Month: November 2020

About the Institution:

Gitarattan International Business School (giBS) was established in the year 2004. giBS is affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Centre for legal studies, giBS conducts Law courses of BBA (LLB), BA (LLB) which are approved by Bar Council of India (BCI) and management courses by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of HRD, and Government of India.  The institute is accredited as category ‘A’ by National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC) and assessed as Category ‘A+’ by State fee Regulatory Committee, a fee committee of Govt. of NCT of Delhi & rated highest grading ‘A’ by Joint inspection Committee of Govt. of NCT of Delhi & GGSIP University. The institute has been rated Grade ‘A’ by Academic Audit Cell of GGSIP University consecutively from past 8 years. giBS has also been rated no. 2 by Times B School Survey 2019. 

Eligibility:

Any UG/PG students of recognised colleges and universities.

Committees along with the agendas for the event are listed below:

LOK SABHA: REVIEWING THE RESERVATION POLICY WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON 10% RESERVATION FOR THE ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTION.

Extensive discussion on the contemporary socio-political issues shall take place among Law and Non Law students participating across
the nation and necessary outcomes shall enable the youth to think and design the newer policies and framework which shall help the
society at large to grow.

Date of the event:

28-29 November 2020.

Registration details:

Date of Event: 28th& 29th November 2020
For Delegates: Rs 199/-
Last Date of Registration: 20th November 2020
Registration and Payment Link: https://rzp.io/l/lj9bVz4q
Platform: Google Meet / Zoom.

Awards:

Best Parliamentarian: Rs 5000/-along with Merit Certificate( Digital)
High Commendation: Rs 3000/- along with Merit Certificate( Digital)
Special Mention: Rs 2000/- along with Merit Certificate( Digital)
Honourable Mention: Rs 2000/- along with Merit Certificate( Digital)
All the participants will receive Participation Certificate ( Digital)

General Rules:

The rules are based on democratic principles. By these rules, it is to ensure that everybody gets a chance to be heard and a proper decorum is maintained in the course of discussion that take place in Parliament.

• The Registration Fee is nonrefundable.
• Anonymity is our priority, so the delegate must enter the meeting room with their respective portfolio names and not by their own names.
• Dress code- Decent Business Formals or in accordance with the portfolio.
• The cameras of all the delegates must be switched on and the microphone must be muted unless EB allows.
• If there is any genuine reason for the cameras to be switched off, it should be prior intimated to the organizing team.
• Any kind of nuisance, vulgar language, nonparliamentary language would directly lead to disqualification.
• CLS-GIBS reserves the right to alter or change the rules or the procedure of the event.
• No request for the change of the portfolio would be entertained.
• Non-compliance with the rules would lead to the disqualification of the members at the discretion of the judges.
• English shall be the official and working language of the committee during the formal and informal debate.
• Use of Webcam/Face Camera (Device used by the participant) while speaking is mandatory
• Every participant has to make sure that they have a proper internet connection with a Camera and Microphone.
• In case of poor signals
  or blackout from participants, they will not be given any additional time or any other compensation. And it shall be deemed that the
  participant goes away from the event.
• CLS-GIBS shall not be held responsible for connectivity issues of any kind.
  Note: The Rule Book shall be given to the participants after Registration.

Contact information:

Student convener:

Ms Ananya: +91 9899339456
Ms Garima: +91 9599536871
Ms Avaya: +91 8708227983

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PGDM (Law) Program at Adani Institute of Infrastructure Management (AIIM), Ahmedabad is organizing a National Essay Writing Competition. The competition is intended to provide a platform for students across the country for their participation and showcasing their research and writing skills and abilities.

Eligibility:

The competition is open to all students of UG and PG (Including Foreign Nationals)

Topics:

• Future Role of Technology in Business Growth
• Role of Ethics in Business Developments
• “Ease of Doing Business” in India and the Government Initiatives in 2020
• Climate Change and Corporate Responsibility
• Corporate Governance and Role of Women Directors

Guidelines:

Writing guidelines:

1. The essay must be submitted in English only, between 1500-2000 words.
2. The essay must be the original work of a single author.
3. The essay submitted or selected or published elsewhere shall not be sent for the competition.
4. The essay should clear our plagiarism check.
5. The organizer reserve the right to cancel/disqualify any of the entry if found in violation of the guidelines for Submission.
6. In all matters related to the Competition, the decision of the Panel constituted by the organizer shall be final and conclusive.

Submission guidelines:

1. The essay must be sent by email to lawgicaladani@gmail.com  with the name of the participant, NEC 2020 in the subject line (Example: To lawgicaladani@gmail.com Subject: Anil Patel, NEC 2020)
2. The essay must be attached in ‘ .doc’ or ‘.docx’ format
3. The first page of the essay should contain the author details: Name, Address, e-mail id, Contact number, and name of the College/University along with address, course, and the semester of the Participant.

Important dates:

• Opening of Registration: 1st Nov 2020
• Last Date of Registration: 10th Nov 2020
• Last Date of Submission: 20th Nov 2020
• Result Declaration: 26th Nov 2020

Awards:

1. First Prize- Rs. 3000/-

2. Second Prize- Rs. 2000/-

3. Third Prize- Rs. 1000/-

Contact details:

• Faculty Convenor: Jehirul Islam, 09723361869
• Student Co-ordinator: Nishit Bhatt, 082001261 38
• Write to: lawgicaladani@gmail.com

Official Brochure:

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About RMLNLU

Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, formerly Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law Institute, is a public law school and a National Law University located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. As one of the Autonomous law schools in India

About Regstreet Law Advisors:

Regstreet Law Advisors is a niche corporate and financial sector regulatory law firm that provides legal solutions in the regulatory space of  SEBI, IRDAI, IBBI, RBI, PFRDA, and their Appellate Tribunals or Courts.

About the International Legal Essay Writing Competition:

The Journal Committee (“Committee”) at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow, in collaboration with Regstreet Law Advisors is organizing the 8th edition of the RMLNLU International Legal Essay Writing Competition (“RILEC”) along with the RMLNLU-Regstreet Law Advisors Conference on Financial Regulatory law on 14 March 2021

Eligibility:

All authors intending to participate in this legal essay writing competition must be pursuing their 5-year integrated LL.B. (Hons.) course / 3-year LL.B. course / LL.M. from any recognized university in India and an equivalent law degree, abroad for the academic year of 2020-2021, to be eligible to participate in the Competition.

Theme:

Financial Regulatory Laws

Sub themes:

1. Regulatory Hurdles to the Growth of a Successful IFSC in India
2. Financial Regulations and the Innovation in Fintech
3. Direct Overseas Listing
4. Resolution of Financial Firms
5. Analysis of the Stock Exchange Responses to Curb the Pandemic Caused Volatility
6. Social Stock Exchange
7. Trading Member Default

Note: The sub-themes are only indicative.

All entries in this legal essay writing competition will be judged and ranked by the Regstreet Law Advisors and Journal Committee.

Important dates:

The last date for submission is 17 January 2021. A maximum of top five entries will be selected for the virtual conference to be organised on 14 March 2021.

Awards:

• The selected entries will be considered for publication in the next issue of the RMLNLU Law Review-Journal & the RMLNLU Law Review Blog. The top three essays will be conferred with rewards.
• Winner – INR 15,000
• First Runner-up – INR 10,000 Second Runner-up – INR 5,000
• The top three entries will be receiving a ‘certificate of achievement’ and an opportunity to intern at Regstreet Law Advisors.
• A ‘certificate of merit’ shall be provided to the selected entries.
• Selected entries will get an opportunity to be considered for publication in the next issue of the RMLNLU Law Review-Journal & the RMLNLU Law Review Blog.
• All participants shall be receiving a ‘certificate of participation’.

Submission guidelines:

Participants are requested to adhere to the following submission guidelines:

• Word Limit for the Competition: 4000-4500 words (excluding footnotes).
• Individual  Attachments:  Name;  contact details; current academic status (Year, University, etc.); undertaking as to guarantee originality.
• Formatting specifications: Font and size for the essay: Times New Roman | 12
• Font and size for footnotes: Times New Roman | 10
• Line spacing: 1.5
• Citation Style: A uniform Style of citation should be followed throughout the essay.
• The file name must consist only of the author’s name.
• Entries should be emailed to rilec.rmlnlu@gmail.com under the subject title “Entry for 8th RILEC – [Name(s) of Author(s)]” in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
• The last date for the submission of soft copies is 17th January 2021.
• Any queries relating to the essay competition should be addressed to rilec.rmlnlu@gmail.com.

Contact details:

Email us at: rilec.rmlnlu@gmail.com

For more details, visit:

ww.facebook.com/RMLNLURILEC

Phone numbers:

Agrima Gupta: +91 9810373335

Harshit Agrawal: +91 9425429954

Anmol Adhrit: +91 8825314318

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Ministry of External Affairs is looking to hire for the job post of Consultant in Court Cases in the CPV (Consular, Passport & Visa) Division of the Ministry of External Affairs.

Job description:

The Consultant shall act as a single-window for all Court cases pertaining to matters dealt with by the CPV Division of MEA.

• To receive and compile the Court notices / Summons / Petitions, etc.
• To share Court notice / Summons / Petitions with Section / Divisions concerned in the Ministry and Missions / Posts abroad and solicit their inputs to prepare responses to such Notices / Summons / Petitions, etc.
• To prepare draft affidavits and other inputs in consultation with Section/Divisions concerned and in consultation with Central Government Standing Counsels / Law Officers.
• To coordinate and maintain contact with Central Govt. Standing Counsels to keep abreast of ongoing and current Court Cases.
• To maintain a status report of all ongoing Court Cases and track the dates of next hearing etc to suitably alert the Officers concerned.
• To process matters related to payment of professional fees to Central Govt. Standing Counsels / Law Officers as admissible.
• Any other legal matter as directed by Head of Division.

Eligibility:

• The Applicant should be an Indian national.
• The applicants must have retired from Central Government service at the level of Deputy Secretary/ Under Secretary.
• He/She must possess Bachelors’s Degree in law.
• The applicant must also have knowledge of basic computer skills.
• The applicant must have 2 years’ experience in handling Court Cases.
• Applicants should not be older than 63 years of age and should be physically fit to perform duties.
• Desirable Criteria: 5 years of work experience in handling Courts Cases/legal field

Application process:

• The applicants must attach the following documents in support of their educational qualifications, experience in Govt. service and PPO Order, etc, with the application.
• The envelope containing the applicants’ details as mentioned above should be clearly labeled “Application for the post of Consultant (Court Cases) for CPV Division of Ministry of External Affairs”.
• The address the application should be sent to :
  Shri S. L. Mallik,
  Under Secretary (PF/PG) Ministry of External Affairs,
  Room No. 4071,
  Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, 23-D,
  Janpath, New Delhi 110011.

Last date to apply:

18/11/2020

Visit the link for more details: https://mea.gov.in/Images/amb/Advertisment-Consultant-04-11-2020.pdf

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About the Seminar:

To appreciate the concept of Constitutionalism, understand the role of the Judiciary in upholding Constitutionalism, discuss the challenges faced by courts in upholding the Rule of Law and provide insights upon emerging issues on judicial sanctity and transformative Constitutionalism; the School of Law, Sharda University is organizing a National Virtual Seminar and seeks submissions from academicians, lawyers, research scholars, and students.

Themes:

The organizers of the Seminar call upon the legal professionals, academicians, practitioners, research scholars, administrators, students, social activists and the representatives of governmental and non-governmental organizations to present their research papers relevant to the below-mentioned themes:

1. Politics and Constitutionalism
2. Transformative Constitutionalism and Role of Judiciary in India
3. Sanctity of Judiciary for maintaining Constitutionalism
4. Modern Concept of Rule of Law
5. Environmental Constitutionalism
6. Judicial Supremacy in Comparative Constitutional Law
7. Contemporary Constitutionalism and the dialectic of constituent power
8. Mediated Popular Constitutionalism
9. Judges as guardians of constitutionalism and human rights
10. New Constitutionalism and the Expansion of Judicial Authority

The above themes are indicative and the author can send the article on any topic related to the broad theme of the Seminar.

Hon’ble Guests:

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dipak Misra (Former Chief Justice of India) will be gracing the event as the Chief Guest for the inaugural session and Hon’ble Justice Ms. Indira Banerjee* (Judge, Supreme Court of India) will be gracing the event as the Chief Guest for the Valedictory session. (*to be confirmed).

Registration details and Dates:

Dates:

Participants should submit the Abstract along with the full paper latest by 18th November 2020 along with the requisite fee.

Registration fees:

Professionals/Advocates & Academicians- Rs. 750/-
Students & Research Scholars- Rs. 500/-
Attendees(Not presenting/submitting papers) :- No Fees

Last date for submission of Abstracts & Full Paper: 18th November,2020.

Google form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfU-Gt2Go8w6JAAwFKkpMqr9DS2ccDgRq7SQUzb2PtiZIXO1g/viewform

Bank Details:

Name of Account Holder: SHARDA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW

Account Number: 912010034705440

IFSC Code: UTIB0000624
Bank Name Address: AXIS BANK LTD., ALPHA COMMERCIAL BELT
GREATER NOIDA

Guidelines for the seminar paper:

• The abstract should be a maximum of 250 words indicating the theme of the proposed research with five relevant keywords. The research paper should be strictly thematic.
• Full Paper must consist of a minimum of 2500 words and a maximum of 6000 words excluding references and footnotes (Descriptive footnotes and substantive text in the footnotes is not permitted).
• Footnotes must follow The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (Harvard, 19th Edition).
• Abstract and Full paper is to be submitted in soft copy in MS-Word format(Times New Roman, font size 14 for the heading, 12 for the text, and 10 for the footnotes with 1.5 spacing for the text and 1.0 spacing for the footnotes).
• A separate MS-Word File should be submitted containing the article title, followed by Author’s Name, Co-author’s Name(if any) affiliation, communication address, email, and phone details.
• Submission of a declaration stating that the work is original and bonafide.
• Only one co-author is permitted.

Contact details:

Email ID: seminar.law[at]sharda.ac.in

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Harvard Law School (HLS) is organizing a webinar on ‘Internships at the Intersection: Human Rights Protections & Corporate Power’ on November 9, 2020.

About the webinar:

The Human Rights & Business Association (HuB) presents a panel and conversation on internships at the intersection of human rights, social justice, business and corporate power. Students will share their experiences in areas ranging from whistleblower protection and fighting human trafficking to the intersections of business and human rights with both technology and food policy. We’ll have perspectives from non-profits, in-house, and big law, and we’ll share tips on navigating the OPIA and OCS landscapes.

Note: The webinar is open for all.

Times and Date:

• Time: 10:30 PM IST, and 12 PM Eastern Time (the US and Canada).
• Date: November 09, 2020.

Register by the link given:

https://harvard.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtc-iqrTopGdCi4gRFCReQDSe68UTyZdrF.?timezone_id=Asia%2FKolkata

Visit: https://hls.harvard.edu/event/internships-at-the-intersection-human-rights-protections-corporate-power/

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Centre for International Humanitarian Law & Human Rights Law, Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad is organizing the ninth edition of its annual flagship event – International Virtual Conference on International Humanitarian and Refugee Laws, in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) India on January 13, 2021.

The conference aims to promote discussions that reflect on the successes and challenges in the treaty implementation that have been universally ratified in the field of International Humanitarian Laws.

Themes:

• Blurring lines between civilians and combatants due to technological advancements in warfare under the Geneva Conventions.
• Good practices of refugee protection in India and South Asia.
• Supporting urban refugees during COVID-19 pandemic: Challenges and Solutions.
• Analysis of recent judgments in IHL for strengthening its enforcement and implementation.
• Health Care in Danger.
• Challenges and Prospects of Humanitarian Organizations.

Eligibility:

The conference is open to any Undergraduate students, Postgraduate students, Academicians, and Ph.D. scholars.

Dates to Remember:

• Abstract Submission: November 20, 2020.
• Paper Submission: December 27, 2020.
• For further details about the submission guidelines and registration fees, the brochure is attached herein.

Click here to visit the official website:

International Virtual Conference On International Humanitarian Law And Refugee Laws – Ninth Edition

Brochure:

Contact Details:

Faculty Coordinator:

Ms. Anviksha Pachori.

Student Coordinator(s):

Shubham Vijay, Chairperson (+91-9571878165) [WhatsApp]

Rishika Garg, Vice-Chairperson (+91-7976611758) [WhatsApp]

Anchal Jain, Treasurer (+91-9783531211) [WhatsApp]

Email: cihls[at]nirmauni.ac.in

Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar is hiring for Teaching and Research Associate in Law.

Role and Responsibilities:

Under the guidance of Dean, Research and overall guidance of Director and the Registrar, the incumbent shall perform the following roles and
responsibilities;
(i) Conduct interdisciplinary research in areas of law in collaboration with teaching and research staff including honorary members and students;
(ii) Publishing research papers in UGC/Scopus/Web of Science indexed journals;
(iii) Submitting research proposals to various agencies and getting research funding and consultancy projects;
(iv) Provide research assistance to teaching and research staff as and when required;
(v) Develop, plan, execute, monitor, and report interdisciplinary research in collaboration with external universities, institutions, government departments, industrial and economic agencies, judiciary within India and abroad;
(vi) Provide input to general teaching faculty on the latest research developments and emerging research trends in respective fields;
(vii)Participate in overall planning and development of academic, research, training, and extension programs and activities of the University;
(viii) Conduct research-based training and extension activities in the area of law;
(ix) Perform any other duties including administrative, coordination, etc. as required to achieve the aims and objectives of the University.

Criteria:

(i) The candidate is required to hold a Master’s Degree in Law with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university;
(ii) Good knowledge of the latest national and international research trends and developments in Law;
(iii) Ability to conceptualize and organize international training workshops and brainstorming online/on-site discussions apart from teaching/Research;
(iv) The candidate shall be Fluent in the English language.

Highly Desirable:

(i) Experience in teaching/research in premier law universities/colleges.
(ii) National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET;
(iii) Knowledge of computer application, command over oral and written communication, demonstrated ability to effectively work in a team is essential;
(iv)Ability to innovate and to improve academic programs or services and to pursue interesting new ideas and new methods.

Remuneration:

25,000 per month.

Deadline to apply: November 12, 2020.

How to Apply?

The interested applicants are required to send their CV / Biodata / Resume at hr@gnlu.ac.in on or before 12th November, 2020 with the subject line “Application for the Teaching and Research Associates (Law) – Advertisement Ref. no. GNLU/AC/ FP- 21/2020”

Mode of Interview: Online through Cisco Webex Meetings.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview.

Contact information:

Mr. Rahul Pandya: 8511188720

For the official notification visit: https://gnlu.ac.in//Content/gnlu/pdf/careers/GNLU_AC_FP-21_2020.pdf

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About the competition:

GD Goenka University, in association with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (India), the Society of Indian Law Firms and the Bar Association of India for the first time in a different set-up is organizing the “GD Goenka – CIArb (India) International Virtual Commercial Arbitration Moot Competition, 2020” during November 28- November 29, 2020, on a competition proposition based on “International Commercial Arbitration”.

Eligibility:

• Students duly enrolled and pursuing full-time 5 years or 3 years undergraduate law course from India or from a foreign university with the law as a major.
• Students enrolled and pursuing a post-graduate diploma or short-term certificate courses in law are not eligible to apply.

Registration details:

• Each team shall register to GD Goenka- CIArb (India) International Virtual Arbitration Moot Competition, 2020 by filing the registration form, by 17th November 2020.
• On receipt of the duly filled registration form, the institute shall respond to the participating team, acknowledging the receipt.
• After the deadline for the registration expires, the Governing Council shall respond to each registered team, as specified under clause 3.1.1, with a unique team code, which shall be used to identify the teams during the competition.

Fees:

The registration fee for the competition is Rs. 2000/-

The registration fee for the GD Goenka- CIArb (India) International Virtual Arbitration Moot Competition, 2020 is to be paid through NEFT transfer. No other payment method shall be accepted. Any additional charges incurred by the team while making the wire transfer are to be borne by the team.

All teams must email a scanned copy of the receipt generated on completion of the NEFT transfer at arbitrationmoot[at]gdgoenka.ac.in.

• Name of Beneficiary: G.D. Goenka University
• Name of the Bank: HDFC Bank
• Address: Site No. 2, OCF Pocket, Sector C, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070, India
• S.B A/C Number: 02731450000270
• RTGS/IFS Code Number: HDFC0000273
• Fax Number: 0124-3315936
• MICR Code: 110240034
• Email ID: accountsgdgu[at]gdgoenka.ac.in

For any query: Regarding the rules of the competition or any other queries, send your queries at arbitrationmoot@gdgoenka.ac.in with the subject line “Competition Problem-Queries”. You can also contact any of the following members of the Organizing Committee between 10 am to 4:00 pm (IST)

Faculty Moot Court Committee: 

Shreyas Vyas: +91 7693015323

Abhinav Kumar: +91 8420142231

Student Coordinators:

Vaishali Pooniwala: +91 8120939298

Samyak Sharma: +91 7289938118

Email ID: arbitrationmoot[at]gdgoenka.ac.in

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Stanford Law Review (SLR) invites submission of articles from the members of the legal fraternity, for its online issue.

Submission guidelines:

• The submissions should be original pieces of timely scholarship on newsworthy topics and accessible to a wide audience.
• No longer than 3,000 words, inclusive of footnotes.
• An editable word processing document (.doc, .docx, .rtf, .otf, etc.) and NOT a PDF document.
• All citations should be in Bluebook format.
•  Lighter footnoting is encouraged [An essay of 3,000 words typically has in the ballpark of 30 footnotes].
• As SLR’s review process is blind, the author is requested to remove his/her name and all identifying information from the submission.
• The author’s name may be included in the cover letter/CV and in the form below.

Please visit: https://www.stanfordlawreview.org/submissions/online-article/

Contact information:

Carly Grimes
Online Editor-in-Chief for Volume 73,
e-Mail ID: online[at]stanfordlawreview.org.