4th Essay Competition by Office of Lily Thomas & Saju Jakob [Cash Prizes Worth Rs 75k]: Submit by Nov 30
About Office of Lily Thomas & Saju Jakob
Lily Thomas, a name that can’t be forgotten, an 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.
With the Constitution as her Bible, she has sailed through the tides of her profession as a lawyer to invent new ideas so as to revamp the administration of our country in parity with the vision of Constitutional makers. On the occasion of fourth death anniversary of renowned late advocate Lily Thomas, her law office, Lily Thomas and Saju Jakob, Advocates and Solicitors is organizing the Essay Writing Competition The law office of Lily Thomas and Saju Jakob. (Advocates and Solicitors)
About Lily Thomas Essay Competition 4th Edition, 2023
Topic-1 “Expanding Contours Of Artificial Intelligence (AI) And Its Effects On The Right To Privacy”
The right to privacy is a distinct and independent fundamental right under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. Privacy encompasses the body and mind, including decisions, choices, information, and freedom.
As quoted in the case of K. S. Puttaswamy by Chief Justice of India Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, “Privacy is concomitant with the right of the individual to exercise control over his or her personality. It finds an origin in the notion that there are certain rights which are natural to or inherent in a human being. Natural rights are inalienable because they are inseparable from the human personality. The human element in life is impossible to conceive without the existence of natural rights.”
Provide your perspective on the privacy laws and legal developments relating to artificial intelligence at both the national and international levels.
Topic-2 An Analysis Of “The Importance Of Basic Structure Doctrine”: In Commemoration Of The 50th Anniversary Of The Landmark Judgment ‘Kesavananda Bharati Vs State Of Kerala.’
Topic-3 “Integrity And Ethics In The Legal Profession: A Must”
The legal profession is a noble profession. There are times when lawyers are portrayed as crusaders for justice, and at other times, in the opposite light. Recently, Chief Justice of India, Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, stated “They all sleep with their conscience. You can fool the whole world but can’t fool your conscience. It keeps on asking questions every night. Integrity is the core of the legal profession. With integrity, they will either continue to survive or we will self-destruct”
Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer once stated, “Law is not a trade, not briefs, not merchandise, and so the heaven of commercial competition should not vulgarise the legal profession.” As the famous saying of Mr. Alan K. Simpson goes, “If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don’t have integrity, nothing else matters.”
Prizes
| RANK | TOPIC 1 | TOPIC 2 | TOPIC 3 |
| 1st | Rs.10,000 | Rs.10,000 | Rs.10,000 |
| 2nd | Rs. 5000 | Rs. 5000 | Rs. 5000 |
| 3rd | Rs. 3,000 | Rs. 3,000 | Rs. 3,000 |
| 4th to 10th | Rs. 1,000 | Rs. 1,000 | Rs. 1,000 |
- A total 30 winners will be awarded cash prizes along with a Certificate of Appreciation.
- The first rank holder from each topic will be given a two-minute opportunity to present their essays in the Memorial Lecture.
- The Certificate of Participation, Appreciation, and Cash Prizes will only be awarded to those essay writers or winners who attend the Memorial Lecture, either physically or virtually, at 16:30 Hrs on 15th December, 2023.
- The top 30 essays will be published on our website www.lilythomas.net
Important Dates
- Last Date of Submission: 30th November, 2023 by 23:45 Hrs IST. Memorial Lecture: 15th December, 2023 at 16:30 Hrs IST.
- Result Declaration: 15th December, 2023 in the Memorial Lecture.
Formatting Guidelines
- Essay Writing Competition is free and open to all. No prior registration is required.
- Word Limit: 1600-1800 words (excluding footnotes and abstract), abstract shall be approximately 200 words.
- The Font shall be Times New Roman, the font size 12, and the line spacing should be 1.5.
- Citation Style: 19th Bluebook Edition.
- The essays should strictly be in the English language.
- Only 15%-20% plagiarism is allowed.
- The abstract and essay should be combined into one document. No co-authorship is allowed.
- Multiple entries from the same author are not allowed.
- Submission on more than one topic is not allowed.
- The subject line of the email should contain the complete name of the topic.
- There must be a separate cover page attached to the e-mail containing the essay that includes the essay writer’s name, address, date of birth, and an undertaking stating that the essay is original.
Submission Procedure
- Interested essay writers should send their essays along with an abstract in Word or PDF format by 30th November 2023 at 23:45 Hrs IST.
- Essays should be sent to [email protected]
- Submissions received after the deadline will not be considered.
- Handwritten essays will not be accepted.
- Results will be announced on 15th December 2023 at the Memorial Lecture, the details of which will be uploaded later, on our website www.lilythomas.net
- Mandatory Participation of Essay Writers at the Memorial Lecture is required.
Contact Information
For any further queries, please write to [email protected] with the subject “Query for Essay Writing Competition” or contact us at +919667661678.
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