1st Dr. K. L.

THAKRAL
NATIONAL MOOT COURT
COMPETITION
DATES
Prelims:
15th September 2023 (Online)
Finals:
13th & 14th October 2023 (Offline)

Knowledge Partner
Prizes Worth
₹ 84,000/-*
 ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Oriental University is the first self-financed Private University of

Indore established in 2011. Oriental Group is one of the top names
in education in Central India since 1995. Oriental Group the most
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Oriental University is spread over 77 acres of lush green sprawling
campus on Indore-Ujjain highway near the international airport
and new proposed railway station.

The philosophy of Oriental University (OU) is to contribute in a

broader sphere, thereby offering diverse courses in Agriculture,
Management, Law, Pharmacy, Education, Engineering and ITI.

Faculty of Law is a constituent unit of Oriental University, Indore,

established with the objective of bringing intellectual awakening
and overall development of people of our country through
education. It aims to be a self-sustaining institution of higher
learning and research in quality legal education transcending
national boundaries which is intellectually stimulating and imbibes
a culture of justice in young professionals.
 ABOUT DR. K. L. THAKRAL

The indomitable spirit of a leader, the enthusiasm, and the dream

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passing away. Not deterred by the strains & striving during
the pre & post-partition era, he has truly attempted to make the
Country proud.
His astute business acumen, passion for discipline and efficiency,
meticulous planning, drive & sense of mission with
comfortable dynamism ultimately defines the work culture of the
Group.
"Oriental University stands as a living testimony to a man, who
has poured his life, blood, and undaunted efforts into a
monument, which has become life with myriad colors and the
canvas, to reflect the thoughts of its founder"
 MESSAGE FROM THE DESK OF VC

I am delighted to announce the upcoming National Moot Court

Competition, a celebration of legal excellence and intellectual
prowess.
As the Vice Chancellor of our esteemed institution, I extend my
warmest invitation to all law schools and institutions across the
nation to participate in this prestigious event.
The National Moot Court Competition promises to be a rewarding
experience for each competitor, offering a rewarding setting to
hone your persuasive communication abilities, legal knowledge, and
critical thinking.
I encourage all of you to embrace this opportunity, challenge
yourselves, and embrace the spirit of fair competition while
contributing to the advancement of the legal profession. Together,
let us make the National Moot Court Competition an outstanding
success!
Prof. (Dr.) Sunil K. Somani
Vice Chancellor, OUI
 MESSAGE: DESK OF DIRECTOR

The 1st Dr. K.L. Thakral National Moot Court Competition is an

opportunity for the participants, to showcase their legal knowledge,
critical thinking, and persuasive advocacy. The competition
showcases the fundamental nature of the legal profession,
emphasizing the importance of articulating arguments, quick
thinking, and compelling cases. Participants are called upon to
confront and overcome obstacles, showcasing their passion for
equity and upholding legal principles. The competition aims to
shape an individual's legal education and identity as a lawyer.
Participants should trust their preparation, believe in themselves,
and take chances. The dichotomy between triumph and defeat is
present in the courtroom, and those who exhibit courage and
capitalize on opportunities will ultimately achieve success. The
competition serves as a catalyst for personal growth and
development, offering valuable insights, enduring connections, and
indelible recollections that will greatly influence their career in law.
Let these words kindle your fire, feed your drive, and motivate you
to do your best. I extend my sincerest well wishes to all individuals
involved, expressing hope for the triumph of justice.
Mrs. Sonia Thakral
Director, Faculty of Law
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 ABOUT THE COMPETITION

The Oriental University, known for its commitment to academic

excellence and fostering a culture of legal knowledge, is proud to
host the highly anticipated Oriental University’s 1st Dr. K. L.
Thakral National Moot Court Competition. This annual event
stands as a testament to the university's dedication to providing
law students with a platform to enhance their advocacy skills,
immerse themselves in legal research, and engage in spirited
arguments.

The Oriental University’s 1st Dr. K. L. Thakral National Moot

Court Competition aims to attract participation from esteemed law
schools and universities across the nation, making it a melting pot
of legal brilliance and intellectual curiosity.

The moot problem, carefully crafted by legal experts, presents

participants with complex legal issues that test their analytical
abilities and knowledge of the law. As participants navigate
through intricate legal scenarios, they must conduct exhaustive
research, analyze case laws, and present well-reasoned arguments
before a distinguished panel of judges.

Throughout the competition, participants are encouraged to

demonstrate not only their legal acumen but also their ability to
work cohesively as a team. Mooting requires collaboration,
compromise, and effective communication between teammates. It is
a reflection of the attributes essential for success in the legal
profession.
 IMPORTANT DATES

PARTICULARS DATE

Release of Moot Proposition  22 July 2023

Last date of Registration and 21 August

Payment of Fees 2023 [23:59 IST]

Allotment of Team Codes 23 August 2023

Last date of clarification of Moot

28 August 2023
Proposition

Last date of submitting the Softcopy 11 September

Memorial 2023 [23:59 IST]

14 September
Researcher’s Test [ONLINE]
2023

15 September
Prelims Round [ONLINE]
2023

Result: Declaration of List of 16 September

Qualifying Teams 2023
 IMPORTANT DATES

PARTICULARS DATE

Last date of payment of remaining 21 September

amount [Qualified Teams only] 2023

22 September
Release of 1st Waiting List
2023

Last date of payment of remaining

26 September
amount [Waitlisted Teams only from
2023[23:59 IST]
1st Waiting List]

27 September
Release of 2nd Waiting List
2023

Last date of payment of remaining

30 September
amount [Waitlisted Teams only from
2023[23:59 IST]
2nd Waiting List]

Last date of receipt of Hardcopy

07 October 2023
Memorial

Quarter Final Round + Semi Final

13 October 2023
Round [CAMPUS]

Final Round + Valedictory

14 October 2023
Ceremony[CAMPUS]
 RULES OF THE COMPETITION

A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. This document comprises the Rules and Regulations for the 1st
Dr. K.L. Thakral National Moot Court Competition.
2. The National Moot Court Competition is organized by the
Faculty of Law, Oriental University, Indore (M.P.).
3. The Competition is scheduled to be held on-
14th September 2023 & 15th September 2023:
Researcher’s Test & Preliminary Round [Online]
13th October 2023 & 14th October 2023:
Quarter Final, Semi Final, and Final Round [Campus]
4. The Organizers shall be responsible for all administrative
matters concerning the competition and shall publish and
disseminate all necessary information to the participating teams.
5. The official email id for all the correspondence is
mootcourt@orientaluniversity.in.

B. INTERPRETATION
Unless otherwise stated, the following shall be construed herein:
1. “Organizer” shall mean Faculty of Law, Oriental University,
Indore.
2. “Competition” means 1st Dr. K.L. Thakral National Moot
Court Competition, 2023.
3. “Campus” means the campus of Oriental University, Indore.
The address of the Campus is-
Faculty of Law, Oriental University,
Opposite Revti Range, Gate No. 1,
Sanwer Road, Jakhya, Indore (M.P.)
Pin- 453555
4. “Participating Team” means the team which has registered itself
for the 1st Dr. K.L. Thakral National Moot Court Competition as per
the rules given below.
5. “Moot Court Society” means the Moot Court Society of the Faculty
of Law, Oriental University, Indore.
6. “Participating College/University/Institution” shall be presumed
to be the parent institution of the Participating Team.
7. All the rules are only inclusive and not exhaustive for the
competition.
8. The Competition shall be conducted in accordance with the rules
and regulations mentioned hereunder. Participants are required to
comply with the rules and regulations prescribed herein. Any
deviation thereof would attract disqualification or other penalties
mentioned subsequently.
9. For all purposes and in any dispute, the decision of the Moot Court
Society of the Faculty of Law, Oriental University shall be final and
binding.

C. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1. All students enrolled bona fide in an undergraduate i.e., 3 years/
5 years, and post-graduate law program conducted by any college
or university shall be eligible for participation in the competition.
2. Each College/University/Institution shall be allowed to register
only one team in the competition.
3. The participating team shall comprise a minimum of two and a
maximum of three members. In a team of two members, both
members shall be designated as Speakers. In a team of three
members, two members shall be designated as Speakers and the
third member of the team shall be designated as a Researcher.
4. Any change in the composition of the team will not be entertained
once the memorials have been submitted except in cases of medical
emergencies or as per the discretion of the Organizer.
5. No additional student member is allowed to accompany the team.
However, a team coach (Law Faculty) from the participating College/
University/ Institution may accompany the team. Additional
accommodation charges will be applicable under such circumstances.

D. REGISTRATION
1 The teams may register themselves by filling out the following Google
Form, latest by 21st August 2023 (23:59 IST).

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceM18aazeV1YPpqG
VnU5xdyWZhwryrv1euJWetkMBep5oBBA/viewform?usp=sf_link

2. Teams are required to duly fill out the registration form. Before
filling out the registration form, the payment shall be made to the
following UPI ID and a screenshot shall be uploaded in the Google
form.
3. After successful registration and payment, the team will receive
a confirmation mail. All further communication between the
organizers and the team shall be done via email.

E. REGISTRATION FEES
1. The amount specified below is applicable to one team
comprising 2/3 members.

PARTICULARS AMOUNT

Registration for
Competition(To be
INR 3,000
paid by each
participating team)

Accommodation
Fees(To be paid by
INR 4,500
the Qualifying Teams
only)

Extra charges:
Faculty Escort
INR 2,000
accompanying the
team (if any)
2. Participants shall adhere to the timeline with respect to
registration and payments.
3. The Registration Fee is non-refundable.

F. STRUCTURE OF THE COMPETITION

The Moot Court Competition shall consist of the following
FOUR Oral Pleading Rounds and Researcher’s Test.

PRELIMINARY ROUND:
To be conducted online via the Cisco WebEx platform on 15th
September 2023.

QUARTERFINAL ROUND:
To be conducted offline at the Campus of Oriental University,
Indore (M.P.) on 13th October 2023.

SEMI-FINAL ROUND:
To be conducted offline at the Campus of Oriental
University, Indore (M.P.) on 13th October 2023.

FINAL ROUND:
To be conducted offline at the Campus of Oriental University,
Indore (M.P.) on 14th October 2023.

The Researcher’s Test will be conducted online on 14th

September 2023.
G. ANONYMITY OF TEAMS
1. All teams that have duly registered will be allotted a team code
after the expiry of the last date for the registration.
2. No team shall reveal their identity except by means of their
team code during the course of the competition.
3. The memorials or any other materials (compendium, etc.) to be
submitted shall not contain any sign, logo, name, etc. revealing
the identity of the college/institution/university/team members.
4. Any violation with regard to anonymity shall be penalized in
accordance with Rule R.
5. The decision of the Organizers shall be final and binding.

H. CLARIFICATION OF THE MOOT PROPOSITION

1. Participating Teams may request clarifications to the official
moot problem by sending an email to
mootcourt@orientaluniversity.in on or before 28th August
2023 (23:59 IST).
2. Requests for clarifications sent after the provided deadline shall
not be entertained.
3. The clarifications, if any, will be reverted back to the
participant via email only.

I. ACCOMMODATION, FOOD, AND TRANSPORTATION

1. Qualifying teams, on successful payment of the remaining fees,
will be provided with accommodation at Campus Hostel from 12
pm on 12th October 2023 to 11 am on 15th October 2023.
2. The participants shall be provided with:-

Lunch, Evening Snack &

12th October 2023
Dinner

Breakfast, Lunch, Evening

13th October 2023
Snack & Dinner

Breakfast, Lunch, Evening

14th October 2023
Snack & Dinner

15th October 2023 Breakfast

3. The scheduled timeline of 2 days (13th and 14th October 2023)

and coupons for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner shall be given
to the participants at the time of desk registration at the campus.
4. Please note that no transportation facilities will be provided to
the participants from the railway station/ bus stand/ airport to the
campus. The participants shall reach the campus on their own.
5. Changes, if any, to the above scheme shall be intimated to the
participants.
6. The participants not opting for accommodation shall make sure
that they strictly adhere to their reporting time paying special heed
to the traffic conditions and campus location outside the city.
J. OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
1. The official language of the Competition shall be English. All
Rounds including the memorials shall be in English.

K. WRITTEN SUBMISSION
1. Each team is required to prepare Memorials (memorials) for
both sides, i.e., the Claimant/Applicant and the Respondent.
2. The soft copy of the memorials shall be submitted in PDF
format as well as in Word format via email at
mootcourt@orientaluniversity.in on or before 11th September
2023 [23:59 IST]. Any submission made after the official date
will be subjected to a penalty as per Rule R.
3. For the purpose of softcopy submission of memorials in PDF
and Word format, the teams shall name the file in the following
manner-
The file of the memorial on behalf of the Respondent as R
accompanied by the team code and the file of the memorial on
behalf of the petitioner as P accompanied by the team code. For
example, for a team assigned a code of 05, the PDF and Word
files for the respondent should be named “R05” and the PDF
and Word files for the petitioner should be named “P05”.
Memorials for both sides (PDF and Word copies) must be
submitted in the same email. The subject line should indicate
team code only. For example, the subject line for Team 05 will
read as follows: ‘Team 05 Memorials’. No other information
revealing the identity should be included in the email.
 The cover page of the memorials, for both the soft and hard
copies, shall clearly mention the word “A” for memorials on
behalf of the Appellant, and the word “R” for memorials on
behalf of the Respondent, followed by the team code for both
the instances. It shall be clearly inscribed on the top right-hand
corner of the cover page of the memorials. For example, if a
team had been assigned a code of 05, the memorials submitted
by such a team shall have “Team A05” and “Team R05”
(Format of the Team Code) clearly marked on the top right-
hand corner of the cover page of the respective memorials. Use
of any other format (for example “Team 05A” or “Team 05R”
or “T05A” or “T05P”) will be penalized.

4. The teams shall not disclose the identity of their

University/Institution anywhere on the memorial. Violation of this
rule will result in immediate disqualification.
5. The memorials shall contain the following:-
Cover page
Table of Contents
Index of Authorities
Statement of Jurisdiction
Statement of Facts (not exceeding two pages)
Statement of Issues
Summary of Arguments (not exceeding two pages)
Arguments Advanced (not exceeding twenty pages)
Relief (not exceeding one page)
6. No memorial shall exceed the maximum limit of 40 pages
including the Arguments Advanced which shall not exceed 20
pages.
7. The formatting requirements for the memorial shall be as
follows:
Typed on Standard A4 Size Paper
Font Type (including footnotes): Times New Roman
Font Size: 12
Spacing: 1.5
Font Size for Footnotes: 10
Spacing for Footnotes: 1.0
Margin: 1-Inch margin on each side of the A4 Size page
8. The citations shall comply with the Bluebook method of citation
(20th Edition).
9. The footnotes shall include only relevant citations and any other
explanatory or illustrative footnotes supporting the arguments
shall not be included.
10. The numbering shall be on the bottom center of each page.
11. Each Memorial shall have only the following on its Cover Page:
The team code on the top right-hand corner of the cover page
The name and place of the forum
The relevant legal provision under which it is filed
Name of parties and their status
On whose behalf the Memorial is filed
12. It is the responsibility of each Team to ensure that the
softcopies of the memorials:
Shall be opened and read with Adobe Acrobat Reader and
Microsoft Word (through the use of compatibility mode) and do
not contain any viruses;
Shall be submitted as four (4) separate file attachments: two
(2) as the memorials for the Petitioner(s) (one each in PDF and
Microsoft Word (.docx/.doc) format) and two (2) as memorials
for the Respondent(s) (one each in PDF and Microsoft Word
(.docx/.doc) format);
 Shall be named according to the Team Code and the side for which
the memorial is prepared. (For instance, Team 01 will name its
Written Submission for the Appellant(s) as “A01 ” and Written
Submission for the Respondent(s) as “R01”.) Use of any other
format (for example “Team 01A” or “Team 01R”) will be
penalized.
13. Hard Copy presentation of the Written Submission
The hard copy of the memorials shall be spiral bound only.
The print shall be taken only on one side of the A4 sheet.
The cover page of the soft copies and hard copies of the memorials
shall comply with the following color scheme:
Applicant(s)/Appellant(s)/Petitioner(s) – Blue
Respondent(s)/Defendant(s) – Red
Each Qualified team shall submit 4 hard copies (for each side i.e.,
a Total of 8 copies) of such memorials on or before 7th October
2023, addressed to:
The Registrar,
Faculty of Law, Oriental University,
Opposite Revti Range, Gate No. 1,
Sanwer Road, Jakhya, Indore (M.P.)
Pin- 453555
Delays caused by courier services shall not be considered by the
Moot Court Society. Teams are required to send the soft copies and
hard copies of the memorials well in time, taking all contingencies
into account.
The hard copies of the memorials must be identical to the soft copies
of the memorials submitted by the Team. Any violation of this rule
shall attract a penalty as determined by the Moot Court Society.
Teams shall carry their own hard copies of their memorials for their
personal use. No hard copies of memorials submitted by the Team
to the Moot Court Society shall be provided to such Team for their
personal use.
L. ORAL ROUNDS
1. General Rules-
The competition will be held in two phases-
Phase-I: Preliminary Round & Researcher’s Test [ONLINE]
Phase-II: Will be conducted over a period of 2 days and will
comprise of three rounds-
i. Quarter Final Round
ii. Semi-Final Round
iii. Final Round
The right of the teams to present rebuttals and sur rebuttals is
at the sole discretion of the bench.
For rebuttal and sur-rebuttal, only one speaker shall be allowed
to present. The time reserved for rebuttal and sur-rebuttal
cannot be divided between the speakers. Rebuttal time shall not
be reserved beyond 3 minutes in Preliminary Round, 5 minutes
in Quarter Final and Semi-final Round, and 10 minutes in Final
Round.
The researcher shall sit with the speakers during the oral
rounds and at no point of time shall the researcher be allowed to
speak or address the bench.
The speakers can provide copies of the compendium, only if the
same is permitted by the panel of judges in their respective
courtrooms.
Use of any electronic device during the course of the
proceedings shall not be allowed, violation of the same shall
attract a penalty as per Rule R.
 2. Preliminary Round-
2.1 The preliminary round will be conducted online. The meeting link, timings, and other protocols with
2. PRELIMINARY
respect ROUND-
to the online preliminary round will be shared with the participants via email before 14th September
The preliminary round will 2023. be conducted online. The meeting
2.2 Each Team shall appear from either the Applicant’s side or the Respondent’s side but the memorials shall
link, timings, and other protocols with respect to the online
be prepared for both the sides. The arguing side of the participant’s team will be informed to them prior to the
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of the Oral Submissions-
Each team will get a total of 20 minutes to present their case. This time will include rebuttal and sur-rebuttal
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time. Exceeding the stipulated time will result in the deduction of marks.
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Rules of the Oral Submissions-

1. Each team will get a total of 20 minutes to present their case.
This time will include rebuttal and sur-rebuttal time. Exceeding
the stipulated time will result in the deduction of marks.
2. The division of time per speaker is left to the discretion of the
team subject to a lower limit of 5 minutes per speaker and an
upper limit of 10 minutes per speaker.
3. The top eight teams decided on the basis of the cumulative
score of oral rounds, and memorials shall qualify for the
Quarter Final Round. In case two or more teams have the same
cumulative score, their researchers’ test scores shall be taken
into consideration.

3. QUARTER FINAL/ SEMI-FINAL ROUND-

The Quarter Final Round shall be a knock-out round.
Draw of lots shall determine which two teams would face each
other, as well as the side that shall be represented by each
team.
In case of a tie, the team with the higher memorial score will
stand qualified for the semi-final round.
 The Semi-Final Round shall be a knock-out round. The draw of lots
shall determine which two teams would face each other, as well as
the side that shall be represented by each team.
In case of a tie, the team with the higher memorial score will
stand qualified for the final round.

Rules of the Oral Submissions-

1. Each team shall get a total of 25 minutes in the Quarter Final
Round and 40 minutes in the Semi-Final Round to present their
case. This time will include rebuttal and sur-rebuttal time.
Exceeding the stipulated time will result in the deduction of marks.
2. The division of time per speaker is left to the discretion of the team
subject to a lower limit of 10 minutes per speaker and an upper limit
of 15 minutes per speaker in the Quarter Final Round.
3. The division of time per speaker is left to the discretion of the
team subject to a lower limit of 15 minutes per speaker and an
upper limit of 25 minutes per speaker in the Semi-Final Round.

4. FINAL ROUND-
The two teams qualifying from the Semi-Final Round shall compete
in the final round.

Rules of the Oral Submissions-

1. Each team will get a total of 60 minutes to present their case. This
time will include rebuttal and sur-rebuttal time. Exceeding the
stipulated time will result in the deduction of marks.
2. The division of time per speaker is left to the discretion of the team
subject to a lower limit of 25 minutes per speaker and an upper limit
of 35 minutes per speaker.
M. MEMORIAL EVALUATION
1. The memorials shall be evaluated on the following criteria:

CRITERIA MARKS

Application and appreciation of facts 20

Structuring and presentation of

20
arguments

Application of legal principles,

20
authorities and precedents

Ingenuity and logical reasoning 20

Lucidity and writing skills 10

Footnoting and formatting 10

TOTAL 100

N. EXCHANGE OF MEMORIALS
1. There shall be an exchange of memorials between the
respective opposing teams, in accordance with the fixtures as
determined by draw of lots, prior to all the rounds of the
Competition.
2. For the purpose of the Preliminary Round, the memorial of the
opposing team will be sent to all the teams via email before
14th September 2023.
3. The participants are prohibited from making any marks on the
exchanged Memorials.
4. The participants are prohibited from making any copies of the
exchanged Memorials.
5. At the conclusion of their respective rounds, the participants are
required to return the exchanged Memorials to the Organizers.

O. EVALUATION OF THE ORAL ROUNDS

1. The oral rounds shall be judged on the following criteria:

CRITERIA MARKS

Knowledge of Law- Application

of Legal Principles, Use of 30
Authorities & Precedents

Application of Law to Facts 25

Ingenuity and Ability to

25
Answer Questions

Style, Poise, Courtesy &

10
Demeanour

Time Management &

10
Organization

TOTAL 100

2. The evaluation of the total marks for each speaker shall be the
average marks awarded by each judge.
P. COMPENDIUM
1. No Compendium is allowed in the Preliminary Round.
2. For the purpose of all the other rounds, the Compendium (if
any) shall not reveal the name of the participating University/
Institution. These compendiums shall be provided to the judges
before each hearing only if the judges allow.

Q. SCOUTING
1. Scouting 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 a
Round, except where the Round is one in which the team which
he/she is affiliated is participating in; or
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.
The participants shall not be allowed to observe the oral rounds
of another team. Scouting is strictly prohibited.
Scouting by any participant shall entail instant disqualification.

R. PENALTIES AND VIOLATIONS

1. Penalties for Violation of Personal Identity Disclosure:
Any team member revealing their personal identity or the
identity of their college/ university during the competition may
face penalties.
Penalties may include the deduction of marks, disqualification
of the team from the current round, or even disqualification
from the entire competition.
2. Penalties for Solicitation of Other Teams:
Any attempt by a team to solicit or influence other teams, either
directly or indirectly, may result in a negative marking.
Penalties may include deduction of marks, disqualification from
the current round, or even disqualification from the entire
competition.

3. Penalties for Using Unfair Means or Violating Competition

Rules:
Any team found using unfair means or violating any rule of the
competition may face penalties.
Penalties may include deduction of marks, disqualification from
the current round, or disqualification from the entire
competition, depending on the severity of the violation.

4. Penalties for Procedural, Oral Rounds, and Memorial

Submission Violations:
Failure to adhere to the prescribed time limits for oral
arguments may result in negative markings for the team.
Unauthorized interruptions, such as speaking out of turn, may
lead to negative marking.
Breach of the prescribed courtroom decorum, including
disrespectful behavior towards the judges, opponents, or co-
counsel, may result in penalties in the form of negative marking
for the whole team or may also lead to disqualification.
Failure to follow the prescribed formatting or submission
guidelines for written memorials may lead to mark deductions.
5. Penalties for inadequate Legal knowledge:
Presenting misleading or false information, misquoting legal
authorities, or misrepresenting facts may lead to negative
marking.
Failure to respond to questions from the judges or inadequate
knowledge of the case law or legal principles may lead to marks
deduction.
Lack of clarity, disorganized arguments, or failure to present a
coherent legal analysis may result in point deductions.
Violation of any ethical or professional conduct rules, such as
using offensive language or disrespectful remarks, may lead to
marks deduction or disqualification.

6. Overall Performance Evaluation:

Judges may consider the overall quality of arguments, including
legal research, presentation skills, persuasiveness, and
professionalism.
Penalties or negative markings may vary depending on the
severity and frequency of the violations.
The organizing committee reserves the right to disqualify a
team in case of serious or repeated violations of the rules.

7. Discretion of the Organizers and Judges:

The competition organizers and judges have the authority to
impose negative marking, or disqualifications in case of any
violation by a team.
Their decisions regarding negative marking or disqualification
are final and binding
8. Negative Marking Scheme For Written Submission:

S.
VIOLATIONS PENALTIES
NO.

Disclosure of team identity

1 5 marks
by any means

2 Exceeding the page limit 1 mark per page

0.25 Mark for each

3 Violation of formatting rules
violation

2 marks for the first

hour of delay, followed
by 1 mark for every
Delay in submission of next hour.No memorial
4
memorial shall be accepted after
24 Hours of the
deadline for memorial
submission.
9. Negative Marking Scheme For Oral Submission:

S.
VIOLATIONS PENALTIES
NO.

Use of any internet sources/ 2 marks (for

1 inadequate legal citation during the each source/
Oral Rounds citation)

Using unfair means/ breach in

2 courtroom decorum/ disruptive Disqualification
behavior during Oral Rounds

3 Scouting/ Soliciting Disqualification

2 marks for the

first minute
followed by 1
4 Violation of Time Limits
mark for each
following
minute.

Using any language other than

5 English for arguments during Oral 1 mark
Rounds
S. MISCELLANEOUS
1. The time split between the speakers must be communicated to
the Timekeeper before the commencement of each Round. Once
so informed, these timings shall not be changed.
2. The participants shall not disclose, in any manner whatsoever,
for the entire duration of the Rounds, either their own
individual identities or the identity of the institution that they
represent, even if asked by the judges.
3. The participants can pass on the compendium of the sources
they cite in their Memorials if permitted by the judges. The
participants are required to inform the court clerks about the
same in advance.
4. Delay in appearance for a round exceeding five minutes will
render disqualification of the team for that round. In such a
case, their opponent shall make their oral submissions ex parte.
5. If any one of the members of a team is notified or informed of
any detail or information concerning the Competition, it shall be
deemed as if the said team as a whole has been duly notified or
informed.
6. The dress code to be adhered to for the duration of the
Competition is- Ladies: Black Western or Indian formals;
Gentlemen: Black Western formals.
7. The Proposition neither intends nor attempts 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 purpose of the present Competition
only and it does not attempt to influence or predict the outcome
of any matter whatsoever.
8. The Organizers reserve the right to alter the rules and
regulations during the course of the competition which shall be
promptly communicated to the participating teams.
9. The Organizers shall have the copyright in the memorials. The
Organizers shall not be responsible for any loss caused to any
person or institution by virtue of any content in the memorials.
10. The right of audio and videotaping including any other form of
such reproduction, or any part thereof, of the oral submissions in
all rounds of the competition shall vest with the Organizers.
11. Any complaints with regard to any participating team or
conduct of the competition shall be made to the Organizers in
written form.
12. The Organizers reserve the right to interpret the Rules and
Regulations of the competition and such interpretation shall be
final and binding.
13. The Organizers shall have the discretion to decide with regard
to any subject that has not been covered under the Rules and any
such decision shall be final and binding.
14. The certificates for the participating teams shall be posted via
Indian Postal Service within one month of the completion of the
competition at their university’s address. The Certificates of the
other qualifying teams who will be visiting the campus for quarter,
semi and final rounds shall be presented to them at the
valedictorian.
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 MOOT PROBLEM

The Case of Internet Censorship and Fundamental Rights

Background:
The Indiana Constitution guarantees fundamental rights, including
the right to freedom of speech and expression (Article 19) and the
right to privacy (Article 21). These rights play a crucial role in
upholding democratic values and protecting individual liberties. In
this moot court problem, the court will examine a case involving the
alleged violation of Article 19 and Article 21 of the Indiana
Constitution.

Facts of the Case:

The Central Government of Indiana, under section 87 of the
Information Technology Act, 2000 established a statutory/
regulatory body, called the Internet Content Regulatory Authority
(ICRA), to monitor and regulate online content. The ICRA was
granted broad powers to restrict, block, remove, or even modify
online content that it deems objectionable or harmful to the public
interest.

Several social media influencers, journalists, and advocacy groups

challenge the constitutionality of these regulations. Mr. Ravi Teja,
a social media activist, alleged that the ICRA’s regulations violate
their fundamental rights to freedom of speech and expression and
the right to privacy.

The petitioner argued that the regulations grant excessive discretionary

power to the ICRA, leading to the arbitrary restriction of online content
and chilling the exercise of their fundamental rights. He alleged that the
regulations lack adequate safeguards and transparency, thereby
infringing upon the principles of democracy and individual liberties.

Mr. Teja also alleged that new regulations impinge upon their right to
freedom of speech and expression, as they grant the ICRA unchecked
powers to restrict and edit online content without proper legal scrutiny.

The petitioner also alleged that the regulations lack adequate

procedural safeguards, transparency, and an effective mechanism
for redressal, resulting in the arbitrary and disproportionate
restriction of online content. The broad discretionary powers
granted to the ICRA pose a threat to democracy, as they allow for
the suppression of dissenting voices and stifle the free flow of
information and ideas.

The Government asserted that the new regulations aim to regulate

online content and protect the public interest, such as preventing hate
speech, incitement to violence, and the spread of misinformation.

The regulations are necessary to address the challenges posed by the

digital realm and ensure the responsible use of online platforms. The
establishment of the ICRA is a step towards effective content
regulation, as it allows for better coordination and prompt action in
addressing objectionable online content.
Issues to be Considered:
Do the new regulations enacted by the Central Government of
Indiana infringe upon the fundamental rights to freedom of
speech and expression (Article 19) and the right to privacy
(Article 21)?

Does the establishment of the ICRA with broad powers violate

the principles of reasonableness and proportionality in
restricting online content?

Are the new regulations consistent with the principles of

democracy and individual liberties?
 PATRONS

Shri Praveen Thakral

Chancellor, OUI, Indore

Shri Gaurav Thakral Prof. ( Dr.) Sunil K. Somani

Pro Chancellor, OUI, Indore Vice-Chancellor, OUI, Indore

Prof. (Dr.) Dhruva Ghai Prof. (Dr.) Garima Ghai

Pro Vice-Chancellor, OUI, Indore Dean Academics , OUI, Indore

Chief Advisor
Mrs. Sonia Thakral
Director (Law), OUI, Indore

Advisors
Ms. Ranu Purohit
Ms. Ishan Johri
Advocate-on-record
Principal Associate, Khaitan & Co
Supreme Court of India

Faculty Advisor
Dr. Ankita Nirwani
HOD, Faculty of Law, OUI, Indore
 Faculty Convenors
Ms. Saloni Sahu
Asst. Prof, Faculty of Law, OUI

Ms. Aditi Shrivastava Mr. Avijit Shukla

Asst. Prof, Faculty of Law, OUI Asst. Prof, Faculty of Law, OUI

THE TEAM

Harshita Patel Ujjwal Kumar Singh

Convenor Co-Convenor

Rupal Sankhala Priya Meda

Administrator Administrator

Kajal Pandey Priyanshi Tiwari

Member Member

Suhani Sharma Muskan Athnere

Member Member

Yajashwita Singh Dilip Pathak

Member Member

Durgesh Nandini Sakshi Pandey

Member Member

Mihir Chourey Niraj Osari

Member Member

Chhavi Hardiya Suhani Panchal

Member Member
 Contact Details

For queries, please send us an email at

mootcourt@orientaluniversity.in.

Contact details of the Student Convenors & Administrators

Harshita Patel Ujjwal Kumar Singh

(Convenor) (Co-convenor)
9302012433 7479441214

Rupal Sankhala Priya Meda

(Administrator) (Administrator)
7804843157 9343507274

Contact details of Faculty Convenors

Please contact us at 8887070942.