notice to Moot Court Membership.

All Moot Court members shall sign a form designated by the Moot Court Board, acknowledging
acceptance of their obligation to comply with Moot Court Society academic requirements as
duties as stated in this Constitution.
ARTICLE 6 ‘THE BOARD’

SECTION 1

‘PORTFOLIO’

1. President

2. Vice-president

3. Secretary (Administration)

4. Convener (Events & Competitions)

5. Training Coordinator

6. Research Coordinator

7. Secretary (Finance & Resources)

8. Deputy Secretary (Administration)

9. Co Convener (Events & Competitions)

10. Public Relations Officer

11. Deputy Secretary (Record & Certification)

12. Assistant Public Relations Officer

13. Executive Members

14. Ad Hoc Members

SECTION 2

‘MEMBERSHIP’

The PRESIDENT of the board and the Ex-officio PRESIDENT of the society shall be appointed by the
PATRON.

The PRESIDENT shall recommend the members of the Board to the PATRON who intern shall scrutinize
the LIST proposed and shall APPOINT the same.
SECTION 3

‘POWERS OF BOARD’

1. The Board Members shall manage the day to day operations of the organization, and shall
formulate policies to be presented to the Moot Court Society membership for
consideration and approval. The Board shall work closely and meet periodically with the
Moot Court Faculty Advisor. The Board shall implement all Moot Court Society policies
and decisions. The Board shall conduct business, address matters, and decide issues
consistent with this article.

2. The Board may conduct business electronically via email without convening a Board
meeting, consistent with this article. “ IF AND ONLY IF THERE IS A UNFORSEEN
SITUATION”

3. The Board shall strive to work closely with the Law School’s writing professors towards
the betterment of the Moot Court Society.

4. The Board shall confer with the Moot Court Faculty Advisor on Moot Court matters,
decisions, and actions

SECTION 4

‘DUTIES OF THE BOARD’

It shall be the duty of the Board to ensure transparent, fair and non-arbitrary execution of all
its functions incorporated under this constitution.

SECTION 5

‘DUTIES OF THE OFFICE BARERS/BOARD MEMBERS’

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ARTICLE 7

‘MEETING’

SECTION 1 ‘MEETING’

The Committee shall ordinarily conduct a meeting for all members.

Attendance to such meetings shall be compulsory for all members.

SECTION 2 ‘QUORUM’

The quorum of such earlier mentioned meetings shall be no less than 2/3 of the total strength
required to be present for that meeting.

SECTION 3 ‘PROCEDURE FOR MEETING’

All meetings shall be convened with prior notice to all the members.

It shall be the responsibility of the Moot Court Society to ensure that every member has
been notified about such meeting.

The Society members must maintain the minutes of the meeting which are to be signed and
verified by the…………………., and kept on record.

Any meeting in which a proposed amendment is to be discussed or voted should be notified

at least 2 days in advance.

It shall be the duty of every member to ensure his/her presence in such meetings.
All such amendments have to be passed by a 2/3rd majority of the members of the
Committee.

In case a member is not in the College, he/she shall be allowed to cast his/her vote by
sending a proper, written communication to the PRESIDENT and such communication shall
be confirmed by him/her over telephone.

ARTICLE 8 ‘EXTENT’

Section 1

The Society shall assist and support the College, in any reasonable manner, by facilitating
communication between the faculty and student body.

Section 2

The Society shall assist and support the College in any external competitions and events conducted by
the college , in any reasonable manner necessary, to ensure the continued participation of
VIVEKANANDA COLLEGE OF LAW in any competitions.
ARTICLE 9 ‘SPECIAL PROVISION OF THE SOCIETY’

The Committee shall have the authority to frame temporary rules and guidelines to
deal with a special circumstance not provided for in this constitution.

ARTICLE 10 ‘MISC’

PROCEDURE FOR RESOLUTIONS

PROCEDURE FOR AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION
COMPLAINT AGAINST A COMMITTEE MEMBER

ARTICLE 11 ‘ASSUMPTION OF POWER’

The Society hereby assumes all of the rights stated herein.

Adopted this …..th day of ………2022.