LAW COLLEGE DEHRADUN

faculty of UTTARANCHAL UNIVERSITY

presents

8TH NATIONAL MOOT

COURT COMPETITION
on
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
under the aegis
Moot Court Society, Law College Dehradun

29th-31st March, 2024

www.lcdmcs.in COMPETITION BROCHURE

lcdmcs@uumail.in

/ lcdmcs_ Moot Court Society, Law College Dehradun

 UTTARANCHAL
UNIVERSITY
Uttaranchal University has at its core a The university is undeterred in its mission
commitment towards the diffusion on legal, to provide the best experience to all its
scientific, technical, and professional students whether regional, national or
knowledge on the one hand and on the other international, through quality teaching,
the building up of the character of youth by investing in research and innovation.
integrating ethics with education and We are passionate about ensuring the
practice with theory. manifestation of a collaborative
environment conducive to learning,
Uttaranchal University has been recognized exposure to the best international
by the UGC under sections 2(f) and 12 (B) of practices, and the promotion of innovation
the UGC Act, 1956, and by other statutory and creativity. To add to its splendor, and
bodies of the State and the Nation. The suiting best to the title of “temple of
University has been accredited with the education”, the University is situated in
prestigious “A+ Grade” by the National the lap of Devbhoomi, Uttarakhand
Assessment and Accreditation Council surrounded by a fascinating geological
(NAAC). Uttaranchal University has become setting and is flanked by NH-72 on one
the first university in the State of side and a beautiful broad slithering river
Uttarakhand to receive NAAC A+ Grade in on the other side. The pine trees
the first cycle of Accreditation, thus creating surrounding the area lend a pristine and
history. This firmly positions us among the wholesome ambiance to the campus.
top 5% HEIs of the nation.

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LAW COLLEGE
DEHRADUN
Law College Dehradun has splendidly Law College Dehradun as a traditional
contributed to legal education in the country legal institution has an illustrious history
since its inception and inauguration by His replete with a plethora of examples of its
Excellency Shri Surjeet Singh Barnala, the alumni achieving the pinnacle of success in
then Governor of Uttarakhand in 2002. It has the legal frontiers as judges, professors,
set a paradigm for legal education in the and advocates. The excellent academic
nation by offering innovative, research record
discourses aimed at striking a balance of our students speaks volumes about the
between-legal theory and practice. value and quality of education that is
imparted here with great labor and care.
With academic and experience-rich faculty,
The college continues perpetually to
the college commands an enviable position of
contribute to its glorious history with
being in the league of topmost Law Schools
state-of-the-art infrastructure and
of the country. The college has earned many
innovative and creative teaching
laurels to its credit; it has pioneered the 5-
methodologies to ensure that the products
years BA.LL.B. and BBA.LL.B. integrated
of this college stand out as the beacons of
undergraduate course in the northern region
knowledge in the society and paragon of
of India, it is the first independent Law
Justice.
College and also the first to introduce one
year LL.M. degree course in the state of
Uttarakhand.

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 MOOT COURT
SOCIETY
Moot Court Society, or the MCS, is the heart The intent of the society, as envisaged in the
of Law College Dehradun, as is every Moot Preamble of its Constitution, is to foster the
Court committee of a law college. Student- interest of law students by encouraging and
run, faculty-advised, and monitored, the assisting them in developing, inter alia, legal
MCS is constituted of three parts: acumen, research, and advocacy skills.
The Patron (Dean of the college), The Society organizes various Intramural
The Faculty Advisory Board (composed of Competitions each semester and at least one
a group of law faculty from the college), National Competition each year, in addition
and to other competitions. The society has a
The most crucial and active part The President and Vice-President, along with
Executive Board (The student members). other officers to manage its administration
and Convener along with Co-Convener to
The Society is governed by its Constitution
look after Competitions and Events. Special
specially drafted with the intent to ensure
departments have been attributed to
the environment and attitude of legal
Training and Research
professionalism.
within the society.

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 ABOUT THE COMPETITION
The Constitution of our country is the Suprema Lex, it is the law to which all laws
surrender and must adhere. Law College Dehradun, Faculty of Uttaranchal University
National Moot Court Competition is an annually hosted national-level moot court
competition based on Constitutional Law. This Competition is considered to be of great
repute by the mooting circuits of the country. It is administered by the Moot Court
Society of the college. Other than contributing to the field of Constitutional Law, this
Competition serves as a channel through which young law students can showcase and
hone Their advocacy skills.

The first edition of the Competition was won by NUJS, Kolkata; the second by National
Law University, Jodhpur; the third edition was won by Hidayatullah National Law
University; the fourth edition by Chanakya National Law University, Patna; the fifth
edition by the Christ Deemed to be University, Bangalore ; the sixth edition by the
Lloyd School of Law, Greater Noida and the seventh edition by Army Law Institute
Mohali, Punjab.

This year, once again, welcomes participation from the best law
schools/colleges/universities of the country, with the expectation to chisel out the
proficient lawyers and judges of the future.

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 Message from
Chancellor
SHRI JITENDRA JOSHI
CHANCELLOR, UTTARANCHAL UNIVERSITY

Uttaranchal University aims to fulfill a longstanding

vision to pioneer an avant-garde educational
institution. Straying beyond conventional teaching
methodologies, its ambitious initiative seeks to
revolutionize the educational paradigm. It aspires to
cultivate an environment fostering intellectual growth
and practical application, shaping students into
versatile individuals capable of addressing real-world
challenges. By transcending traditional boundaries,
the university endeavors to produce graduates who
not only possess profound knowledge but also exhibit
the acumen to effect positive change in society.
The National Moot Court Competition held by Law
College Dehradun is one such occasion that stimulates
students' learning. I cordially encourage legal
Message from students nationwide to take part in this stimulating
competition.

Vice-President
DR. SATBIR S. SEHGAL,
VICE PRESIDENT, UTTARANCHAL UNIVERSITY
All the Law students across the country embark on a
journey of joy, excitement, and profound learning as
Law College Dehradun (LCD) orchestrates its flagship
event, the 8th National Moot Court Competition.
Following the resounding success of the 7th National
Moot Court Competition, an event that encapsulated the
essence of Morality, Fairness, Honesty, and Intellectual
Prowess.
Participation in moot court competitions is a vital
avenue for all law students, offering a comprehensive
understanding of the Indian judicial system and a
platform to hone the art of mooting. This program is
meticulously designed to foster logical reasoning,
persuasive skills, critical thinking, and other essential
innovative abilities, providing invaluable support to
young, ambitious minds. With this in mind, I extend my
heartfelt wishes to the LCD organizing committee,
esteemed faculty, and enthusiastic participants.
Undoubtedly, this program will enrich the knowledge
and skills of all participants, making it a truly
worthwhile and transformative experience.

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 Message from
Vice - Chancellor
PROF. (DR.) DHARAM BHUDDI
VICE - CHANCELLOR, UTTARANCHAL
UNIVERSITY
I would like to extend a warm welcome to every
participant. At Uttaranchal University, our commitment
is unwavering in providing aspiring individuals with
innovative minds and an education of the highest
caliber, enabling them to excel in their chosen fields.
Our overarching vision is to evolve into a world-class
university by continually pushing the boundaries of
innovation in entrepreneurship, education, research, and
creativity, with the ultimate aim of effecting positive
transformations in society.
As we embark on the 8th edition of the LCDNMCC, I am
confident that this platform will serve as an optimal
arena for refining your advocacy skills and preparing
you for the challenges of a competitive professional
journey. The LCDMCS team is dedicated to ensuring
that you glean the utmost from this moot, offering an
enriching and immersive learning experience that will
undoubtedly contribute to your personal and
Message from professional growth.

Pro Vice Chancellor

PROF. (DR.) RAJESH BAHUGUNA,
PRO-VC, UTTARANCHAL UNIVERSITY
DEAN, LAW COLLEGE DEHRADUN
PATRON, MOOT COURT SOCIETY
The Law College Dehradun, faculty of Uttaranchal University is
steadfast in its commitment to delivering a comprehensive and
distinguished legal education. Our mission is to cultivate ethical
lawyers distinguished by their commitment to excellence and
integrity. We aspire to shape individuals who can emerge as leaders
in global communities, embodying a compassionate ethos and
actively contributing to the establishment of a moral and just
society.
Our dedication extends to creating a supportive and conducive
environment for aspiring lawyers. We prioritize experiential
learning, fostering adaptability to the dynamic evolution of the legal
landscape. The organization of a regular national moot court
competition stands as a pivotal initiative aligned with our vision. It
is with great pleasure that we extend a cordial invitation to law
schools nationwide to participate in the 8th Law College Dehradun
National Moot Court Competition (LCDNMCC). Your participation
will contribute significantly to the realization of our shared goals
and aspirations.

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 Message from
Chairperson, MCS
PROF. (DR.) POONAM RAWAT
PRINCIPAL, LAW COLLEGE DEHRADUN
CHAIRPERSON, MOOT COURT SOCIETY

The Moot Court Society of Law College

Dehradun exemplifies a deep passion for
mooting, underscoring our heightened level
of engagement in this intellectual pursuit.
With unwavering dedication, we spare no
effort in ensuring that our National Moot
Court Competition, conducted under the
auspices of our society, stands as an
academically robust platform. Beyond being
a mere competition, it is conceived as a
transformative journey, offering
participants a profound and enriching
learning experience intertwined with the
essence of a meaningful community.
.

Message from
President, MCS
MS. ADITI BANSAL
PRESIDENT, MOOT COURT SOCIETY

Here at the Moot Court Society of Law College Dehradun,

we aim to grow together. For us, the National Moot Court
Competition is not merely an academic battle between the
best colleges from across the country, it is a journey. This
journey is the kind where we as organizers become one
with the participants. As we embark upon this very
journey for the 8th time now, we cannot wait to unveil the
curtains and welcome you all to be a part of one of the
country’s biggest mooting extravaganzas. Once again,
through our evergreen theme of the Constitution, we hope
to provide a grand opportunity for participants to
showcase their researching, drafting and advocacy skills.
Our team is dedicated and all set to ensure that this
edition of the Competition marks a golden chapter in your
law school endeavours.
We look forward to welcoming you. May the best team
win!

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 QUALIFIED PARTICIPANTS
from 7th LCDNMCC, 2023
1.Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala, Punjab

2. IMS UNISON, Dehradun

3. Army Institute of Law, Mohali

4. SOA National Institute of Law Bhubaneswar, Odisha

5. Banaras Hindu University

6. Aligarh Muslim University

7. Law Center II, Delhi University

8. ICFAI University, Dehradun

9. UPES, Dehradun

10. SRM University, Sonipat

11. National Law Institute University

12. ICFAI University, Jaipur

13. Symbiosis Law School, Pune

14. Bennet University

15. Marwadi University

16. Dr. B. R Ambedkar National Law University

17. K.L.E Society Law College

18. Gujrat National Law University

19. Government College of Law, Ernakulam

20. Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur

21. University Institute of Legal Studies

22. Ajeenkya D.Y Patil University

23. Amity Law School, Rajasthan

24. Nirma University

25. Lloyd Law College
26. Saveetha School of Law

27. Dharmashastra National Law University

28. Lovely Professional University

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 RULES & REGULATIONS
I. ADMINISTRATION AND GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL 11

II. GENERAL RULES AND INFORMATION 11

1. DATE AND VENUE OF THE COMPETITION

2. LANGUAGE
3. DRESS CODE
4. ELIGIBILITY
5. TEAM COMPOSITION
6. REGISTRATION
7. CLARIFICATION REGARDING MOOT PROPOSITION

III. DEFINITIONS 12

IV. MEMORIAL SUBMISSION 13

1. SUBMISSION
2. COMPENDIUM
3. FORMAT OF THE MEMORIALS
4. PENALTIES
5. EVALUATION OF MEMORIALS
6. QUALIFICATION OF MEMORIALS AND SEEDINGS
7. EXCHANGE OF MEMORIALS

V. RESEARCHER’S TEST 15

VI. ORAL ROUNDS - RULES AND GUIDELINES 16

1. ORAL SUBMISSION
2. EVALUATION OF ORAL ROUNDS
3. ORAL ROUNDS AND TIME DIVISION

VII. STRUCTURE OF ORAL ROUNDS 18

1. PRELIMINARY ROUND
2. ADVANCED ROUNDS

VIII. SCOUTING 18

IX. AWARDS 19

X. ACCOMODATION, FOOD AND CONVENANCE 19

XI. IMPORTANT DATES 20

XII. MISCELLANEOUS 20

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 I. ADMINISTRATION AND GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL
1. The Moot Court Society of the Law College Dehradun, faculty of Uttaranchal
University shall function as the administrative body for all purposes of this
Competition.
2. An Appellate Tribunal comprising of the Dean (Law), Principal (Law), the
President of the Moot Court Society of Uttaranchal University and two other
independent persons to be appointed by the Dean (Law) shall settle appeals from
the decisions of the administrators. The decision of the Appellate Tribunal shall
be final and binding.
3. The Competition shall be conducted in accordance with the rules mentioned
herein under and the Participants are required to adhere to the same. It is
clarified that any non adherence to the rules herein under by the participants
shall be construed as an effective breach of the guidelines of the competition
which shall lead to an immediate disqualification of such a team from the
competition.
4. The competition shall be held from 29th March 2024 to 31st March 2024,
physically at Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University.

II. GENERAL RULES AND INFORMATION

1. DATE AND VENUE OF THE COMPETITION- The competition will be held from
29th March 2024 to 31st March 2024 at the campus of the Law College Dehradun,
Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand- 248007, India.
2. LANGUAGE AND DRESS CODE - The official language of the competition shall
be English. The participants must adhere to standards of conduct and dress as
high as those required of a lawyer engaged in the practice of law in India,
however, the use of robes and/or collars is not permitted.
3. ELIGIBILITY- Students pursuing the three or five-year LL.B. course from any law
school/college/university in India recognised by the Bar Council of India
(hereinafter BCI) are eligible to participate. Students pursuing their LL.M. may
also participate if they are not enrolled as advocates with the BCI. Institutions are
entitled to nominate only one team.
4. TEAM COMPOSITION -Teams shall comprise a maximum of 3 (two designated
as oralists and one as researcher) and a minimum of 2 (both designated as
oralists) members. No additional person is allowed to accompany the team.
5. REGISTRATION- Teams may register themselves online provisionally and
finally at www.lcdmcs.in latest by 20th February 2024.The registration fee per
team is INR 6,000. The team has to pay INR 2,000 at the time of final registration
(non-refundable) and remaining INR 4,000 has to be paid after the selection of
Memorial, post the Memorial Knockout Round by 21st March 2024 in the mode
prescribed there.

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 6. CLARIFICATION REGARDING MOOT PROPOSITION & RULES - Clarifications
regarding the Moot Proposition or the Rules may be requested online at
lcdmcs@uumail.in latest by 18th February 2024.
7. ANONYMITY- Each team shall be allotted a team code upon final registration.
Teams are forbidden from disclosing their identities to the judges or other
participating teams or anywhere in their written submission, and must only use their
respective team codes for all correspondence for the purpose of this Competition
except with the administrators.
Disclosure of identity shall ensure immediate disqualification.

III. DEFINITIONS
“Organizers” and “Administrator” means the Moot Court Society, Law College Dehradun,
faculty of Uttaranchal University.
“Institution” means any recognized Law School/ College or University.
“Participants” means the speakers and the researcher of the Participating Team.
“Participating Team” means the team which has registered itself for the competition as per
the rules given below.
“Participating Institutions” shall be presumed to be the parent institution of the
participating teams.
“Moot Proposition” means the official Moot Problem of the Competition, prepared by the
Administrator and reviewed by externals and, supplemented, corrected, or clarified
thereof.
“Memorial” means the written pleadings of each team, submitted pursuant to these rules.
“Submissions” means and includes Pleadings both oral and written, both on facts and on
law.
“Pleadings” means and include both written submissions in the Memorial and
submissions made in the Oral Rounds .
“Bench” means the Judges of the Oral Rounds of arguments collectively.
“Oral Rounds” means a Team’s pleadings, comprising of both speakers, submitted orally
before the Bench on behalf of either the Petitioner or the Respondent.
“Petitioner” shall mean the one presenting the Petition to the Hon’ble Court.
“Respondent” shall mean the party responding to the petition filed by the Petitioner before
the Hon’ble Court.
“Rebuttals” means the challenges presented by the Petitioner in response to the
Respondent’s submissions.
“Sur-rebuttal” means the defence presented by the Respondent to the rebuttals as defined
above.
“Researcher’s Test” shall mean the test explained in the Rules for the Competition.

“Scouting” means to obtain information or evaluate other team’s performance in any

manner which is illegal and against the spirit of the Competition.

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 IV. MEMORIAL SUBMISSION

SUBMISSION
Each team must prepare memorials for both parties, i.e., the petitioner/applicant and the
respondent.
A soft copy of the memorials must submitted through www.lcdmcs.in latest by 15th March,
2024.
The file names of the electronic copies of the Memorials must contain only the team code and
the side being represented (P for Petitioner & R for Respondent). e.g., Petitioner Memorial of
TC-1 should be named 1P.
8 Hard Copies of the Memorial (4 from each side, i.e. Petitioner and Respondent) must be
submitted to the administrators at the time of reporting on Friday, 29th March 2024.
The hard copies must be identical to the soft copy, else, disqualification would ensue.

COMPENDIUM
Compendium means a compilation of cases and other materials referred to in or supporting
the written submission that are or may be submitted by a Team at
lcdmcs@uttaranchaluniversity.ac.in by 22nd March, 2024.
The Compendium shall only contain the first page of the cited authority along and the
relevant pages.

FORMAT OF MEMORIALS
Memorials must be drafted in the SAMPLE MEMORIAL FORMAT that can be downloaded
from https://lcdmcs.in/downloads/.
The Sample format contains a cover page and all sections that are to be included in the
Memorial. Teams are strictly advised to adhere to the same format and any deviation from
the sample format shall ensure disqualification.
The Memorial shall be printed on only one side of A4 size paper, with the following
mandatory formatting specifications:
1 inch margin on all sides;
Time New Roman typeface with 12 font size; and
1.5 line spacing.
The maximum page limit for argument advanced shall be 35 pages.
Teams shall cite authorities in the Memorial using footnotes by following the SILC
MANUAL downloadable from https://lcdmcs.in/downloads/ Explanatory or illustrative
footnotes are not allowed. For footnotes, the formatting specifications are:
Time New Roman typeface with 10 font size; and
Single (1) line spacing.
The Memorials shall be spiral bound.
The following color scheme shall be followed
for the Cover Page of the Memorials: PETITIONER: BLUE & RESPONDENT: RED (The
cover pages are already color coded in the sample memorial).

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 IV. MEMORIAL SUBMISSION

EVALUATION OF MEMORIALS
The Memorials shall be adjudged out of total of 100 marks.
The following are the grounds of adjudication:

SNO. GROUNDS MARKS

1 Knowledge of Law and Facts 20 marks

2 Proper and Articulate Analysis 15 marks

3 Depth and use of research 15 marks

4 Organization and Presentation 15 marks

5 Grammar and Language 10 marks

6 Novelty of Arguments 15 marks

7 Clarity of thought and Originality 10 marks

8 TOTAL 100 MARKS

PENALTIES

SNO. GROUNDS MARKS

2 Marks for every 12 hours delay;

1 Late Submission
disqualification after 48 hours.

2 Incorrect file name 1 Marks per file.

3 Deviation from Sample Memorial Format 2 Marks for each instance.

4 Improper Formatting 2 Marks for each instance.

5 Improper Citations 5 Marks

6 Exceeding page limit in argument section 2 Marks per page

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 IV. MEMORIAL SUBMISSION

QUALIFICATION OF MEMORIALS AND SEEDING

There shall be a Memorial Elimination Round after the submission and evaluation of the
Memorials.
The top 32 teams shall be selected based on their Memorial scores. Only these 32 teams shall
be eligible to participate in the Oral Rounds of the Competition upon payment of the
registration fee.
The Result of the Memorial Knockout Round shall be notified latest by 19th March, 2024.
The top 32 teams from the Memorial Elimination Round shall be seeded or ranked based on
their memorial scores and thus a Preliminary Seeding Chart shall be prepared for Oral
Rounds.
The Seeding chart shall not be disclosed until the Valedictory Ceremony to maintain the
spirit of the Competition. Please note that the result of the memorial elimination round is not
in particular order of merit .

EXCHANGE OF MEMORIALS
Allocation of sides (Petitioner/Respondent) shall be based on a draw conducted in the
presence of any member of the organizing committee concerned with Memorial Exchange.
Teams failing to be present during the draw shall be disqualified and no appeal in this
regard, to any office, shall be entertained.
There shall be an exchange of Memorials between the respective opposing teams, by the
fixtures as determined by Seeding, before all the rounds of the competition.

V. RESEARCHER’S TEST
The Researchers’ Test shall be conducted on Friday, 29th March, 2024.
Participation in the Researchers’ Test is mandatory for all Teams and failure to
participate may result in disqualification subject to the discretion of the
administrators.
In case of Teams with three Members, only the designated Researcher shall write
the test and such Researcher shall not be allowed to address the forum during the
Oral Rounds. Any Team violating this rule may be disqualified from the
Competition.
In the case of Teams with only two Members, either of those Members may write
the test.
The duration of the Researchers’ Test shall be 1 hour. The questions may be
subjective or in Multiple Choice Questions or mixed.
Researchers’ Test shall test the knowledge of the laws involved as well as the
factual details of the Case and the application of the relevant laws to the
circumstances in the moot problem.

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 VI. ORAL ROUNDS - RULES AND GUIDELINES

ORAL SUBMISSIONS
The order in which teams shall submit their oral submission throughout the Competition
shall be: Counsels for Appellant/Petitioner followed by Counsels for the Respondent.
The time split between the speakers must be communicated to the Court Masters prior to the
commencement of each Round. Once so informed, these timings will not be changed.
Delay in appearance for a round exceeding five (5) minutes will render disqualification of the
team for that round. In such a case, their opponent shall make their oral submissions ex-
parte.
The Compendium (if any) of cited authorities shall be submitted to the Court Masters prior
to the oral pleading session. Any further document may be submitted during the proceeding,
only on the discretion of the Bench.
Use of any electronic devices is strictly prohibited during oral rounds.
For chit passing, the team members may pass written material to the Orator who may be
speaking, in a discreet manner without disrupting court proceedings.

EVALUATION OF ORAL ROUNDS

Each Counsel (orator) shall be marked on a scale of 100.
The following are the grounds on which the adjudication is based on, but not limited to:

SNO. GROUNDS MARKS

1 Knowledge of Law 20 marks

2 Application of law to facts 20 marks

3 Ingenuity and ability to answer questions. 20 marks

4 Use of Authority 15 marks

5 Style, Poise, Courtesy, Demeanor 10 marks

6 ExceedingTime Management and Organization 10 marks

7 Effective Rebuttals 05 marks

8 TOTAL MARKS 100 MARKS

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 VI. ORAL ROUNDS - RULES AND GUIDELINES

ORAL ROUNDS AND TIME DIVISION

The Competition is divided into four rounds:

Time Division One speaker shall

S.NO ROUNDS
(for each team) reserve not more than

1 Preliminary Round 25 mins 15 mins

2 Quarter- Final Round 35 mins 20 mins

3 Semi - Final Round 45 mins 25 mins

4 Final Round 45 mins 25 mins

PRELIMINARY ROUND QUARTER - FINAL ROUND

There shall be two preliminary rounds, Time limit for the oral submissions shall
each team shall have to argue from both be thirty-five (35) minutes for each team.
the sides. This shall include the submissions of both
Time limit for the oral submissions in the speakers from the team and the time
each round shall be twenty-five (25) reserved for rebuttal/sur-rebuttal. No
minutes for each team. This shall include speaker may reserve more than twenty
the submissions of both the speakers (20) minutes for his/her oral
from the team and the time reserved for submissions.
rebuttal/sur-rebuttal. No speaker may
reserve more than fifteen (15) minutes for
his/her individual oral submissions.

SEMI - FINAL ROUND FINAL ROUND

Time limit for the oral submissions shall Time limit for the oral submissions shall
be forty-five (45) minutes for each team. be forty-five (45) minutes for each team.
This shall include the submissions of both This shall include the submissions of both
the speakers from the team and the time the speakers from the team and the time
reserved for rebuttal/sur-rebuttal. No reserved for rebuttal/sur-rebuttal. No
speaker may reserve more than twenty- speaker may reserve more than twenty-
five (25) minutes for his/her oral five (25) minutes for his/her oral
submissions. submissions.

APPLICABLE TO ALL THE ROUNDS

Only one speaker from each team shall be permitted to rebut/sur-rebut and team shall not
reserve more than five (5) minutes for rebuttal or sur-rebuttal; and the sur-rebuttal shall be
limited to the rebuttals made by the opponent team.

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 VII. STRUCTURE OF ORAL ROUNDS

PRELIMINARY ROUND
No two teams will argue against each other more than once in the Preliminary Rounds.
The top 8 teams based on their win/loss ratio (Win-Loss Ratio is the ratio of number of Wins
versus the number of Loss in the Preliminary Rounds.) and Total Preliminary Score (Total
Preliminary Score is the total score obtained by both the speakers in both the Preliminary
Rounds.
Total Preliminary score does not include the memorial scores.)
The Preliminary Rounds, shall qualify for the Quarter Final Rounds. Further, the following
shall be the system for determining the teams that advance to the Quarter Final Rounds.
If there are more than 8 teams that have a Win-Loss ratio of 2:0, then out of such teams, the
top 8 teams based on their Total Preliminary Score, shall qualify for the Quarter Finals.
If less than 8 teams are having a Win-Loss Ratio of 2:0, then firstly, all such teams having a
Win-Loss Ratio of 2:0 shall advance for the Quarter Finals Rounds. Secondly, Among the
teams that have a Win-Loss Ratio of 1:0, the remaining spots in the Quarter Final Rounds
shall be filled, based on the Total Preliminary Score of such teams.
If there continues to be a tie, then the team with the higher Memorial scores shall qualify to
the Quarter Final Rounds.

ADVANCED ROUNDS

All the advanced rounds will be knock-out round.

The side on which a Team will be arguing will be decided by a draw of lots with the Teams
picking the sides. The matchups will be based on the ranking in the preceding round.
In case of a tie, the marks obtained in the Memorials will be considered. The Team with the
higher score will win.

VIII. SCOUTING
“Scouting” is not permitted and it shall be deemed to have happened if the
Speakers, Researcher, or any other person affiliated with a team is found:
Witnessing, hearing, observing, etc. the oral submissions in an oral round, except
where the oral round is the final round or one in which the team to which he/she
is affiliated is participating in;
Reading a Memorial of a team except where: it is of the team to which he/she is
affiliated, or the Memorials have been obtained on account of an exchange of
Memorials before a Round of the team to which he/she is affiliated.

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 IX. AWARDS

The following awards will be given : -

INR 30,000 /-
WINNING TEAM (Trophy and Certificate of Appreciation)

INR 20,000 /-
RUNNERS-UP (Trophy and Certificate of Appreciation)

INR 7,500 /-
BEST MEMORIAL (Trophy and Certificate of Appreciation)

INR 5,000 /-
BEST COUNSEL (Male) (Trophy and Certificate of Appreciation)

INR 5,000 /-
BEST COUNSEL (Female) (Trophy and Certificate of Appreciation)

INR 5,000 /-
BEST RESERACHER (Trophy and Certificate of Appreciation)

Certificate shall be awarded to all participating teams.

X. ACCOMODATION, FOOD AND CONVEYANCE

Accommodation and Food shall be provided to all teams by the administrators.
Conveyance to and fro from the place of accommodation to the college shall be
provided to all the teams. The teams must mandatorily submit their travel plan
online at www.lcdmcs.in by 23rd March, 2024 upon confirmation of their
selection after the Memorial Elimination round.

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 XI. IMPORTANT DATES

1. Release of Moot Proposition 18th January, 2024

2. Last date of Provisional Registration 20th February, 2024

3. Last date of Final Registration 20th February, 2024

4. Last Date for Seeking Clarifications 18th February, 2024

5. Release of Clarification 20th February, 2024

6. Last date of Memorial Submission 15th March, 2024

7. Memorial Knock- Out Result 19th March, 2024

8. Travel Plan & Fees Submission 21st March, 2024

Last date of Compendium Submission

9. 22nd March, 2024
(if any)

XII. MISCELLANEOUS
Information given to any participant of a team shall be deemed to be
communicated to the whole team.
The Proposition is neither intended to nor does it attempt to resemble any
incident or any person, living or dead. Any such resemblance is purely
coincidental. The Proposition is a fictitious factual account prepared for the
present Competition only and it does not attempt to influence or predict the
outcome of any matter whatsoever.
The copyright in the Memorials submitted by the teams shall vest with the
administrators. The acceptance of such vesting is a precondition to participation
in the Competition.
The Administrators reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or change, in any
manner whatsoever, the Rules governing the Competition, which would be
communicated to the teams within a reasonable period.

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 CONTACT US
Any queries (other than the Moot Proposition) may be directed to the following persons:

Ms. Aditi Bansal

+91 - 73020 06621
(President, LCDMCS)

Mr. Shivansh Agrawal

+91-6396126165
(Vice- President, LCDMCS)

Ms. Jyoti Pratap

+91 - 73008 76918
(Secretary Administration, LCDMCS)

Ms. Ashwarya Bansal

+91- 74098 89625
(Joint Convenor, LCDMCS)

Ms. Neha Rawat

+91- 89658 96866
(Joint Convenor, LCDMCS)

www.lcdmcs.in lcdmcs@uumail.in

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