th

5MOOT
NATIONAL
COURT
COMPETITION
15th - 17th NOVEMBER, 2024
organised
by
LUCKNOW UNIVERSITY
MOOT COURT ASSOCIATION
FACULTY OF LAW, UNIVERSITY OF LUCKNOW

PRIZES WORTH UP TO RS. 40,000

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ABOUT LUCKNOW( ‫) لکھنؤ‬
FONDLY KNOWN AS THE "CITY OF
NAWABS" LUCKNOW IS KNOWN FOR ITS
"TEHZEEB" I.E. THE MANNERISM AND
SOPHISTICATION. ALONGSIDE AGRA AND
VARANASI, IT IS PART OF UTTAR
PRADESH TOURISTS ATTRACTIONS LIKE -
BARA AND CHOTA IMAMBARA.
LUCKNOW ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN,
CHATTAR MANZIL AND MANY MORE.
OWING TO ITS REPUTATION AS THE CITY
OF GARDENS, LUCKNOW IS HOME TO
ONE OF THE BIGGEST PARKS IN INDIA
THE JANESHWAR MISHRA PARK AND
AMBEDKAR PARK.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS OF THE CITY INCLUDE THE SHOPPING ARCADES OF

HAZARATGANJ, CHOWK AND AMINABAD. ITS EXTRAVAGANT CHICKEN
EMBROIDERY MESMERISE PEOPLE OF CULTURES. THERE ARE PLETHORA
OF NAWABI CUISINE SHOPS THE POPULAR BEING TUNDEY KABABI ALL
AROUND LUCKNOW OFFERING THE FINEST MUGHLAI FOOD.

LUCKNOW IS KNOWN TO BE AS "PLACE OF

HEAVEN FOR THE FOODIES". THE BUILDING
OF LUCKNOW HIGH AN ARCHITECTURAL
MARVEL. IT'S INTERIORS ARE A TREAT FOR THE
EYES OF LEGAL PROFESSIONALS AND
STUDENTS.
about

UNIVERSITY OF
LUCKNOW
FOUNDED IN 1867, THE UNIVERSITY OF LUCKNOW IS ONE OF THE OLDEST
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN INDIA. IT IS AFFILIATED WITH
ESTEEMED BODIES SUCH AS THE UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION (UGC),
ASSOCIATION OF COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITIES (ACU), ASSOCIATION OF
INDIAN UNIVERSITIES (AIU), DISTANCE EDUCATION COUNCIL (DEC), NATIONAL
COUNCIL OF TEACHER EDUCATION (NCTE), AND THE BAR COUNCIL OF INDIA
(BCI). IN RECOGNITION OF ITS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, THE UNIVERSITY OF
LUCKNOW WAS AWARDED AN A++ GRADE BY THE NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND
ACCREDITATION COUNCIL (NAAC) IN JULY 2022.

IN THE NATIONAL INSTITUTIONAL RANKING FRAMEWORK (NIRF) 2024, THE

UNIVERSITY OF LUCKNOW ACHIEVED SIGNIFICANT MILESTONES, SECURING THE
97TH POSITION AMONG THE TOP 100 UNIVERSITIES IN INDIA. THIS MARKS A
SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT FROM ITS PREVIOUS RANK , UNDERSCORING ITS
UPWARD TRAJECTORY IN ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. NOTABLY, THE
UNIVERSITY'S FACULTY OF LAW WAS RANKED 23RD AMONG THE TOP 39 LAW
SCHOOLS IN INDIA. ADDITIONALLY, THE UNIVERSITY OF LUCKNOW WAS
RANKED 32ND IN THE STATE PUBLIC UNIVERSITY CATEGORY, HIGHLIGHTING ITS
CONSISTENT EFFORTS TO ELEVATE ITS EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND
REPUTATION.
about

FACULTY OF
LAW
THE FACULTY OF LAW AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LUCKNOW STANDS AS A BEACON
OF LEGAL EDUCATION IN INDIA, WITH ITS INCEPTION DATING BACK TO 1921.
INITIALLY ESTABLISHED WITH JUST THREE TEACHERS UNDER THE DEANSHIP OF
MR. JAG MOHAN NATH CHAK, IT WAS PROF. R. U. SINGH WHO TRULY LAID THE
FOUNDATION FOR ITS ACADEMIC RIGOR. HIS EFFORTS NOT ONLY STRUCTURED
THE FACULTY AT LUCKNOW BUT ALSO INFLUENCED THE DEVELOPMENT OF
LAW FACULTIES AT DELHI UNIVERSITY AND BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY (BHU).
THE FACULTY'S ALUMNI INCLUDE LUMINARIES LIKE DR. AVTAR SINGH, A
RENOWNED EXPERT IN CONTRACT LAW; DR. A.T. MARKOS, FORMER DIRECTOR
OF THE INDIAN LAW INSTITUTE; DR. SHANKER DAYAL SHARMA, FORMER
PRESIDENT OF INDIA; AND SHRI RAM KRISHNA HEGDE, FORMER CHIEF
MINISTER OF KARNATAKA. THESE DISTINGUISHED INDIVIDUALS REFLECT THE
FACULTY’S LONG-STANDING TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE IN LEGAL EDUCATION.

IN THE 2024 NATIONAL INSTITUTIONAL RANKING FRAMEWORK (NIRF), THE

UNIVERSITY OF LUCKNOW ACHIEVED A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE BY SECURING
THE 97TH POSITION AMONG THE TOP 100 UNIVERSITIES IN INDIA. THE FACULTY
OF LAW, IN PARTICULAR, WAS RANKED 23RD AMONG THE TOP LAW SCHOOLS
IN THE COUNTRY, OUTSHINING PROMINENT INSTITUTIONS. THIS RANKING
UNDERSCORES THE FACULTY'S COMMITMENT TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND
ITS INFLUENTIAL ROLE IN SHAPING THE LEGAL PROFESSION IN INDIA.THE
FACULTY'S NEW CAMPUS, WHICH HOUSES OVER 1,400 STUDENTS ACROSS
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS, IS A TESTAMENT TO ITS MODERN INFRASTRUCTURE
AND COMPREHENSIVE FACILITIES, FURTHER ENHANCING THE LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT FOR BOTH STUDENTS AND TEACHERS.
about

LUCKNOW UNIVERSITY
MOOT COURT
ASSOCIATION
THE LUCKNOW UNIVERSITY MOOT COURT ASSOCIATION
WAS FORMULATED IN THE YEAR 2012 WITH THE PURPOSE
OF INCULCATING PRACTICAL ACUMEN AND SKILL
INVOLVED IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION BY CONDUCTION
OF MOOT COURT COMPETITIONS WHICH STIMULATES
REAL LIFE COURT CONDITIONS AND REQUIRES THE
PARTICIPATING TEAMS TO ACT AS OPPOSING COUNSELS.

IT HAS BEEN ACTIVE EVER SINCE AND HAS SUCCESSFULLY

CONDUCTED 11 INTER-SEMESTER MOOT COURT
COMPETITIONS , 5 INTER-COLLEGIATE MOOT COURT
COMPETITIONS , 4 NATIONAL MOOT COURT
COMPETITIONS , 1 INTERNATIONAL MOOT COURT
COMPETITION, NATIONAL JUDGMENT WRITING
COMPETITION, CLIENT-COUNSELLING COMPETITION,
NATIONAL SEMINARS , MEMORIAL DRAFTING
COMPETITIONS AND VARIOUS ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS.
 OUR PATRON

PROF. ALOK KUMAR RAI

VICE CHANCELLOR

UNIVERSITY OF
LUCKNOW

OUR CO-PATRON

PROF.(DR.) BANSHI
DHAR SINGH
HEAD & DEAN
FACULTY OF LAW
UNIVERSITY OF LUCKNOW

DR. RADHESHYAM DR. CHANDRA SEN

PRASAD PRATAP SINGH
FACULTY COORDINATOR FACULTY CO-COORDINATOR
LUCKNOW UNIVERSITY LUCKNOW UNIVERSITY
MOOT COURT ASSOCIATION MOOT COURT ASSOCIATION
 LUMA ORGANISING TEAM

HEMANT PANDEY SRIJAN PANDEY ADITYA GAUTAM

STUDENT ADVISOR CONVENOR CO-CONVENOR

HEADS

DEEPAK TIWARI ARCHI UPADHYAY SYED SHIRAZ RIZVI UTKARSH SHARMA

HEAD HEAD HEAD HEAD
FINANCE COMMITTEE ORGANISING COMMITTEE MEDIA COMMITTEE RESEARCH COMMITTEE

SIDDHANT RAJ VARSHA SINGH KUMARI ANUSHKA

HEAD HEAD HEAD
HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE DOCUMENT COMMITTEE INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE

MEMBERS
Aseem Awasthi Meghna shah Pranav Pandey
Aryan Singh Tanisha Yadav Khushi Dixit
Shilpa Yadav Archi Katiyar Arushi Chaudhary
 MOOT PROPOSITION
1. Manuland, situated in South Asia, is the world's largest democracy and one of
its rapidly growing major economies. With a population exceeding 1.4 billion
people, it is characterized by its rich diversity of cultures, languages, and
traditions. The country operates under a federal parliamentary democratic
republic system with a strong central government and states that enjoy
significant autonomy. Manuland's legal system, which is based on English
common law, is intricate, reflecting both national and state-specific regulations.
This complexity, along with Manuland's diverse social fabric, often leads to
multifaceted legal issues, including those related to its reservation policies.

2. Reservation, or ‘compensatory discrimination’, is a key aspect of Manuland's

social and legal landscape. It aims to address historical injustices and provide
opportunities for underrepresented groups, including Scheduled Castes (SCs),
Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs). While these policies
have been instrumental in promoting social equity and inclusion, they also spark
ongoing debates about their impact and effectiveness. As Manuland continues
to advance economically and politically, the challenge remains to balance
these reservation policies with the need for equitable growth, justice and social
eds, making the nation a crucial focus in international legal and political
discussions.

3. Scheduled Castes (SCs) in Manuland are historically marginalized communities

who have faced significant social and economic disadvantages. The reservation
system is a crucial policy designed to address these inequalities by allocating a
specific quota of seats in educational institutions and government jobs to SCs.
This affirmative action aims to promote social justice, enhance opportunities for
education and employment, and integrate SCs into mainstream society. By
doing so, the policy seeks to rectify historical injustices, improve socio-economic
conditions for SCs, and foster a more equitable and inclusive society.
 MOOT PROPOSITION
4. Ranjeet Kumar and Amit Lal are resident of “Maheshwari” a city known for hub
of knowledge, they both belongs to Scheduled Caste (SC) category, were vying
for a prestigious position through the “Unified Testing and Public Services” (UTPS)
exam. Ranjeet Kumar hails from an affluent background; his father is an
Manulandian Administrative Service (MAS) officer and his mother is a vice
chancellor of a prestigious university. Their family's wealth and social status afford
them significant advantages, including access to elite educational institutions
and resources. In contrast, Amit’s background is marked by economic hardship.
His father works as an autodriver and his mother is a housewife. Amit Law
supports his UTPS preparation through part- time tutoring, a testament to his
determination and resilience amidst financial constraints.

5. In the 2018 UTPS examination, Ranjeet Kumar achieved a rank of 138, while
Amit Lal secured a rank of 139. Both candidates fall within the SC category, which
is allotted a specific number of reserved seats for government positions.
According to the reservation policy, Ranjeet Kumar’s rank, being 138th, secures
him a position within the 138 seats allocated for SC candidates. Despite his
affluent background, Ranjeet Kumar benefits from the reservation system
designed to uplift underprivileged communities. Amit Lal, with a rank of 139,
narrowly misses out on securing a position due to the reservation policy
constraints.

6. This situation exposes a critical flaw in the reservation system. Amit Lal after
observing the systemic issue where economically less privileged members, who
are in greater need of support, may be excluded from opportunities due to the
way reservations are allocated. Amit Lal has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
in the Apex Court, seeking a reform in the reservation system. He argues that the
Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories should be subdivided
based on economic criteria. Specifically, Amit Lal requested that among the
"creamy layer" economically advantaged individuals within these categories
should be excluded from the reservation benefits to ensure that the support
reaches those who are truly socio- economically disadvantaged.
 MOOT PROPOSITION
7. A recent survey conducted by the Government of Manuland has revealed that
the progress in uplifting Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) and
Other Backward Classes (OBCs) has been slow. This delay is largely attributed to
the repeated claims on reservation benefits by families that have already
achieved a certain level of socio-economic upliftment. The survey indicates that
these families, who have benefited from reservations and achieved relative
affluence, continue to access reservation opportunities, thereby limiting the
resources available for those who are still in greater need of support.

8. Reservation under the Manulandian Constitution is not intended to be

permanent; it is subject to periodic review and adjustment based on the
observed social upliftment of Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and
Other Backward Classes (OBCs). Currently, the central government allocates
approximately 49.5% of reservations across various sectors, with 7.5% reserved for
STs, 15% for SCs, and 27% for OBCs. This allocation is designed to address social
inequalities and provide opportunities to historically marginalized communities
while adapting to their evolving socio-economic status.

9.After 78 years of independence, Manuland finds itself at a point where caste-

based reservations may no longer be as pertinent. The current socio-economic
landscape suggests that reservation policies based on economic criteria are now
more necessary. As the country has progressed, addressing economic disparities
has become increasingly important, with the need to focus on supporting those
who face significant financial hardships, irrespective of their caste. Shifting to an
economic-based reservation system could better target assistance to individuals
and families in genuine need, promoting a more equitable distribution of
opportunities and resources.

10. The primary aim of reservation policies has been to uplift Scheduled Castes
(SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) socially.
However, the current situation reveals that economically disadvantaged
individuals are facing severe hardships due to escalating daily expenses, with
some struggling to secure even one meal in a day. Given this pressing issue, there
is a growing recognition that economic disadvantage now plays a more critical
role in determining the need for support.
 MOOT PROPOSITION
The shift in policy to allocate reservation benefits to the Economically
Disadvantaged Sections (EDS) aims to address these urgent needs by providing
targeted assistance to those experiencing significant financial strain, thus
ensuring that the support reaches individuals who are most in need of immediate
relief and socio-economic upliftment.

11. In addition to the disparities observed within the reserved categories, the
case of Anand Raj, a candidate from the General Category, highlights another
critical issue in the current reservation system. Despite scoring significantly higher
marks than both Ranjeet Kumar and Amit Lal in the UTPS exam, Anand Raj was
unable to secure a position due to the lack of reservation benefits for
economically disadvantaged individuals in the unreserved category. Anand Raj
comes from a family that struggles with severe financial hardships—his father is a
geek worker, and his mother works as a domestic helper. Despite his academic
achievements, Anand's economic situation limited his access to resources such as
quality coaching and study materials, making his success even more
commendable. His inability to secure a position raises questions about the
fairness of a system that, while aimed at addressing historical injustices, may
inadvertently disadvantage individuals from economically disadvantaged
sections of the Unreserved Category. This situation underscores the growing need
for an economic-based reservation system that can support individuals like
Anand Raj, who despite their merit, continue to face systemic barriers due to their
financial circumstances.

12. Following the observations, the Government of Manuland passed a bill

named as “Reservation Reform and Economic Empowerment Act” (RREE) 2024
which reduces the reservation percentages for Scheduled Castes (SC),
Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) by 50% of the
reservation from each category. This legislative adjustment aims to address the
evolving socio-economic landscape by reallocating resources and focusing
more on economic criteria, rather than solely on caste-based reservations.
 MOOT PROPOSITION
13. After the reduction of 50% of the reservation from each reserved category
Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes
(OBC) the government has reallocated these percentages to individuals
belonging to the Economically Disadvantaged Sections (EDS). This adjustment
aims to enhance opportunities for socio-economic upliftment among those
facing significant financial hardships. By directing resources and support towards
the EDS, the policy seeks to address economic inequalities more effectively and
provide greater opportunities for socio-economic advancement to individuals
who are in urgent need of assistance.

14. An organization called "Justice for All," led by individuals from Scheduled
Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), has filed a petition in the Supreme Court
challenging the constitutionality of the recent government bill. The bill, which
reduces the reservation quotas for SCs, STs, and OBCs by 50% of the reservation
from each category and reallocates these percentages to the Economically
Disadvantaged Sections (EDS).

15. The Supreme Court has consolidated the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by
Amit Lal and the challenge to the “Reservation Reform and Economic
Empowerment Act” brought by the "Justice for All" organization. The court has
scheduled a hearing on November 16, 2024.

16. Following issues are been placed before supreme court of Manuland -

1. Is the subdivision of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) categories
based on economic criteria constitutionally valid?
2. Is the exclusion of the “creamy layer” from reservation benefits justified or not?
3. Constitutionality of the “Reservation Reform and Economic Empowerment Act” 2024.
4. Does the reduction in reservation quotas affect the socio-economic upliftment of SC
and ST communities?

This moot problem has been drafted by Utkarsh Sharma and Syed Shiraz Rizvi.
Any attempt by a participant to contact the authors will result in an immediate deduction of marks for the entire team.
 TIMELINE OF THE
COMPETITION

15TH OCTOBER, 2024

LAST DATE OF REGISTRATION
& ONLINE PAYMENT
25TH OCTOBER, 2024
LAST DATE TO SEEK
CLARIFICATION
30TH OCTOBER, 2024
RELEASE OF CLARIFICATION
5TH NOVEMBER, 2024
LAST DATE TO SUBMIT SOFT COPY
OF MEMORIALS
8TH NOVEMBER, 2024
LAST DATE TO SUBMIT HARD COPY
OF MEMORIALS 15TH NOVEMBER, 2024
INAUGURAL CEREMONY &
EXCHANGE OF MEMORIALS
15TH NOVEMBER, 2024
RESEARCHER TEST

16TH NOVEMBER, 2024

PRELIMS ROUND 1 & 2
16 TH NOVEMBER, 2024
QUARTER ROUND
17 TH NOVEMBER, 2024
SEMI FINAL ROUND

17 TH NOVEMBER, 2024
FINAL ROUND
17 TH NOVEMBER, 2024
VALEDICTORY CEREMONY
 RULES & REGULATIONS
1. ELIGIBILITY & TEAM COMPOSITION
All teams shall consist of a maximum of 3 participants [two members
designated as ‘Speaker’ and one member designated as ‘Researcher’]
OR 2 participants [both speakers],
a) Students pursuing the Three or Five Year courses of the LL.B. Degree
or its equivalent from any recognized Law School/College/University are
eligible to participate.
b) Any recognized Law School/College/University shall be entitled to
send a maximum 2 (two) teams to the Competition.
c) 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.
d) No additional member or team coach is allowed to accompany the
team.
e) There will be team cap of 40 teams.

2. LANGUAGE
a) The official language of the competition shall be English.

3. ANONYMITY
a) The participating team shall be allotted a team code after completing
the registration process.
b) The team shall not disclose their identity anywhere in their written
Memorials and instead should use the code allotted.
c) Non-compliance with Rule 3(b) shall result in immediate
disqualification of the team.
d) The decision of the Organizing Committee in this regard shall be final.
 RULES & REGULATIONS
4. REGISTRATION PROCESS
a) All teams that desire to participate in the competition must fill out
the Google registration from before 15th October, 2024 through the link

REGISTRATION LINK or

5. TEAM CODES
a) Upon confirmation of participation, each team will be allotted a
‘Team Code’. The teams shall refer to themselves during the
competition using this code only. They shall otherwise not disclose
their identity to anybody except as and when a member of the
Organizing Team(LUMA) demands.
6. REGISTRATION FEE

a) Each team shall submit the registration fee of Rupees :

INR 7000/-- WITH ACCOMMODATION
INR 3500- WITHOUT ACCOMMODATION
through online mode- Paytm /Google Pay/Phonepe on:-
Mobile Number: 9670695000 (DEEPAK TIWARI)
Account Holder - DEEPAK TIWARI
Account no. - 47130100003181
IFSC Code - BARB0KUTGON (The Fifth character is Zero )
Bank: Bank of Baroda

7. ATTIRE/ DRESS CODE

a) Participants are required to adhere to the following dress code while
present at any courtroom during the Competition.
Female: White Salwar and Kurta or White shirt and black pants/black
skirt along with black coat and black shoes. Male: White shirt, black
trousers, black tie along with black coat and black shoes.
 RULES & REGULATIONS
8. DECORUM

a) All Participants are expected to maintain decorum in the Courtroom

and in all ceremonies during the competition and are expected to
conduct themselves in a manner befitting the legal profession.

9. MEMORIAL

a) Each team shall prepare a PETITIONER and RESPONDENT memorial.

b) Format of the Memorials All teams must submit typed Memorials for
both the sides fulfilling the following parts: i) Cover Page ii) Table of
Contents iii) Index of Authorities (with page number where the
authority has been cited) iv) Statement of Jurisdiction v) Statement of
Facts (not exceeding 2 pages) vi) Statement of Issues vii) Summary of
Arguments (not exceeding 2 pages) viii) Arguments Advanced (not
exceeding 20 pages) ix) Prayer (not exceeding 1 page)

i) Cover Page
Each Memorial shall have the following and only the following on its
cover page:
a) The team code on the upper right-hand corner followed by the letter
‘P’ indicating Petitioner memorial or the letter ‘R’ indicating a
Respondent memorial. (Eg- For team code 16, TC-16P or TC-16R, shall be
written on the top right corner of each memorial).

b) Name of the Competition.

c) The relevant legal provision under which it is filed.

d) Name of parties and their status on whose behalf the memorial is

filed.
 RULES & REGULATIONS
c) Formatting Specifications

i) Soft copy of the Memorials should be in ‘.docx’ format.

ii) The Hard copy of memorials can be stapled or spiral bound.
iii) The page size should be A4.
iv) Name of the Competition in the Header.
v) Font style ‘Times New Roman' throughout the document.
vi) Font size 12 (including headings)
vii) 1.5 lines spacing
viii) 1-inch margin on each side
ix) The Participants may use uniform page borders.

d) For Footnotes, formatting specifications are

i) Font Style ‘Times New Roman'
ii) Font Size-10
iii) Single line spacing.

e) Teams shall cite authorities in the Memorial using footnotes

following the Harvard Bluebook 20th Edition.
Explanatory or illustrative footnotes are not allowed.

f) The Memorial Cover Page should follow the following colour

scheme –
Petitioner - Blue
Respondent- Red
g) Use of decorative cover pages will attract negative markings.
h) The teams are advised to use as far as possible light shades for their
cover pages.
i) The Statement of Facts shall not be argumentative. Any argumentative
Statement of Facts will attract negative markings. It may however seek to
draw necessary inferences from the Facts provided. The Statement of
Facts shall not contain any footnotes.
 RULES & REGULATIONS
j) The Summary of the Arguments should consist of a substantive
summary of the Arguments of the Memorial, rather than a simple
reproduction of the headings contained in the Arguments. The Summary
of Arguments should not contain footnotes.

k) No amendment of the Memorials will be permitted after submission.

10. CLARIFICATIONS TO THE MOOT PROPOSITION

a) The questions as to clarifications have to be sent through mail latest by
25th October, 2024 on our mail ID- mcc.lucknowuniv@gmail.com.
b) A full list of clarifications shall be released by 30th October, 2024 (23:59
hrs IST).

11. SUBMISSION OF MEMORIAL

a) One (1) set of Soft copies, i.e., Petitioner and Respondent (only in
.doc/.docx format, compatible with Microsoft Word 2007 (or higher) must
be emailed to mcc.lucknowuniv@gmail.com latest by 5th November,
2024 (23.59 hrs IST) with the subject “Memorials for Team Code ”.
b) The file names of the electronic copies of the Memorials must contain
only the Team code followed by the letters ‘P’ or ‘R’ depending on which
side the memorial is from. Eg- (For Team Code 16), 16P, and 16R.
c) The Memorials for each side shall be submitted as one single mail and
not in multiple mail. Any violation of this rule shall invite a penalty in
accordance with the rule.
d) Set of 8 Hard Copy of memorials (4 petitioners and 4 respondents, total
8 memorials) shall be submitted to the moot court committee Faculty of
Law, University of Lucknow (Room no. 308) on or before 8th November
,2024 (before 5 pm).
e) The teams qualifying for the Semi-finals will be required to submit 2
more sets of memorials, later on (2 petitioners and 2 respondents, total 4
memorials). Participating teams shall positively submit the exchanged
memorial to the Court official after the commencement of the Oral
Rounds.
 RULES & REGULATIONS
12. PENALTIES

Wrong File Name 1 Mark per Memorial

Failure to submit Memorial as

1 mark per Memorial
one file

Exceeding page limits 1 Mark per exceeding

(Refer to Memorial Rules) page

Failure to include important provision

of law in the Memorial 3 marks per section
(Refer to Memorial Rule)

Failure to include the required infor-

mation on the cover page (Refer to 1 mark per violation
Cover page of Memorial rules)

Failure to use the correct colour 2 marks per Memorial

 RULES & REGULATIONS
13. MARKING CRITERIA FOR THE MEMORIALS
a) Each Memorial will be marked out of a total of 100 marks.
b) There will be separate marking for the Petitioner and Respondent Memorials
c) The following will be the Marking Criteria and the allocation of marks to each
category:

Marking Criteria Marks Allocated

Knowledge of Facts 15
Knowledge of Law 15
Proper and Articulate Analysis 10
Depth and Use of Research 20
Organization and Clarity 20
Evidence of Original Thought 10
Correct Format and Citation 10

Total 100

14. ORAL SUBMISSIONS

a) Non - disclosure of identity As specified herein above in Rule l,
each team shall comprise of two speakers who shall divide the oral
submissions between themselves. Further, during the course of
the Oral Submissions, no speaker shall reveal his or her identity.
They shall only identify themselves by their Team Code (Rule 5).
b) In The preliminary rounds, each team shall argue for both sides
(Plaintiff & Respondent) in two separate rounds. In case of a draw,
Memorial scores will be seen in the preliminary rounds and the
team with more marks will be declared winner of that round.
c) Qualification to the Quarter Final will be based on the ‘Win-Win
Formula’. The teams having ‘2 Win’ in the preliminary rounds will
qualify for the quarters.
 RULES & REGULATIONS
d) In case, more than 8 teams have 2 wins in their preliminary
rounds, the memorial score shall serve as a tiebreaker. The team
with more memorial scores will be declared the winner. The
winners of the Quarters shall qualify for the Semi-Finals. In case
both the teams gave equal marks in the oral round at the
Quarter Final stage, and Memorial marks shall serve as a
tiebreaker.
e) The winner of the Semi-Finals and Finals rounds will be
decided on the basis of their oral scores in the respective rounds.
f) Distribution of Time
i) Each team will have a maximum of 20 minutes to present their
Oral Submissions during the Preliminary Rounds. They shall have a
maximum of 30 minutes in Quarter and Semi-Final Rounds. They
shall be granted 45 minutes each in Final Rounds. This will include
the time that each team may want to reserve for their rebuttal/sur-
rebuttal.
ii) At the commencement of each session of Oral Submissions, each
team must notify the Court Officer of the amount of time that the
team reserves for their rebuttal/sur- rebuttal. A maximum of 3
minutes can be reserved for the rebuttal/sur-rebuttal in the
Preliminary Rounds, 5 minutes in the Quarter Finals and the Semi
Finals and 7 minutes in the Finals.
iii) No speaker will be permitted to address the Court for more than
12 minutes in the Preliminary Rounds, 17 minutes in case of Quarter
Finals/Semi-Finals and 25 minutes in the Final Rounds.

15. Prohibition on the use of certain materials

a) Participants will not be permitted to make any audio/ visual
representation nor will they be allowed to use personal computers,
laptops, tablets, phones or any other technical or mechanical device
during their oral submissions. Such electronic devices cannot be
carried into the courtroom by the teams.
 RULES & REGULATIONS
b) All teams are expected to carry with them hard copies of any
case law or authority which they intend to refer to which may be
passed to the Bench. Teams may also compile compendiums
which may be passed to the Bench with its permission. However,
such compendiums shall not be in violation of Rule 15.1.

16. Oral Submissions

a) Each Speaker will be marked on a total of 100 marks per judge.
The Round Total will be the aggregate of the total of the marks for
oral submission of the two speakers.
b) The following will be the marking criterion of oral submission:

Marking Criteria Marks Allocated

1. General impression and court manner 25
2. Language and fluency 25
3. Expression and advocacy skill 25
4. Knowledge of Law and facts 25
Total 100

Note: The decision of the judges as to the marks allocated to any

team shall be final (So as to ensure uniformity in the marking
system all the judges will be provided with a marking guideline.)
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17. RESEARCHERS TEST
a) Conduct of the Researcher test A Researcher Test will be
held before the commencement of the Oral Rounds to
determine the Best researcher. Only the Researcher specified
in Rule 1 will be allowed to sit for the above test.
b) Content of the Researcher's test The test will consist of
questions relating to the Problem, both legal and factual. The
test would be for a duration of an hour and will comprise a
total of 50 MCQs of 100 marks.

18. AWARDS
a) Winning Team Award: The winning team will get a trophy,
medal, and certificate of appreciation with a cash prize of
Rs. 15,000.
b) Runners-Up Award: The 1st runners-up will get a trophy, medal,
and certificate of appreciation with a cash prize of Rs. 10,000.
c) Best Mooter: Best Student mooter will get a trophy, medal, and
certificate of appreciation with a cash prize of Rs. 5000.
d) Best Memorial: Best Memorial will get a trophy, medal, and
certificate of appreciation with a cash prize of Rs. 5000.
e) Best Researcher: Best Researcher will get a trophy, medal, and
certificate of appreciation with a cash prize of Rs. 5000.
f) Certificates of participation shall be given to all the participants.
g) The certificates will not be provided to any participant who is not
present at the Valedictory Ceremony and the same shall not be
sent by post/courier to participants under any circumstances
whatsoever.
 RULES & REGULATIONS
19. SCOUTING
a) 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 to
which he/she is affiliated is participating; 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 prior to a Round of the team to which
he/she is affiliated.
b) Scouting shall lead to the disqualification of the team and
participants from the Competition.

20. ACCOMMODATION, FOOD, AND TRANSPORTATION

a) Accommodation shall be provided to the teams who opt for
it, except teams participating from Institutions situated in
Lucknow, by the organizing committee from the afternoon of
November 14, 2024 till morning of November 16, 2024. The
checkout time shall be 11 O'clock Morning . Teams who wish to
arrive before or leave after the specified dates must inform the
organizing Committee in advance on 9369704827.

b) Food shall be provided to all the teams from the morning

November 15, 2024 till the afternoon of November 17, 2024.

c) Transportation to and from the venue shall be provided to the

teams who opt for accommodation for the aforementioned
duration. Further information regarding it shall be provided to the
teams before a reasonable period of time. No transportation shall
be provided from the railway, station/airport to the place of
accommodation. Participants shall have to reach the place of
accommodation as per their own conveyance.
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20. ACCOMMODATION, FOOD, AND TRANSPORTATION

d) Teams are requested to send their itinerary as and when

requested by the organizing the committee, once the payment
receipt has been submitted and the registration is completed.

e) Separate accommodation shall be provided for boys and girls.

You might have to stay with a member who is not part of your
team. 3 persons shall be staying in a single room.

f) The committee shall not be responsible for any exigencies that

might happen during the course of the stay. A form regarding it
shall be provided to you at the time of your arrival.

21. MISCELLANEOUS

a) Implementation and interpretation of rules regarding the

practice and procedures, the final the decision lies with the
Organizing Committee.
b) 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.
c) The Proposition is neither intended to nor does it attempt 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 present Competition only and
does not attempt to influence or predict the outcome of any matter
whatsoever.
 RULES & REGULATIONS
21. MISCELLANEOUS

d) The copyright in the Memorials submitted by the teams shall

vest jointly with the Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow the
acceptance of such vesting is a precondition to participation in the
Competition. The Rules governing the conduct of the competition
should be strictly adhered to. Any deviation thereof can attract
penalties or disqualification at the sole discretion of the Organizing
Committee
e) The Organizing Committee reserves the right to amend, alter,
vary, or change, in any manner whatsoever, the Rules governing
the Competition, which would be communicated to the teams
within a reasonable period of time
f) The Chairperson of the Organizing Committee of, Faculty of Law,
University of Lucknow shall be the final arbiter for these Rules and
any such decision made by him on any issue/dispute arising in
relation to the Competition shall be final and binding on all
concerned.
g) The Organizing Committee, as mentioned in these Rules, refers
to the Moot Court Committee of the Faculty of Law, University of
Lucknow.
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