About NLU Jodhpur’s CLS

National Law University, Jodhpur (NLUJ) is one of India’s leading law schools situated in the vibrant and colourful city of Jodhpur, Rajasthan. NLUJ has constantly been ranked as one. of the top law schools in India.

The Corporate Law Society (CLS) of NLUJ was established in 2014, with the primary objective of fostering discussions related to corporate law. To facilitate such discussions, we host stimulating lectures given by eminent corporate lawyers on contemporary issues relating capital markets, to banking and finance, competition laws, mergers and acquisitions, projects, etc.

About the Essay Competition

The Corporate Law Society of National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur is pleased to announce the 6th Pranita Mehta Memorial Essay Competition, 2022 in memory of Ms. Pranita Mehta, an exceptional student of NLU, Jodhpur.

Eligibility Criteria

All students pursuing under-graduate (three/five year) or post-graduate law degrees from any law school/university/college recognized by the Bar Council of India are eligible to participate in the Competition.

About Ms Pranita Mehta

An epitome of excellence and diligence, Ms Pranita Mehta was an outstanding student at NLU, Jodhpur (Batch of 2017). She had been a part of the CLS since its inception and was associated with the Society as an Adviser in 2016.

In addition to leading a formidable academic career both at school and university, she was second to none when it came to extra-curricular activities. Throughout her time in NLU, Jodhpur, Pranita performed exceptionally well in her academic endeavours and was the recipient of several accolades at various international moot court competitions.

Pranita, a corporate law enthusiast, was also amongst the first ones in her batch to get recruited by one of India’s Tier-1 law firms. She personified not just the ideal student but also embodied the right mix of charm and cheerfulness. Also known as a dynamic all-rounder, Pranita touched everyone’s lives by becoming a major source of inspiration and delight.

Topics

  • Code of Conduct for CoC: Fall of CoC Supremacy?
  • The Zee-Sony Marriage: Concerns in Corporate Governance
  • The Proposed “Promoter to “Person in Control Approach of SEBI: A Welcome Change?
  • Section 29A of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016: Corporate Governance in the aftermath of CIRP
  • Safe Harbour Protection Directive for E-Commerce Platforms: On the touchstone of IT Rules
  • Interplay between G7’s Globe Minimum Tax Rate and Corporate Governance in India

Important Deadlines

  • Registration Deadline: December 25, 2021 [11:59 PM]
  • Submission Deadline: January 9, 2021 [11.59 PM]

Prizes

Winners shall be awarded the following prize money:

  • First Prize: Rs. 25,000/
  • Second Prize: Rs. 15,000/
  • Third Prize: Rs 10,000/
  • Publication with JCLG: The winning essay will also be published in the well-reputed on Corporate Law Governance [JCLG”]. and Journal
  • Internship with IndusLaw: Top three winners of the Competition will also get the opportunity to intern with IndusLaw.
  • Merit Certificates: Top ten submissions will also be given merit certificates.

Submission Guidelines

  • Submission shall be made only in MS Word format (.doc/docx). PDF form shall not be accepted.
  • Formatting Guidelines:
    • Font and Size of Main Text and Footnote. Times New Roman, 12 Point for main text, and Times New Roman, 10 Point for footnotes.
    • Size and Alignment: A4 Size with 1 Inch Margin; all text except headings justified.
    • Footnoting: The participant has to adopt a uniform style of citation throughout the document.
    • Spacing: Submission should be 1.5 spaced (except footnotes which may be single spaced).
    • Word Limit: Word limit of the submission is 2000 3000 words (excluding abstract and footnotes). Abstract should not be more than 300 words.
    • Plagiarism: Any submission that is found to be plagiarized beyond 25% shall be disqualified from the competition.
    • Anonymity: Participant shall not include his/her name in the submission’s text in any form
    • Co-Authorship: Allowed upto 2 co-authors
  • Any previously published entry would not be permitted. Copyright of the submission shall remain with CLS.
  • In case of any conflicts, CLS shall be the final authority on the guidelines.
  • In case a participant is submitting an assignment/project, which has been submitted to their university’s Turnitin repository, CLS requires the participants to submit the associated Turnitin report via email indicating that the plagiarism percent is less than 25%.
  • No registration fee is required to participate in the competition.

Registration link

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7JkLV7ge7SmEGIMWMusGy6ry8yJ1co-y6xmEs596g_1oyLg/viewform

Submission link

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHu3tw5KQBt10VMMhHyz3ueZu6gMAeLNH1j3Oj1PBYJZxo0Q/viewform

For more details

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N3YqErflxP_Km4JZAxBwXflul18Y3fnf/view

Contact details

Mail at: clsnlu@gmail.com

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About the Firm

Lily Thomas, a name that can’t be forgotten, and inventor of a new idea, called Public Interest Litigation, has dedicated her entire life to converting our country into a better place to live in. Adv. Saju Jakob, being the legacy holder of Adv. Lily Thomas, along with his colleagues, has been stern to carry forward her vision and mission to create constitutional awareness of equality and fraternity in the society. The law firm aims to perpetuate the spirit of social revolution by fighting for the rights of as many individuals as possible.

About the Competition

The firm is organizing its 2nd Essay Writing Competition. The topic for this year’s Essay Writing Competition, as below: “Ambit and scope of accountability/liability of a public officer, in India, in the event of failure to perform public duties or to protect the fundamental rights while discharging public duties“. The aim of the competition is to promote lawyers as the inventors of social transformation, which always requires a shift in the collective consciousness of society and hence new inventions in the field of law through lawyers.

It is open to all law students, advocates, legal professionals, journalists and academicians and to all those who are interested in other related fields.

About the Theme

Article 34 of the German Constitution provides for liability for violation of official duty. Under the provision, if any person, in the exercise of a public office entrusted to him, violates his official duty towards a third party, liability shall rest principally with the state or public body that employs him. In the event of intentional wrongdoing or gross negligence, the right of recourse against the individual officer shall be preserved. The ordinary courts should not be closed to claims for compensation or indemnity.

Many other countries have guaranteed such rights in their Constitutions. The essay writing competition invites/calls for articles on the important subject of accountability of offices holding Public Officers, especially Civil Servants, Central/State Governments, PSU’s, Nationalized Banks, and other officers who use public money for the public cause.

Prizes

  • Winner: Rs. 10,000/-  along with a Certificate of Appreciation.
  • First Runner-up: Rs. 5,000/-  along with a Certificate of Appreciation.
  • Second Runner-up: Rs. 3,000/-  along with a Certificate of Appreciation.
  • The next 7 participants will each receive Rs. 1,000/-  and a Certificate of Appreciation.
  • The Articles of the Top Three candidates will be published on the firm’s official website.
  • The Top Three participants will be given a two-minute opportunity to present their papers in the Memorial Lecture
  • Active Participants who attend the Memorial Lecture on December 12, 2021, at 4:15 PM will be awarded a Certificate of Participation

Submission Guidelines

  • Word Limit: 1600-1800 words (excluding footnotes and abstract).
  • No Co-authorship is allowed.
  • Multiple entries for the same authors are not allowed.
  • Individual Attachments: Name; contact details; current academic status (if applicable); Year, University/College, etc. undertaking to guarantee originality.
  • Citation Style: 19th Bluebook edition.
  • The Font shall be Times New Roman, the font size- 12 and the line spacing is 1.5.

How to Submit?

All the interested participants should send their articles along with abstracts by 04th December 2021 with the subject “Lawyers as Inventors”. Essays should be sent to the firm’s office via email at
essays@lilythomas.org

Participants shall send their personal details/contact details. Any late submission will not be considered.

Results will be announced on December 12, 2021, in the Memorial Lecture, the details of which will be uploaded later/soon.

Important Dates

  • Deadline for abstract submission: December 4, 2021
  • Memorial Lecture: December 12, 2021, at 16:15 hrs.
  • Result Declaration: December 12, 2021

Contact Details

office@lilythomas.org or 9667661678

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