1st Sir B.N. Rau National Essay Writing Competition by Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science: Register by Jan 24 [Extended]

About Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science

Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science (UPSIFS), Lucknow established by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, a newly created institute spread over fifty acres of land, is a flagship project of the Government of Uttar Pradesh, and was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India in March 2024. UPSIFS is under the aegis of the National Forensic Science University, Gandhinagar.

About 1st Sir BN Rau National Essay Writing Competition, 2024

The 1st Sir BN Rau National Essay Writing Competition, 2024, organized by UPSIFS, Lucknow, celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the Constitution of India and the enduring spirit of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. This landmark event honours the legacy of Sir Benegal Narsing Rau, one of India’s foremost constitutional architects, and aims to inspire a deeper understanding of the harmonious relationship between law, justice, and science in the evolving landscape of criminal justice. Open to UG, PG students of Law and Forensic Science across India, the competition revolves around the theme ‘The Harmonious Interplay of Fair Trial and Scientific Investigation: A Constitutional Odyssey’.

Eligibility

Students currently enrolled in any undergraduate or postgraduate courses in regular mode programme in any recognized Law School / College / University in India may make a submission.

Awards and Certificates

• 1st PRIZE- Rs.10,000
• 2nd PRIZE- Rs. 7,000
• 3rd PRIZE- Rs. 5,000
• Three Consolation Prize of Rs.2500 each

Note: All the participants will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Important Dates

• Last Date of Registration: 24th January, 2025
• Last Date of Submission: 24th January, 2025
• Result Declaration: 26th January, 2025

Submission Guidelines

• Co-authorship is not permitted.
• Word limit: 2500-3000 words, excluding the Footnotes
• Font style – Times New Roman
• Font size – 14 for Headings, 12 for Body, 10 for Footnotes
• Line Spacing – 1.5 for Body, 1.0 for Footnotes
• Citation Style – OSCOLA
• Margins – 1 inch (i.e., 2.54 cm) on each side
• Note: Speaking footnotes are allowed in the submissions but are not mandatory. If included, they should be limited to a maximum of 50 words each.
• The plagiarism limit is 10% following UGC Guidelines. Proven instances of plagiarism and use of Artificial Intelligence will result in immediate disqualification.
• Any subsequent publication of the articles after the announcement of results will require prior approval from the organizers.

Submission Procedure

A non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 250 must be paid online before submitting the form.

Click Here to Submit.

Contact Information

Mr. Nikhil Mishra, Student Convenor – Email: [email protected], +91 96968 96793

The brochure is here.