1st National PIL Drafting Competition, 2024 by Dharmashastra National Law University: Register by Oct 15

About the University

Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur, established in 2018 by the Madhya Pradesh National University Act, is dedicated to advancing legal education and research. DNLU emphasizes advocacy skills and professional ethics through practical learning methods. The university hosts various centres, including the Centre for Research in Environmental Law (CREL) and the Centre for Constitutional Law (CCL), fostering legal scholarship and policy research.

About 1st National PIL Drafting Competition, 2024

The 1st National PIL Drafting Competition, 2024, is a prestigious national-level competition organized by CREL and CCL at DNLU. The competition focuses on Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Drafting related to Environmental and Constitutional Law. It aims to enhance participants’ drafting skills and provide exposure to legal advocacy in public interest matters.

Theme

The drafting has to be prepared on a factual proposition based on Environmental and Constitutional Law to be released on 10th October 2024.

Eligibility

The competition is open to all law students from recognized law schools, faculties, and universities across India. Both undergraduate and postgraduate students are eligible to participate.

Submission Guidelines

1. Language: English (UK/India).
2. Format:
   • Font: Times New Roman, size 12, 1.5 line spacing.
   • Citation: Harvard Bluebook (20th edition).
3. Document Structure:
   • Cover Page
   • Table of Contents
   • Table of Abbreviations
   • Index of Authorities
   • Statement of Jurisdiction
   • Statement of Facts
   • Issues Raised
   • Summary of Arguments
   • Arguments Advanced
   • Prayer
   • Annexure and Exhibits

File Format: MS Word and PDF files.

Processing Charges

For Non-DNLU Students:

• Single Authorship: ₹500/-
• Co-Authorship: ₹800/-

For DNLU Students:

• Single Authorship: ₹250/-
• Co-Authorship: ₹400/-

Account Details for Payment:

Account Name: Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur

Account No.: 50100532304180

IFSC Code: HDFC0000224

Branch: Gol Bazar, Jabalpur

General Instructions

• Submissions must be original and unpublished.
• Teams must ensure strict adherence to submission guidelines; penalties will be imposed for non-compliance.
• Late submissions will incur a deduction of 2 marks.
• The decision of the organizing committee shall be final in all matters of dispute.

Important Dates

• Release of Proposition: 10th October 2024
• Last Date of Seeking Clarification (if any): 22nd October 2024
• Release of Clarification: 25th October 2024
• Last Date of Registration & Fee Payment: 15th November 2024
• Last Date of PIL Draft Submission: 15th November 2024
• Result Declaration of Memorial Submission Round: 2nd December 2024

How to Submit

Participants must submit their PIL drafts through the official submission link provided upon final registration. Submissions should follow the specified guidelines and be uploaded in MS Word and PDF formats.

Submission Procedure

Click Here Here To Submit.

Single Authorship: One student per team
Co-Authorship: A team of two students

Contact Information

• Email: [email protected]
• Convenor (CREL): Priyanshi Jain – +91 9691304505
• Co-Convenor (CREL): Shivam Singh – +91 93151 71731

The brochure is here and moot proposition is here.