National Case Comment Writing Competition by Think India: Submit by 28th December 2020

COMPETITION:

Along with the symposium we are also organizing National Case Comment Writing Competition; the event is aimed at promoting the importance of the analysis of judgments. This National Case Comment competition will enable the participants to know how these latest judgments have changed the overall course of justice. Think India is providing an opportunity for young legal minds to express their opinions on these important judgments in the form of case comment writing.

We, at Think India, take this opportunity of requesting you to associate with us for the event. . The success of the earlier events has been phenomenal. We look forward to have you as our esteemed partner for the event.

ELIGIBILITY

National Case Comment Writing Competition

• Students pursuing LL.B., i.e., 3-year or 5-year course or LL.M from any recognized College or University or preparing for the judicial services
• In Co-authorship, not more than 2 participants are allowed.

IMPORTANT DATES

National Case Comment Writing Competition

• Last date of submission: 28th December 2020
• Declaration of the result: 10th January 2021

LIST OF CASES FOR CASE COMMENT (CHOOSE ANY 1)

National Case Comment Writing Competition

1. PRASHANT BHUSHAN CONTEMPT CASE

(In Re: Prashant Bhushan & Anr.)

Civil rights lawyer Mr. Prashant Bhushan was asked to pay ?1 fine, imposed by the Supreme Court as punishment on him for committing criminal contempt with his tweets ‘scandalizing the court’. A review petition against the same has been filed.

2.   PERMANENT COMMISSION FOR FEMALE ARMED FORCE OFFICERS

(The Secretary, Ministry of Defence V. Babita Puniya & ors.)

An absolute bar on women seeking criteria or command appointments; differentiation between two classes of persons, under the blanket of requirements and exigencies of a particular appointment sustainable under law or an attack to the guarantee of equality under Article 14.

3.  RESTRICTION ON INTERNET AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS

(Anuradha Bhasin V. Union Of India)

Whether freedom of speech & expression and freedom to practice any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade or business over the Internet is a part of the fundamental rights? This case majorly focuses on the fundamental rights under part III of the Indian constitution and the restrictions therein.

4.  BABRI MASJID DEMOLITION CRIMINAL CONSPIRCY CASE

The verdict by a Special CBI Court in Lucknow acquitted former Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani, former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Kalyan Singh, BJP leaders Murli Manohar Joshi and Uma Bharti, and several others in the Babri Masjid demolition case. The key takeaways from this case would relate to timeline-based study on the demolition of the mosque.

5.  GENDER EQUALITY IN HINDU PROPERTY LAW

(Vineeta Sharma v. Rakesh Sharma)

Exclusion of daughter from co-parcenary – discriminatory, oppressive and negation of fundamental rights.

• RIGHT TO PROTEST V. RIGHT TO MOBILITY: THE SHAHEEN BAGH CASE (Amit Sahni V. Commissioner of Police & ors)

Protests against legislation or communal conflict?

India, as we know it today, traces its foundation back to when the seeds of protest during our freedom struggle were sown deep, to eventually flower into a democracy. What must be kept in mind, however, is that the erstwhile mode and manner of dissent against colonial rule cannot be equated with dissent in a self- ruled democracy.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

• Word limit – Minimum 1200 words & Maximum 2000 words (including footnotes)
  • Format – MS Word; font – Times New Roman
  • Font size – 12 for text, 14 for Headings, 10 for footnotes
  • Page numbers – bottom center
  • The case comment must be written in English.
  • Line Spacing – 1.5 for text and 1.0 for footnotes
  • Alignment – Justified and layout must be A4 size
  • Margin – One inch each side
  • The citation methodology to be followed is Harvard Bluebook (19th Edition).
  • The submission must be original.
  • Plagiarism of any sort will lead to immediate disqualification.

AWARDS & CERTIFICATES

• E-certificates of participation will be provided to all the participants.
• Best 15 entries shall be given Internship under Think India Vidhi Internship Program.

To Register: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Registration fees: Rs 50/- Paytm No. 8076802450

Submission Link: CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT

For more information, contact:

Shashank Singh (In-Charge, Think India Delhi) – 9005670656

Aastha Singh Rajput (Event Coordinator) – 8889370961

thinkindiadelhi@gmail.com