12th Justice P.N. Bhagwati International Moot Court Competition on Human Rights Law, 2024 byBharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), New Law College, Pune [Offline; March 21-23rd 2024; Cash Prizes Rs.75k]: Register by February 10th, 2024

About Bharati Vidyapeeth

Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), established in 1964 by the visionary Dr. Patangrao Kadam, is renowned for its commitment to social transformation through dynamic education. With a main campus in Pune and satellite campuses across various cities, including Navi Mumbai, Sangli, Solapur, Kolhapur, Karad, and New Delhi, the university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in arts, science, commerce, engineering, medicine, law, and management. Notably, the university has received accolades and rankings for its commitment to excellence.

About the College

Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), New Law College, Pune founded in 1978, holds an “A+” accreditation from NAAC and is recognized nationally and internationally for its excellence in legal education. Committed to providing top-tier legal education, New Law College offers diverse programs—LL. B, BBA LLB, BA LL. B, and LL. M.—all approved by the BCI and UGC. The college was inaugurated in the year 1978 at the hands of Hon’ble J. Y.V. Chandrachud, the then Chief Justice of India. The foundation stone of the College has been laid by Hon’ble J. R.C. Lahoti, the then Chief Justice of India. The institution has consistently achieved high rankings and recognitions for its commitment to excellence such as the ‘A’ grade endowed by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India, National Rank-3 and State Rank-2 by IIRF-2023, and more.

About the Competition

The 12th Justice P.N. Bhagwati International Moot Court Competition on Human Rights Law pays tribute to the vision of (Late) Justice P.N. Bhagwati, former Chief Justice of India. Since its inception in 2011, the competition has gained global recognition, providing students with opportunities to delve into the complexities of International Human Rights Law and enhance their advocacy skills.

Venue

12th Justice P.N. Bhagwati International Moot Court Competition on Human Rights Law, 2024 shall be held in an offline mode at lushful premises of the prestigious Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Campus, Dhankawadi, Pune, Maharashtra – 411043 (INDIA) from March 21 to 23, 2024.

Eligibility

The Competition is open to all students, enrolled bona-fide on a regular basis in an Undergraduate Law Course or its equivalent conducted by any recognized College/ Institution/ University.

Prizes

Winners: Rs. 35,000 and Trophy.
Runner Up: Rs. 20,000 and Trophy.
Best Speaker: Rs. 5,000 and Trophy.
Best Memorial: Rs. 10,000 and Trophy.
Best Researcher: Rs. 5,000 and Trophy.

Important Dates

10^th February 2024: Last date to register for the competition
12^th February 2024: Allotment of team code
14^th February 2024: Last date for seeking clarification
19^th February: Release of clarification
1^st March 2024: Last date for submitting memorials (soft copies)
21-23rd March 2024: Inauguration Ceremony, Oral Rounds of the competition, and Valedictory Ceremony

Registration Fees

The registration fee is INR 5,000/- per Team for Indian Teams. All other Teams shall pay the sum amounting to INR 6500/- as a registration fee.

Accommodation, Food & Travel: The registration fee covers both lodging and meals. Accommodation shall be available to all participating teams from 20.03.2024 – 24.03.2024