Gujarat Maritime University is an endeavor by the Gujarat Maritime Board to provide a fillip to this growth by bridging the knowledge gap within the industry. The prime objective of Gujarat Maritime University is to be a global center for excellence in maritime education, research and development, professional training and it aims to enhance and increase the human capital and capacity of the maritime industry both in India and across the globe.
The aspiration is to serve the global maritime community by producing educated and well-trained professionals in the maritime domain.
About the Competition
In Academic Session 2021-22, GIMAC Committee of School of Maritime Law, Policy and Administration, Gujarat Maritime University is holding its annual flagship event, GMU-CIArb (India) International Maritime Arbitration Competition (GIMAC) from April 8, 2022, to April 10, 2022, online using a virtual platform. The event is expected to have participation from about 50 Law Schools and Universities across India & abroad.
Objective
GMU-CIArb (India) International Maritime Arbitration Competition is aimed at nurturing and creating opportunities for the development of the skills of Arbitration in Maritime Law. For your convenience, I have attached with this mail, GIMAC Invitation, GIMAC Rule, and GIMAC Proposition.
Registration
For registration please log on to and fill out the registration form on or before March 11, 2022.
Awards
The Prize money for the winners of GIMAC 2022 are as follows:
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The Centre of Excellence for Environment and Forest Laws of ICFAI Law School, IFHE Hyderabad, has been founded with the objective of creating awareness about the environment degradation and protection; to ingrain the future generations with the idea of environmental protection and to train the students in a clinical way by creating a Club where they conduct the activities for the protection and upgradation of the environment.
The name of the Environmental Law Club is Green Ambassadors Inspiring All (GAIA). GAIA Club has been student-centric since its inception has the participation from all the batches of BBA.LLB (H) and BA.LLB (H) is being supervised by faculty coordinators. It is regulated under the aegis of the Centre of Excellence.
About the Competition
This event is for students of Law across India. National Competitions have been organized by the Environmental Law Club, Green Ambassadors Inspiring All (GAIA) on the occasion of International Water & Forest Day, i.e. 20 March, 2022.
The Club has initiated the brainstorming on the water crisis by organizing a symposium titled āWater Resources: Sustainable Overturesā, which was graced by eminent persons from the field of law, judiciary, NGOās and various government departments.
The Centre of Excellence for Environment and Forest Laws along with GAIA has been receiving the MOEFCC, Government of India, sponsored training program projects to impart training to the Senior Indian Forest Service Officers nominated by MOEFCC from different parts of the States since 2018 and have successfully completed three such training programs on various topics viz, Environment protection and forest conservation, Joint Forest Management: Issues and Challenges and Intellectual Property Rights: Forest and Trade.
The competitions for the Day include :
Debate
Painting
Extempore
Photography
Elgibility
Students of Law enrolled in UG and PG programs and between the ages of 18-35 years.
Location
Online
Prizes
Winner: 4000 INR
Runner Up: 2500 INR
E-Certificate for all Participants.
How to Register?
Interested participants can register for the competition through this link.
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Faculty of Law was established in the year 2014 as part of Jagran Lakecity University (JLU), Bhopal, a private university established under Section 2(f) of UGC Act, 1956.
About the Competition
Drafting Memorials is a great method of learning law and legal skills that require the students to analyze and argue both sides of a hypothetical legal issue using procedures.
Giving more weight to the practice-based approach of JLU, the Moot Court Committee (MCC), Faculty of Law, is organizing the First JLU National Memorial Drafting Competition, 2022 in collaboration with Lawctopus as media partner and Memo Pundits as knowledge partner.
Teams from all over the country are invited to participate in the competition and win exciting awards and prizes. JLU endeavors to create an atmosphere of invigorating intellectual challenges.
The proposition for the competition is based on laws related to Intellectual Property Rights.
Mode of the Competition: Online
Language: English
Eligibility
The students currently enrolled in either five years or three years LL.B. courses or LL.M. programs from any recognized University or Law College are eligible for participation in the competition. There is no restriction on the number of entries from any college or university.
Team Composition
Each team shall consist of one individual or two individuals that qualify the eligibility criteria. Multiple teams are allowed from different University/Law School/ College/Departments.
Registration Procedure
Registration fees: Rs. 700/- (The registration fee shall be non-refundable and non-transferable in any circumstance)
Only 40 teams will be allowed to register in the competition on a first come first served basis. Once a team registers by completing the formalities given, a Team Code shall be assigned to the team.
Best team (1st Position) ā Prize money of Rs. 12000/- + Certificate of Merit + 1 free course of any choice offered by Memo Pundits
Runner-up Team (2nd Position) ā Prize money of Rs. 7000/- + Certificate of Merit + INR 1500/- discount coupon on any one course of choice offered by Memo Pundits
Second Runner-up team (3rd Position) ā Prize money of Rs. 3000/- + Certificate of Merit + INR 1000/- discount on any one course offered by Memo Pundits
4th Position to 10th Positions ā Certificate of Merit
All the participants who successfully register for this event will receive a āCertificate of Participation + 30% discount on moot mentorship after releasing the problem by Memo Punditsā.
Important Dates
Last date of Registration: 11:59 PM IST, 15th March, 2022
Last date to seek Clarifications: 11:59 PM IST, 20th March, 2022
Release of Clarifications: 25th March, 2022
Last date for Memorial Submission: 11:59 PM IST, 15th April, 2022
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National Law University Odisha (NLUO) was established in the year 2009 by Act IV of 2008 of the State of Odisha. NLUO is an unparalleled addition to the Indian national law universities. Located in Cuttack, a city dating back to over a thousand years, it boasts a rich legal heritage with the seat of Orissa High Court situated here.
About the Centre for Public Health Law, NLUO
To advance focused research in the specific domains of law, National Law University Odisha, Cuttack has come out with dedicated research centres including on public health.
The Centre for Public Health Law has been established with an aim to inquire into the paradigm of legal entitlements of people under the right to health and strategize the use of law to promote health equity.
The Centre provides guidance to government and non-government organizations on matters of health policy and ensures its compatibility with the fundamental rights regime under the Indian Constitution.
The Centre regularly hosts guest lectures inviting scholars and academicians working in the area of Public Health Law. The Centre also organizes a National Moot Court Competition on Public Health Law annually.
About the Essay Writing Competition
The Centre for Public Health Law, National Law University Odisha is pleased to announce its 1st Essay Writing Competition on Public Health Law, 2022, to celebrate the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, an initiative of the Government of India. We are organizing this competition in observance of the āAzadi Ka Amrit Mahotsavā to showcase āResolve@75ā with the objective of creating a healthy India.
This essay competition seeks to further the discourse on contemporary topics related to the field of Public Health Law, its increased importance in the midst of a Global Pandemic and at the same time, its correlation with Fundamental Rights & other areas of law. Participants of this Essay competition will get the opportunity to win cash prizes, publications, and merit certificates from the Centre.
Theme and Sub-themes
Theme: Fundamental Rights and Public Health Law
Under this some of the suggestive sub-themes that the students can explore include:
Diseases, Discrimination and Public employment in India
Privacy and Health Data sharing: Emerging concerns
Legality of Population Control measures
Compulsory Vaccination in India
Duty of the State vis-Ć -vis Mental Health
Right to Health as a Fundamental Right
Interface between Public Health and Religious Freedom / Freedom of Trade, Commerce & Profession
Right to smoke-free public places: A Critical evaluation of Tobacco Control in India
Note: The sub-themes are only a suggestion, and the students are free to choose any other sub-theme that falls within the scope of the main theme.
Awards and Prizes
1st Prize: Rs. 5,000
2nd Prize: Rs. 3,000
3rd Prize: Rs. 2,000
Top 3 Essays will be published on the official website of NLU Odisha
Top 10 essays will be awarded a certificate of merit
Certificate of Participation to all the participants
Submission Guidelines
Language: All essays have to be in English and submissions shall be made in both MS Word format (.doc/docx) and PDF Format.
Formatting Guidelines:
Font and Size of Main Text and Footnotes- Times New Roman, Size 12 for main text, and Times New Roman, Size 10 for footnotes.
Size and Alignment- A4 Size with 1 Inch Margin on all sides; all text except headings justified.
Footnoting- The footnoting style that should be followed will be OSCOLA (4th Edition).
Spacing- Submission should be 1.5 spaced (except footnotes which must be single spaced).
Word Limit: Word limit of the submission is 3000-4000 words (excluding Abstract and footnotes. Kindly avoid using speaking footnotes).
Abstract Word Limit: Abstract should not be more than 300 words.
Plagiarism: The plagiarism limit should be less than 20% and any submission that is found to be plagiarized beyond the limit shall be disqualified from the competition.
Anonymity: Participant shall not include his/her name in the submissionās text in any form. Participants should ensure that they delete his/her/their name(s) from the head āAuthorā of their Word document while sending their final transcript.
Co-Authorship: Allowed up to 2 co-authors.
Certificate of Originality must be submitted by the authors along with their signatures.
All submissions will undergo strict online plagiarism checks and will be evaluated by independent experts. They will be subjected to double-blind peer review by the Screening Committee constituted for this purpose.
The selected essays will be published on the NLU Odisha website. Essays will be assessed on the basis of originality, identification of issues, legal analysis, clarity in language, expression of arguments and formatting as per the guidelines.
Do not include any pictures or other illustrations in the essay.
Copyright of the submission shall remain with CPHL. Once the article has been submitted to the committee, the author(s) forfeits their right of ownership. Articles already published or are in consideration with other organizers would be rejected at once.
In case of any conflicts, CPHL shall be the final authority on the guidelines.
No registration fee is required to participate in the competition.
Any sort of malpractices, similarity of texts without proper due acknowledgments and any signs of name/universityās name that might display authorās identification by any means shall be dealt with strict disciplinary actions.
All the articles must strictly adhere to the guidelines. Any article not following the same shall be outrightly rejected.
Submission of the Essays will take place ONLY via the Google form the link of which has been given at the end of this post.
It is the responsibility of each author(s) to ensure that the ā.docxā copy of the submission can be opened legibly with Microsoft Office 2010 or Microsoft Office 2007. This form will collect some details, which should be filed correctly by the Author(s).
Eligibility and Submission Procedure
There will be no registration fees and Students/Research Scholars enrolled in any UG/PG/Ph.D. course from any recognized Indian University is eligible to participate in the competition.
The Author(s) shall submit the essay through the following Google Form link by March 27, 2022 (11:59 P.M. IST).
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Prestige Institute of Management and Research, Indore has been a pioneer in the area of higher education for the past 27 years. In the year 2015, the Department of Law, PIMR was established as a premium, autonomous law school in central India with the intent of globalizing legal education.
It is affiliated to Devi Ahilya Vishwa Vidhyalaya, Indore, approved by the Bar Council of India, and is known for its quality education in Central India.
About the Competition
Learning outcome from moot hones all the skills necessary to become an excellent lawyer in todayās competitive world. However, in a moot court competition, the oral arguments take away much of the acclaim clouding the efforts taken by researchers and drafters for a well-researched and drafted memorial.
Hence, PIMR DoL presents the National Memorial Drafting Competition 2022 to provide an environment where aspiring lawyers can enhance their legal proficiencies.
The competition strives to give a platform to the budding lawyers of our country to imbibe analytical skills in real-time situations. The aim is to engage with students and allow them to have first-hand experience of the complexities of the law.
General Details
Release of the brochure: February 20, 2022
Eligibility
All the students who are pursuing three years or five-year Law Courses during the current academic year, from any recognized University/Law School/College/Department.
There is no restriction on the number of eligible teams from a Single University/College/ Department/Institute.
Important Dates
Commencement of online registration: February 20, 2022
Registration closes: March 31, 2022
Inaugural Ceremony and Orientation programme by Manupatra: April 3, 2022
Last date clarification: April 5, 2022
Last date for submission of soft copy of memorial: April 13, 2022
Last date for submission of hard copy of memorial: April 20, 2022
Result and valedictory ceremony: Last week of April
Awards & Prizes
Winner: Rs. 2500/-
Runner-Up: Rs. 2000/-
Registration Fee
Team: Rs. 300/-
Single entry: Rs. 250/-
How to Register?
The students interested are required to confirm their participation by filling out a Registration Form via Google Form.
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Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce is back with its annual fest TROIKA.
Often regarded as one of the most efficiently managed events in the city. Troika, is BMCCās annual inter-college fest. It is one of the largest fests of its kind around the Pune region with 20+ events which is going to have itās 12th Edition in April 2022.
TROIKA attracts students from all over Pune every year and had a total footfall of around 4000 students during the three event days of TROIKA with around 2500 participants in 2020. and 1250 in 2021, in spite of being online during the pandemic. The events are fun, thrilling, and very well managed.
Team Debate ā Notion Square 2022 is enthralled to open registrations for the first-ever British Parliamentary Debate. Troika welcomes you all to come put up an argument, bump heads and mark the territory yours!
Format
General Details
Dates: April 4-6, 2022
Time Zone: IST (GMT + 5:30)
Mode: Online
Format: British Parliamentary Debate (3 Preliminary rounds)
CAP: TBA
Adjudicator Policy: N=N
Team Cap: 32
Platform: Microsoft Teams + Mails/WhatsApp
British Parliamentary Debate (2 Team members):
Round 1: Eliminations with topic provided beforehand
Round 2: Semi Final
Round 3: Final
Rules and format remain the same for the entire tournament with additions in the final round.
Eligibility
Open (any student of UG/PG institution can participate)
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The Centre for Intellectual Property Studies (CIPS), started in 2008 under the aegis of National Law University Jodhpur, aims to update the society and industry on core issues such as the growth in IPR violations, amongst others. CIPS also aims at suggesting amendments and efficient implementation of IP to the Government of India and monitoring the design and dissemination of various courses and programmes pertaining to intellectual property rights training and research. The Centre has conducted a variety of activities since it has gone online including webinars, guest lectures, panel discussions, certificate courses, and so on in the field of IPR with a myriad of distinguished guests.
CIPS also has an academic writing wing viz. The NLUJ-CIPS Blog. The Blog regularly publishes articles in the field of IP and functions in a structured manner much like a journal.
About the Essay Writing Competition 2022
The Centre for Intellectual Property Studies (CIPS), National Law University, Jodhpur is inviting submissions for the āNLUJ CIPS Inter College IP Research Essay Writing Competition, 2022ā.
Theme
āIP and Youth: Innovating for a better futureā
Eligibility
All students from first to third year pursuing 5 years undergraduate law degrees OR third-year students pursuing 3 years undergraduate law degrees, from any law school/university/college recognized by the Bar Council of India are eligible to participate in the Competition.
Submission Guidelines:
The word limit for the essay is 1500 words. The word limit is exclusive of the footnotes.
Formatting Guidelines: Times New Roman; Size 12; Justified; 1.5 spacing.
Footnoting Guidelines: Times New Roman; Size 10; Justified; 1 spacing.
All the submissions must be original and unpublished work of the author(s). All the submissions will be checked for plagiarism and those with plagiarism percentage over the permissible limit (i.e., 20%) will be summarily rejected.
Disclosure of information regarding the identity of the author(s), including, but not limited to name, institutional assistance, professional details, etc., within the body of the manuscript or other properties of the document submitted is strictly prohibited. Any violation of the anonymity requirement will lead to disqualification of the manuscript for the purposes of the competition.
The participation fees for the competition are Rs. 150/- (inclusive of GST).
Co-authorship is not permitted.
The ownership over the copyright of the essay published on the CIPS Blog will be transferred to the CIPS Blog and the author shall still retain the moral rights over their work.
In case of any dispute, the decision of the organizers will be final and binding. The Centre retains absolute discretion in marking the manuscript.
Prizes:
First Prize: Rs. 5000 & publication in the CIPS Blog
Second Prize: Rs. 3000 & publication in the CIPS Blog
Third Prize: Rs. 2000 & publication in the CIPS Blog
Important Dates:
Last date of submission of essays: March 10th, 2022
Date of Announcement of Results: April 26th, 2022 (World IP Day)
Payment Guidelines:
Last date of payment of registration fee: March 11th, 2022
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Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) was constituted to develop higher education, and research in applied science, technology, industry, humanities, and commerce, has consecutively been figured in the Times Higher Education World Ranking since 2017. CUSAT has also found its place in the QS World University Ranking and the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) of the Indian Government, reaccredited with NAAC āA Gradeā.
About the MUN 2022
CUSAT has conducted two successful MUN conferences, CUSAT opens its arms to delegates across the nation to join for its 3rd edition.
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) in its 50th glorious year, presents the 3rd edition of the CUSAT Model United Nations ( CUSATMUN ), to be held on 25th ā 27th of March 2022.
This event is organized by the Department of Youth Welfare of the Cochin University of Science and Technology.
The Inaugural Edition of the CUSAT Model United Nations was held on 8th-10th of February 2019 with 200+ participants from across the country, making it one of the largest institutional MUN conferences in Kerala.
This year we introduce a new committee; COP 27, that aims to combat the dangerous human interferences with the climate system. The new perspective and proactive approach to Climate Change is set to be a hot topic of debate and aims to endeavor future leaders to take action.
For more details regarding the Committees and their respective Agenda, please refer to the official Delegate Brochure given.
Committees for CUSAT MUN 2022
UN General Assembly: Disarmament and International Security Council (UNGA DISEC)
United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
All India Political Parties Meet (AIPPM)
Crisis Committee
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 27)
International Press
Eligibility
All school students as well as those pursuing their Undergraduate, Post-graduate and those who have already completed their graduation are eligible to compete.
Location
The MUN will take place at the Cochin University of Science and Technology ( CUSAT ) campus in Kochi
In case if anyone has any concerns or queries with regard to the registration process can reach out to the contacts mentioned below
Fee Details (if any)
The delegate registration fee stands at Rs.1600/-
The registration fee for school students stands at Rs. 1200/-
The registration fees for In House delegates (Students of CUSAT) also stands at Rs.1200/-
Those delegates who wish to avail accommodation will have to pay extra charges (the respective delegate would be reached out to as and when needed by the Hospitality team)
Prizes (if any)
The total prize pool is worth up to Rs.1,00,000/-
Cash prizes will be awarded for the top delegates of each committee which shall include
Best Delegate
Best Reporter
Best Photographer
High Commendation
Cash prizes will also be awarded for the other top delegates in each committee.
Those topping each committee shall also be awarded certificates of merit.
Important Dates
February 28, 2022: Deadline for Round 1 of Delegate Applications
March 14, 2022: Deadline for Round 2 of Delegate Applications
March 21, 2022: Deadline for Round 3 of Delegate Applications
Mohammed Zaman (Under Secretary General): +91 8330040811
Gouri N (Under Director General): +91 9446972955
Vivek V Nair (USG Outreach): +91 7356551163
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SAGE University Indore is where technology, innovation and entrepreneurship come together to create a dynamic learning environment. Established by the legendary- The SAGE Group of central India and awarded as the best emerging university in central India.
SAGE University Indore was set up as a private university by the Madhya Pradesh private university act in 2007.
About MUN
SAGE Model United Nations (SMUN) 2022 is an intellectual two-day conference that brings together an amazing array of young minds from across India as delegates to promote healthy discussion and debate on some of very grave problems and obstacles engulfing the world and provide approachable solution to the same and to have a meaningful deliberation in a high-intensity, professional environment.
Here they discuss some political, social and economic challenges that the world is facing right now and over the years and together we find rational and feasible solutions to the problems.
SMUN is here to gain a better understanding of the world and the functioning of the United Nations. Participants develop crucial skills throughout the conference in every domain, some of which are diplomacy, leadership, teamwork, public speaking, and negotiation.
SAGE- MUN believes that Model United Nations conferences have the power to better the world by spreading a certain degree of awareness and by acting upon the ideals of the United Nations. We invite you to experience this extraordinary power yourself at SAGE- MUN 2022.
Committee
1. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) 2. World Health Organization(WHO) 3. United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women( UN-WOMEN) 4. Disarmament and International Security Committee(DISEC) 5. All India Political Parties Meet (AIPPM)
Agendas
1. UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)
In the mid of covid-19 how education sector got affected: Enhancing effective online/offline quality of education It deals with the negative/positive aspect of covid-19 on the education of children and how it is affecting the future opportunities and learning method of students. So, Delegates are required to find a flexible way of providing quality education with more engagement, interest, and opportunities for the students.
2. WHO (World Health Organization)
Mental health action plans due to effect of pandemic: Promoting care and treatment Infection, reduce access to family friends, losing job, close ones, financial issues and other social systems has increasing mental issues like anxiety and depression, suicide and many more. So, Delegates are required to find a new technique to reduce the mental stress among people and help them to live a happy lifestyle with the full potential of their mental presence.
3. UN Women (United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women)
Ensuring gender equality by alleviating discrimination against women: Gender equality prevents violence against women and girls that is why we need gender equality urgently. It is essential for the achievement of human rights for all. Yet discriminatory laws against women persist in every corner of the globe. So, Delegates are required to find ways to eliminate gender discrimination through advisory services, analysis, conducts and research. And how to raise awareness and mobilizing support for anti-discrimination measures, such as legislation, policies and programmes.
4. DISEC (Disarmament and International Security Committee)
Combating the potential uses of biowarfare and bioterrorism as a threat to international peace and security: Increasing fear that biological weapons may be used against military and civilian populations is fostering efforts to develop adequate protective response strategies. The threat of biological warfare and bioterrorism is significant. So, Delegates are required to present several major efforts that are currently underway to deter biological weapons programs, to make it harder for terrorists to acquire the materials for developing biological weapons, and to build a biodefense infrastructure that will protect military personnel and the public from biological weapons.
5. AIPPM (All India Political Parties Meet)
Discuss on the role of spyware in the light of Pegasus: Pegasus was capable of reading text messages, tracking calls, collecting passwords, location tracking, accessing the target deviceās microphone and camera, and harvesting information from apps. Pegasus is now at the Center of a global collaborative investigative project that has found that the spyware was used to target, among others, hundreds of mobile phones in India.
Farm Laws
The Indian agriculture acts of 2020, often referred to as the Farm Acts are three acts initiated by the Parliament of India in September 2020. After having been approved by the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, the President of India gave his assent to the bills on 27 September 2020. So, Delegates are required to deliberate on Pegasus spyware and several measures to protect oneās digital life and on the constitutionality of the Farms Laws with special emphasis on the Farmers protests.
Eligibility
The event is open for all the college, university, and school students whose age is more than 15 years.
Location
Indore, Madhya Pradesh ( offline)
How to Register?
Delegates willing to register for SAGE- MUN must fill out the registration form available here.
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National Law University Odisha (NLUO) was established in the year 2009 by Act IV of 2008 of the State of Odisha. NLUO is an unparalleled addition to the Indian national law universities. Located in Cuttack, a city dating back to over a thousand years, it boasts a rich legal heritage with the seat of Orissa High Court situated here.
About the Centre for Public Health Law, NLUO
To advance focused research in the specific domains of law, National Law University Odisha, Cuttack has come out with dedicated research centres including on public health.
The Centre for Public Health Law has been established with an aim to inquire into the paradigm of legal entitlements of people under the right to health and strategize the use of law to promote health equity.
The Centre provides guidance to government and non-government organizations on matters of health policy and ensures its compatibility with the fundamental rights regime under the Indian Constitution.
The Centre regularly hosts guest lectures inviting scholars and academicians working in the area of Public Health Law. The Centre also organizes a National Moot Court Competition on Public Health Law annually.
About the Essay Writing Competition
The Centre for Public Health Law, National Law University Odisha is pleased to announce its 1st Essay Writing Competition on Public Health Law, 2022, to celebrate the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, an initiative of the Government of India. We are organizing this competition in observance of the āAzadi Ka Amrit Mahotsavā to showcase āResolve@75ā with the objective of creating a healthy India.
This essay competition seeks to further the discourse on contemporary topics related to the field of Public Health Law, its increased importance in the midst of a Global Pandemic and at the same time, its correlationĀ with Fundamental Rights & other areas of law. Participants of this Essay competition will get the opportunity to win cash prizes, publications, and merit certificates from the Centre.
Theme and Sub-themes
Theme: Fundamental Rights and Public Health Law
Under this some of the suggestive sub-themes that the students can explore include:
Diseases, Discrimination and Public employment in India
Privacy and Health Data sharing: Emerging concerns
Legality of Population Control measures
Compulsory Vaccination in India
Duty of the State vis-Ć -vis Mental Health
Right to Health as a Fundamental Right
Interface between Public Health and Religious Freedom / Freedom of Trade, Commerce & Profession
Right to smoke-free public places: A Critical evaluation of Tobacco Control in India
Note: The sub-themes are only a suggestion, and the students are free to choose any other sub-theme that falls within the scope of the main theme.
Awards and Prizes
1st Prize: Rs. 5,000
2nd Prize: Rs. 3,000
3rd Prize: Rs. 2,000
Top 3 Essays will be published on the official website of NLU Odisha
Top 10 essays will be awarded a certificate of merit
Certificate of Participation to all the participants
Submission Guidelines
Language: All essays have to be in English and submissions shall be made in both MS Word format (.doc/docx) and PDF Format.
Formatting Guidelines:
Font and Size of Main Text and Footnotes- Times New Roman, Size 12 for main text, and Times New Roman, Size 10 for footnotes.
Size and Alignment- A4 Size with 1 Inch Margin on all sides; all text except headings justified.
Footnoting- The footnoting style that should be followed will be OSCOLA (4th Edition).
Spacing- Submission should be 1.5 spaced (except footnotes which must be single spaced).
Word Limit: Word limit of the submission is 3000-4000 words (excluding Abstract and footnotes. Kindly avoid using speaking footnotes).
Abstract Word Limit: Abstract should not be more than 300 words.
Plagiarism: The plagiarism limit should be less than 20% and any submission that is found to be plagiarized beyond the limit shall be disqualified from the competition.
Anonymity: Participant shall not include his/her name in the submissionās text in any form. Participants should ensure that they delete his/her/their name(s) from the head āAuthorā of their Word document while sending their final transcript.
Co-Authorship: Allowed up to 2 co-authors.
Certificate of Originality must be submitted by the authors along with their signatures.
All submissions will undergo strict online plagiarism checks and will be evaluated by independent experts. They will be subjected to double-blind peer review by the Screening Committee constituted for this purpose.
The selected essays will be published on the NLU Odisha website. Essays will be assessed on the basis of originality, identification of issues, legal analysis, clarity in language, expression of arguments and formatting as per the guidelines.
Do not include any pictures or other illustrations in the essay.
Copyright of the submission shall remain with CPHL. Once the article has been submitted to the committee, the author(s) forfeits their right of ownership. Articles already published or are in consideration with other organizers would be rejected at once.
In case of any conflicts, CPHL shall be the final authority on the guidelines.
No registration fee is required to participate in the competition.
Any sort of malpractices, similarity of texts without proper due acknowledgments and any signs of name/universityās name that might display authorās identification by any means shall be dealt with strict disciplinary actions.
All the articles must strictly adhere to the guidelines. Any article not following the same shall be outrightly rejected.
Submission of the Essays will take place ONLY via the Google form the link of which has been given at the end of this post.
It is the responsibility of each author(s) to ensure that the ā.docxā copy of the submission can be opened legibly with Microsoft Office 2010 or Microsoft Office 2007. This form will collect some details, which should be filed correctly by the Author(s).
Eligibility and Submission Procedure
There will be no registration fees and Students/Research Scholars enrolled in any UG/PG/Ph.D. course from any recognized Indian University is eligible to participate in the competition.
The Author(s) shall submit the essay through the following Google Form link by March 27, 2022 (11:59 P.M. IST).
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