Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to Be) University

Mullana-Ambala, Haryana (India)

Department of law is organizing its

7thMM NATIONAL MOOT COURT
COMPETITION
On
14TH, 15TH& 16TH March, 2024
 7th MM NATIONAL MOOT COURT COMPETITION

ABOUTTHEUNIVERSITY

Accredited by NAAC with the grade A++, MM (DU) has built its goodwill as the
bestuniversityofNorthIndiawitharichlegacyofexcellenceinresearch,innovationandskilldevelopment.
Located on the ‘tapobhoomi’ of Maharishi Markandeshwar beside the riverbed of the sacred Markanda
with magnificent building and world class infrastructuralfacilities, the Maharishi Markandeshwar
(Deemed to be University) is the first self-financing University established under aegis of Maharishi
Markandeshwar
UniversityTrusttointegrateeducationandresearch.MM(DU)sinceitsinception,iscommittedtoexcel in
high quality education, research innovation and skill development. All
theinstitutionsoftheUniversityintheareaofMedicalSciences,DentalSciences,Physiotherapy, Nursing,
Management, Engineering and Technology, Hotel
Management,ComputerTechnology,PharmacyandLawofferinggraduate,postgraduateandresearchdegre
e programmers are already known for excellence in imparting value based,
highlycareerorientedprofessionaleducation.

IthasalsobeenconferredgradedautonomyofCategory-1statusbyUGC.Itwasplacedat rank 78 amongst

all government and private universities as per NIRF 2022 rankings.Further, the Medical and Pharmacy
institutes of MM(DU) has been placed in the rank Band601-
800amongsttheTopUniversitiesofWorldbyTimeHigherEducation(THE)WorldUniversity Ranking
2023. MM(DU) has also been placed in the QS ASIA
UniversitiesRanking2023attherank174amongalltheSouthAsianUniversities.

TheDepartmentofLawestablishedin2008withtheapprovaloftheBarCouncilofIndia(BCI)iscurrentlyenga
gedinqualityteachingofB.A.LL.B./B.B.A.LL.B.(H)/B.COM.LL.B.
(H)fiveyrs.integratedcourses,LL.M.(OneYear)andPh.D.throughadequatelyqualifiedanddedicated
faculty. The Department focuses on mentoring the students in their journeytowards success by
sharpening their minds, widening their horizons of knowledge,
andunderstandinganddevelopinginthemasenseofcommitmentaswellasresponsibility.

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 PATRON-IN-CHIEF
SH.TARSEMKUMARGARG
HON’BLECHANCELLOR,MM (DU)MULLANA

PATRONS
Dr.VishalGarg,
Secretary(MMT)

Dr.MeenakshiGarg,
Trustee(MMT)

Dr.HarishKumarSharma,

ViceChancellor,MM (DU)

Dr. L.C. Gupta,

Managing Director (MMT)

Prof.RajinderKumar,

Registrar,MM (DU)

PROF.(DR.) BINDU JINDAL

DEAN,FACULTYOFLAW,MM (DU),MULLANA
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INVITATION

RespectedViceChancellor/Director/Principal/HeadoftheInstitute,

GreetingsoftheDay.!

Department of Law, MMDU- Mullana, takes immense pleasure in announcing its

7thEditionNationalMootCourtCompetition.Hopingforitsglorioussuccess,theDepartmentisallsetto
hostitinthemonthof 14TH, 15TH&16TH march
2024.Wetakethisopportunitytohostthiseventasitprovidesanenvironmentwhereaspiringlawyerscan
enhancetheirlegalproficienciesandmootingskillswithauniqueconcept.

The competition strives to give a platform to the budding lawyers of our Country
toimbibeanalyticalskillsinrealtimesituations.Itsaimistoengagewithstudentsandallowthemtohaveth
efirst-handexperienceofthecomplexitiesofthelaw.

Hence,wewouldliketoextendourInvitationtoyouresteemedInstitutiontobeapartofthisgloriousevent
.

WarmRegards

Prof.(Dr.)Bindu Jindal

Head &Dean,

Department of Law

MM (DU)Mullana

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RULEBOOK

I. INTRODUCTORY-

1. ShortTitle:TheseRulesshallbecalledthe7th MMNationalMootCourtCompetition, 2024

2. Definitions:Unlessotherwisestatedfollowingshallbeconstruedhereinunderas:
i. Administrator” shall mean the MM(DU) Moot Court Committee
ii. “Competition”meansNationalMootCourtCompetition- 7thEdition,2024.
iii. “NetCourtRoomMargin”meanstheaggregateofmarginofvictoryordefeatofateamintheP
reliminaryRounds.
iv. “ParticipatingTeam”meanstheteamwhichhasregistereditselfforthecompetitionasperth
erulesforregistration.
v. “ParticipatingInstitution”shallbepresumedtobetheparentinstitutionoftheparticipatingt
eams.
vi. “Rules”meanstheNationalMootCourtCompetition- 7thEditionRules.
vii. “Organizers”meansthe
DepartmentofLaw,MAHARISHIMARKANDESWAR(DEEMEDTOBEUNIVERSI
TY),MULLANA.

II. GENERALRULES–
1. Date:TheCompetitionshallbeorganizedon 14th, 15th& 16th March, 2024.
2. DressCode:Theparticipantsshalladheretofollowingdresscodewhenpresentinanycourtroom
duringtheCompetition.
i. Ladies:Whitesalwarandkurtaorwhiteshirtandblacktrousersalongwithblackcoatandblac
kshoes.
ii. Gentlemen: White shirt,black trousers andblack tiealong with blackcoat
andblackshoes.
Note:Theparticipatingteamsshallalsoadheretotheabovementioneddresscodewhileattendingtheina
uguralandvaledictoryceremoniesoftheCompetition.

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III. LANGUAGE-

Language:ThelanguageoftheCompetitionshallbeEnglish.

IV. ELIGIBILITYANDTEAMCOMPOSITION-

1. Eligibility:TheCompetitionshallbeopentostudentswhoare–
a. Pursuinganintegrated5yearLawinIndiaor
b. Pursuing3yearLL.BinIndia.
2. TeamComposition:Eachteamshallconsistofminimumoftwomembersand maximum of
three members.
3. Intheeventwhereateamconsistsofthreemembersthen,
suchteamshalldesignatetwoofitsmembersasspeakersandoneasresearcheratthetimeofregistr
ationitself.

Anynumberofteamsfromthesameinstitutecanregister.

V. REGISTRATION-

Alltheparticipatinginstitutionshavetoconfirmtheirparticipationbyfillingtheonlineregistrationform
byclickingonthelinkgivenbelow:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/
1FAIpQLScpoiY5BnrO6gkwzBtbIM8dbnLoR6rID5IsQWm1dj9WzazNpQ/viewform?
usp=ppurl

VI. PAYMENTDETAILS-

Registration Fees- 5000/- (with Accommodation and Food)

Fees 5000
Bank Punjab National Bank, Mullana-Ambala
Bank Details MMET MULLANA
Beneficiary Details Department of Law, MM (Deemed to be) University, Mullana-Ambala

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A/C No. Beneficiary 51821131000790

IFSC Code PUNB0518210
Registrationfeesmustberemittedonlineasperthedetailsmentionedbelow.

1. Allotment of Team Code: Every team which has successfully registered under theRules
shall be allotted a unique code after the closure of the Registration for
theCompetition.Oncetheuniquecodehasbeenallotted,everyteammustusetheteamcodeforan
ycommunicationwiththeOrganizersduringthecourseoftheCompetition.
2. ChangeinTeamComposition:AnychangeinteamcompositionmustbeintimatedtotheOrganiz
ersattheearliest.Anychangemustbeaccompaniedwitharegistrationformandanauthoritylette
rdulysignedbytheheadoftheinstitution.Nochangeinteamcompositionisallowedafterregistra
tionbypost.

VII. FORMATOFTHECOMPETITION-
1. DrawofLots:Thematchupofteamswillbedeterminedonthebasisofdrawoflots.
2. Rounds:TheCompetitionisdividedinto–
A. PreliminaryRounds
B. Quarter-Final round
C. Semi-FinalRound
D. FinalRound
A. Preliminary Rounds:Eachteamshallrepresentonlyonesideasdecidedduringdrawoflots.

 ScoringinthePreliminaryRounds:
Theaggregatescoreofateamshallbecomputedasthetotalof

i. ScoreofSpeaker1
ii. ScoreofSpeaker2
iii. Scoreofthememorial.

 ArrangementofRanking:TheteamsinthePreliminaryRoundsshallberankedonthebasisofbel
owmentionedcriteria–
a. Theteamsshallbefirstdifferentiatedontheirwin-
lossrecordafterthePreliminaryRounds Net Court Margin;

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b. Ifthereisatie,theteamwiththehigheraggregatescorewillbeallottedthehigherran
k;

c. Ifthetiesubsists,theteamwiththehigherspeakerscorewillbeallottedthehigherra
nk;

d. Ifthetiestillsubsists,theteamwiththehighestindividualspeakerscoreoutofspeak
ersoftiedteamswillbeallottedthehigherrank;

e. If the ties till subsists, the team with the higher memorial score will be
allottedhigherrank;

 Results: The results of the Preliminary Rounds shall be declared soon after
theconclusion of the Preliminary Rounds. The top eight teams will qualify for
theAdvancedRounds.

B. Quarter-Finals:
a. The top eight teams from the Preliminary Rounds will qualify for the quarter-finals.
b. The side for the quarter-finals shall be decided by way of draw of lots.
c. The quarter-finals shall be a knock-out round.
d. The win-loss shall be decided on the basis of the aggregate speaker score.

No memorial score will be added in the Quarter-final. The win-loss shall be determinedon the
basis of score so computed. The team with higher aggregate score shall proceed to the Semi-
final round.

C.Semi-Finals:
a. FourteamsfromtheQuarter finalshallqualifyfortheSemi-Finals.
b. Thesideoftheteamshallbedecidedbywayofthedrawoflots.
c. Thesemi-finalshallbeaknock-outround.
d. Thewin–lossshallbedecidedonthebasisoftheaggregatespeakerscore.

Nomemorialscorewillbeaddedinthesemi-final.Thewin-
lossshallbedeterminedonthebasisofscoresocomputed.Theteamwithhigheraggregatescoreshallproc
eedtothefinalround.

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D. Finals:
In the final round, the win-loss shall be decided on the basis of the aggregate
speakerscore.Nomemorialscorewillbeaddedinthefinals.Thewin-
lossshallbedeterminedonthebasisofscorescomputed.

DecidingofWinnerinCaseofTieinAdvancedRounds:Intheeventoftieinadvancedrounds,then–

a) Theteamwiththehighestindividualspeakerscoreoutofspeakersoftiedteamswillbeallottedthe
higherrank;
b) Ifthetiestillsubsists,thewinneroftheroundshallbedecidedbyaddingthescoreofmemorialstot
heaggregatespeakerscores.

VIII. MEMORIALS-

1. StrictAdherencetoRulesRegardingMemorials:Allrequirementshavetobestrictlyfollowed.
Non-adherence to the same will attract penalty subject to the discretion ofthe organizers.
2. Memorials to be prepared from Both Sides.
3. Submission of SoftCopy of Memorials:
a) ThesoftcopiesofthememorialfromeachsideshouldreachtheOrganizersonsmcs@mm
umullana.orginpdfformatlateston or before 7th March,2024.
b) Memorialsshallbesentviamailinpdfformatsonlyintheformofsinglefileforeachsideof
memorialandshallbenamedasTC(TeamCode_ )ProsecutionorDefendant.
c) Apenaltyof1markshallbeleviedincasethememorialissubmittedinanyotherformatora
samultiplefilebytheteam.
4. Submission of Hard Copy of Memorials:
a. Six Hardcopiesofthememorialfromeachside,i.e12copiesintotalalongwiththe travelling
and accommodation form should reach the Organizers on
thebelowmentionedaddresslatestby 11 march , 2024.
b. (Onlythroughspeedpost)–

To

TheCoordinator

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StudentMootCourtSociety, Departmentoflaw

MaharishiMarkandeshwar(DeemedtobeUniversity)Mull
ana,Ambala(Haryana),PinCode-133207

No Difference between Soft Copy and Hard Copy of Memorial: The hard copy of memorial
must be exact replica of the soft copy submitted to the Organizers. Any difference in the same
will result in disqualification from the Competition.

1) PenaltyforLateSubmission:
a. A penalty of 2 marks per day per side shall be deducted in case of
delay insubmissionofsoftcopyofmemorial.
b. A penalty of 2 marks per day per side shall be deducted in case of
delay insubmissionofhardcopyofmemorial.
2) GeneralConditionsforMemorials:
a. Thememorialsshallnotcontainanyformofidentificationapartfromthet
eamcode. If any such identification or mark, symbol, etc. which
has the effect ofidentifying the team is found on the memorial,
then it shall result in instantdisqualification.
b. Appellant/
PetitionermemorialsarerequiredtohaveabluecoverandRespondent/
Accusedmemorialsarerequiredtohavearedcover.
c. Apenaltyof1markpersideshallbeleviedincasetheteamuseswrongcov
erpageforeachsideofmemorial.
3) GuidelinesforFormatting:
i. MemorialStructure:Thememorialmusthavefollowingpagesonly:
ii. CoverPage
iii. TableofContents
iv. ListofAbbreviations
v. IndexofAuthorities
vi. StatementofJurisdiction
vii. SynopsisofFacts
viii. IssuesRaised

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ix. SummaryofArguments
x. Pleadings/ArgumentsAdvanced
xi. Prayer

4) Team Code: The team code must be ascribed on the top right corner of the
coverpage.Thecodemustbeprecededbythesideforwhichthememorialisprepared.The
teams must use “A” for Appellant, P for “Petitioner” and R for
“Respondent.”Forexample:incasetheTeamCodeis10theteammustwrite“A-
10”incaseofmemorialforAppellantand“R-10”incaseofmemorialforRespondent.
5) Font
 Font: TimesNewRomanFontSize–12points

 LineSpacing–1.5LineSpacing

 FootnotesTimesNewRomanFontSize–10pointsLineSpacing–SingleSpaced

 Pagination:Thepaginationmustbedoneatthebottomofthepage.
 Margin:Amarginof1inchonallsidesofthememorialshouldbeleft.
 Citation Format: The 20th Edition of Bluebook system of
citationshouldbefollowedthroughoutthememorial.
 Page Limit: The memorial shall be of a maximum of 40 pagesincluding
the cover page and Pleadings/Arguments Advanced shall be of
amaximum of 25 pages. No annexure, photographs, exhibits, etc. should
beaddedtothememorial.
Penalty:Apenaltyof1markperviolationpersideshallbeleviedincaseofnon-
adherencewiththeaforementionedguidelinesforformatting.

6) MarkingCriteriaforMemorials:

S. NO. MARKING CRITERIA MARKS ALLOTED

1. Evidence for Original Thoughts 20
2. Knowledge of Law and Facts 20
3. Proper and Articulate Analysis 20
4. Structure, Language and Grammar 15

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5. Extent and Use of Research 15

6. Correct Format and Citation 10
Total Marks 100

7) Compendium
i. All relevant case laws, statutory material, and other evidence based on
which the participants will present and substantiate their arguments may
be submitted in the form of a ‘Compendium’.
ii. 1 (one) hard copy of the ‘Compendium’ shall be submitted along with the
hard copies of the memorials on 14th March, 2024 during the time of
registration at the venue. [Note: Submission of ‘Compendium’ is at the
discretion of the teams, the same is not mandatory to be submitted by all
the participating teams.]
iii. Participants shall ensure that anonymity is not violated while passing on
any material to the Bench. If any mark, name, seal, symbol or logo of
their institution/college/university is present, participants must ensure that
the same is rendered unrecognizable.
8) Exchange of Memorials
i. The Exchange of Memorial for the Preliminary Round will be on 15th
March, 2024. The memorial exchange for the advanced rounds of the
Competition shall take place prior to the commencement of the advanced
rounds (Quarter-Finals, SemiFinals, and Finals) wherein hardcopies of the
respective memorials shall be provided.
ii. Teams are prohibited from making any remarks on the opponent’s
Memorial, i.e. the exchanged memorial. Teams are also prohibited from
making any copies of the opponent’s Memorial, electronically or
otherwise.

IX. ORALROUNDS-

 TimingsfortheOralPleadings:

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1. ForpreliminaryandQuarter-Finals:

i. Eachteamisallottedatotalof20minutestopresenttheiroralarguments;
ii. Thetimingcanbedividedbetweenboththespeakersaccordingtothewishofthe
team subject to a maximum of 12 minutes and minimum of 8 minutes
perspeaker;
iii. ThetimedivisionhastobeinformedtotheCourtMasterbeforethebeginningofth
eoralarguments.
iv. Amaximumof5minutesmaybereservedforrebuttalorsur-
rebuttalwhichshallbe at the discretion of the judges which shall be
inclusive of the above timelimits.
v. Theallotmentofextratimeshallbeatthediscretionofthejudges.
2. Semi-FinalandFinalRounds:

i. Eachteamisallottedatotalof25minutestopresenttheiroralarguments.
ii. Thetimingcanbedividedbetweenboththespeakersaccordingtothewishesofthe
teamsubjecttoamaximumof15minutesandminimumof10minutesperspeaker.
iii. ThetimedivisionhastobeinformedtotheCourtMasterbeforethebeginningofth
eoralarguments.
iv. Amaximumof5minutesmaybereservedforrebuttalorsur-
rebuttalwhichshallbegivenatthediscretionofthejudgeswhichshallbeinclusive
oftheabovetimelimits.
v. Theallotmentofextratimeshallbeatthediscretionofthejudges.

MARKETINGCRITERIAFORTHEORALROUNDS:

S.NO
MARKING CRITERIA MARKS ALLOTED
.
Knowledge and Application of Law and
1. 20
Facts
2. Ingenuity and Ability to answer questions 20
3. Style, Poise, Courtesy, Demeanor 20
4. Organization and Flow of Arguments 20
5. Reference to Memorial 20

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TOTAL MARKS 100

 LevyofMaximumPenalties:Notwithstandinganythingintherules,amaximumof20m
arksshallbedeductedaspenaltiesforviolationsundertheRules
 Submission of Authorities: The teams shall only submit genuine authorities
fromJournalsorotherauthenticsources,ortheirphotocopy.Theteamsmayprepareands
ubmitCompendiumofauthoritiesbeforethebeginningoforalargumentstothepanelofJ
udges, otherwise they can only submit authorities with the prior permission of
thepanelorifdemandedbytheJudges.

X. PENALTIES-

1. Scouting: No member of any participating team shall view any other oral
roundswhiletheteamisstillinthecompetition.Ifsuchanincidentcomestothenoticeofth
e organizersthenthescoutingteamshallbesubjecttodisqualification.Teamsmayfile a
writtencomplaintofscoutingtotheOrganizers.ThedecisionoftheOrganizersshall be
finalandbinding.
2. Non–
DisclosureofIdentity:Teamsshallnotdisclosetheiridentity,i.e.thenameoftheirinstitu
tion,city,etc.oranyotherinformationwhichhastheeffectofdisclosingtheiridentityand
affiliationwithaparticularuniversityorinstitution.Suchdisclosureshallresultindisqu
alificationsubjecttothediscretionoftheOrganizers.
3. Copyright:Thecopyrightwithregardtothememorialssubmittedfortheparticipation
in the Competition is assigned by participants and shall also
vestcompletelyandfullywiththeOrganizers.Theparticipantsshallcertifytheoriginali
tyof the memorials and the materials used and shall be responsible for any claim
ordisputearisingoutoffurtheruseandexhibitionofthesematerials.

The Organizers shall have the right to publicly display, distribute it electronically or
otherwise 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 accuracy,
completeness or adequacy of the information contained in these materials.

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XI. CLARIFICATIONS-
1. ParticipatingteamsmayseekclarificationsviamailontheOfficialEmailwithsubject title:7th
MM NationalMootCourtCompetition, 2024 -Clarification.
2. ThelastdatetoseekclarificationstotheMootPropositionis4th March,2024.

XII. AWARDSANDPRIZES
Awards:ThefollowingawardsshallbeawardedintheCompetition:

1. BestTeam:TheTeamwinningthefinalroundoftheCompetitionshallbegivenatrophyandac
ashprizeofINR20,000(IndianRupeesTwentyThousandOnly).
2. RunnersUp:therunnersupteaminthefinalroundoftheCompetitionshallbegivenatrophyan
dacashprizeofINR15,000(IndianRupeesFifteen ThousandOnly).
3. BestMooter:TheMooterhavingthehighestscoreinthecompetitionshallbegiventhecashpri
zeofINR6,000(IndianRupeesSixThousandOnly).
4. BestMemorial:Theteamhavingthehighestaveragememorialscorefrombothsidesshallbeg
iventhecashprizeofINR3,000(IndianRupeesThreeThousandOnly).
5. BestResearcher:Thereshallberesearchertestandthebestperformershallbegiventhecashpr
izeofINR3,000(IndianRupeesThreeThousandOnly).
6. Certificatesofmeritshallbegiventoalltheteamsqualifyingorquarterfinalsandbeyond.

a. Certificateofparticipationshallbegiventoalltheparticipatingteams.
b. Trophiesshallalsobegiventothewinners.
c.
XIII. ACCOMMODATIONANDFOOD-
AccommodationandfoodshallbeprovidedbytheOrganizerstotheteammembersinthe University.
The Accommodation will be provided on shared basis in the hostels
atuniversitycampus.TherewillbeseparatehostelfacilitiesforGirlsandBoys.

XIV. MISCELLANEOUS

PowertoAmendorAlterRules:Therulesmentionedhereinarenotexhaustive.TheOrganizersreserve
therighttoalter,amendoraddtotherulesmentionedhereinatanypointoftime.AlldecisionsmadebyOrg
anizersincaseofanydisputes,doubtsorrelatedissuesshallbefinalandbinding.Impositionofallpenaltie

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sincludingdisqualification rests solely with the organizers in case of failure to comply with
therulesmentionedherein.

Disclaimer:Theprepositionisfictitiousandanyresemblancetoanyperson,livingordead,orincident,p
astorpresent,iscoincidentalandnotintendedbytheauthoroftheproblem.

S.No. EVENTS DATE

1. NotificationoftheCompetitionandReleaseoftheMootProposition 12 Februray,2024

2. LastDateofRegistration 01 March,2024

3. LastDateforSeekingClarifications 04 March, 2024

4. LastDateofSubmissionofSoftCopyofMemorials 07 March,2024

5. LastDateofSubmissionofHardCopyofMemorialsandTravelForm 11 March,2024

6. Registration and Inauguration, 14 March,2024

7. ResearcherTest 15 March,2024

8. PreliminaryRounds 15 March,2024

9. QuarterFinals 15 March,2024

10. SemiFinalRounds 15 March,2024

11. FinalRoundandValedictoryCeremony 16 March,2024

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TRAVELANDACCOMODATIONFORM

NAMEOFTHEINSTITUTION

NAME OF THE CANDIDATE

PRIMARYCONTACTNO

E-MAILID

DATEOFARRIVAL

TIMEOFARRIVAL: ___________________________________________

MODEOFTRANSPORT

DATEOFDEPARTURE

TIMEOFDEPARTURE ___________________________________________

MODEOFTRANSPORT

ACCOMMODATION
(NO OR YES)

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NOTE:

 Travelformmustbesentlatestby11thMarch,2024.
 Accommodationtotheparticipantswillbeonsharedbasis.Thesefacilitieswouldbesep
arateforgirlsandboys.
 Accommodationfacilitywouldbemadeavailablefrom14 th March,2024onwardstill1
6thmarch 2024 till 1:00 P.M.

CONTACTDETAILS

For anyfurtherassistanceregardingcompetition, teamsmaycontact:

FacultyCoordinators

Dr. PoonamLamba Ms.RimpyBhardwaj

Assistant Professor Assistant Professor

Mr.DhannjaySingh Pundir Ms. Vratika Singh

Assistant Professor Assistant Professor

StudentCoordinators

Ms.GurushaBhalla +91-9499492696
PresidentSMCS

Mr.Pavankumar: +91- 6204494142

VicePresidentSMCS

YoumayinalternativeEmailusat:smcs@mmumullana.org

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To register click on:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/
1FAIpQLScpoiY5BnrO6gkwzBtbIM8dbnLoR6rID5IsQWm1dj9WzazNpQ/viewform?
usp=sf_link

MOOTPROBLEM

Remaniya is a Union of States showcasing pluralistic, multilingual and multi-ethnic society.

The country is a federation governed under the Constitution of Remaniya – the country’s
supreme legal document. According to Preamble of the Constitution, it is a Sovereign Socialist
Secular Democratic Republic with a parliamentary system of government.

Thereby the Constitution provides for a Parliamentary form of government which is federal in
structure with certain unitary features. Fundamental rights are the basic human rights enshrined
in the Constitution of Remaniya which are guaranteed to all citizens. They are applied without
discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, etc. Significantly, fundamental rights are
enforceable by the courts, subject to certain conditions. Section 124 A of Remaniya Penal Code,
1860 deals with offence of sedition, however this statue was enacted during the period when it
was dominated and reigned by a foreign imperialist. At that time, the Imperialists only had the
primary goal to infringe the rights of Remaniya’s inhabitants. It has been advocated in number
of cases that Section 124A of RPC, 1860 violates Article 19(1)(a) of the Remaniya’s
Constitution, which guarantees an individual the right to freedom of speech and expression.

II

In the year of 2018, one Social Activist, Mr Oliver in the State i.e., Vorish, expressed his
concern by writing on social media platform i.e., Chatbook regarding the incident of non-tribal
children who were assaulted by 18 unidentified persons with wooden logs and lethal weapons.
Through his writing, he asked Mr. DilipRaje (CM of Vorish), “where was the police and what
the government is doing for hospitalized victims, such muggers have illicit relation with
government which makes government fail to resolve tribal and non-tribal dispute”. He
expressed theVorish government’s empathy towards non-tribal people and thereby commented
that Vorish has long been a failed State. The complaint was filed alleging incitement of
communal hostility and which might lead to a communal clash. The Appellant in return had
filed a petition in the High Court of Vorish for quashing the FIR. The High Court, however, by
its judgment dismissed the said petition.

In another incident in June, 2018, one Mr. Ramesh Sharma in his Funtubeprogramme titled as
‘The Ramesh Sharma Show’, allegedly claimed that Mr. GopalAnanad (Prime Minister of
Remaniya) has utilized fatalities and terror incidents to obtain votes during pandemic crisis in

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the Country. He stated in his video that the government did not have adequate testing facilities
and that much delay has been made by the government for shipment of ventilators and sanitizers
to overcome the pandemic. Hence, an FIR was filed against him stating that he was generating
terror among the population by making such false allegations and that his programme has stir up
public dissatisfaction by spreading rumours, resulting in panic and anxiety in the general
public. The petition was filed in High Court for quashing of FIR but the same was dismissed.

Similarly, a former student activist SohailIbrahim, was also booked for sedition in 2018 for his
alleged inflammatory speeches during protests against the controversial Citizenship Amendment
Act (CAA) passed by Remaniya’s Parliament. The speech of Sohail invited widespread
controversy, with some viewing it as an attempt to silence anti-government voices, while others
argued that Sohail speeches went beyond the limit of free speech. He was charged with sedition
under Remaniya Penal Code, 1860. Subsequently petition was filed in Supreme Court
challenging the law.

Mr. NaseemRehman (a renowned politician in Border State i.e., Brass in Remaniya) has
remarked in an interview with a TV Channel that whatever the people of Brass are doing, is all
because of abrogation of special status of Brass State (revocation of Article 370 of the
Constitution of Remaniya) by Parliament which they never acknowledge. He was charged for
provoking sentiments of public by stating that we will take back our Article 370 in the State
with help of Fenzan (Neighbouring Country). Further stated that people do not feel or want to
be Remanian and would rather be dominated by the Fenzan. On this ground of spreading
seditious matter, case was filed against him.

III

In April 2020, one journalist and anchor of local news channel, Ahmed Ali uploaded a video on
social media platform containing the criticism against the CM of Renzing by calling him as
puppet of the Dharmatava (religious faith of majority of population) and criticized the state
government and law makers for spreading anti schedule tribe sentiments. During that time
another journalist from Riverland named PriyaJha also stated that CM has relationship with the
ruling political party in centre i.e., General Democratic Alliance (GDA). Ms. Jha also posted
political cartoons on social media i.e., Chatbook by showing the fake encounters by the police
between 2001 – 2004. FIR was filed against these journalists separately charged with offence of
sedition. A PIL was also filed by the Remaniya’s Editors Guild raising the question of
constitutionality of sedition before the Supreme Court of Remaniya.

The Supreme Court of Remaniya, while admitting the PIL also clubbed the above mentioned all
petitions and posted the matter for hearing.

The following issues (non-exhaustive) arise for consideration by the Supreme Court:

 Whether Remaniya’s Editors Guild has locus standi to file a PIL challenging the

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constitutionality of section 124A of RPC, 1860?

 Whether Section 124A of RPC, 1860 is violative of Fundamental Right to freedom of
Speech and Expression guaranteed under the Constitution?
 Is the criminalization of sedition a ‘reasonable restriction’ on the Right to Freedom of
Speech and Expression?
 Whether the criminalization of sedition violates the Right to Equality?
 Whether the criminalization of sedition violates the Right to Life and Personal Liberty?

Note: The laws of Remaniya are in parimateria with the laws of India.

Disclaimer: The facts stated in the present case are fictitious and have been drafted solely for
the purposes of the competition. The Facts, names, locations and dates bear no resemblance to
any person whether dead or alive, event or happening. Any resemblance found, if any, is purely
co-incidental.

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