Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer Memorial National Article Writing Competition on Human Rights by Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala [Cash Prize Upto 17.5k]: Submit by May 25

About Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer Chair on Human Rights

The Chair, established in memory of the Late Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer, a former judge of the Supreme Court of India and a prominent advocate for Human Rights renowned for his influential legal decisions, is dedicated to advancing the human rights-centered legal principles he developed.

Its principal objective is to foster awareness about human rights, particularly among students and educators, and to instil a compassionate approach across all spheres of life. Through various impactful outreach initiatives, workshops, and seminars, this Chair endeavours to address topics such as healthcare, patients’ rights, privacy rights, socio-economic rights, and others.

In March 2024, the esteemed former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Justice K. M. Joseph, assumed the role of Chair Professor, guiding the activities of the Chair. With his wealth of experience and deep understanding of legal matters, Justice Joseph brings invaluable insights to the mission of promoting human rights-centered legal principles established by late Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer.

Under his leadership, the Chair is poised to further its objectives of raising awareness about human rights, conducting outreach initiatives, and implementing preventive measures to protect and promote human rights. Justice Joseph’s stewardship ensures a continued commitment to advancing justice and compassion in society, in line with the ethos of the Chair.

About the Competition

The inaugural Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer Memorial National Article Writing Competition, 2024, organized by Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer Chair on Human Rights at the School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala, stands as a beacon of intellectual engagement and advocacy for human rights.

This prestigious competition provides a platform for LLB and LLM students to delve into critical issues surrounding human rights and express their perspectives through thoughtful and insightful articles. The participants can delve into pertinent human rights issues and articulate their perspectives through meticulously crafted articles.

By commemorating the legacy of Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer, a luminary in the domain of human rights advocacy, the competition aims to imbue the next generation of legal practitioners with a steadfast commitment to principles of justice, liberty, equality, and empathy within society. Participants are encouraged to explore legal doctrines, contemporary challenges, and innovative approaches, thereby fostering a nuanced discourse towards the modernization of the human rights law framework in India.

Eligibility

All students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in law (both three-year L.L.B. course & five-year L.L.B. course) and LL.M from any law college/school/university in India are eligible to participate in this competition.

Themes

Modernization of Human Rights Law Framework in India
Application of International Human Rights in India
Enumerated and Un-enumerated Human Rights in India
Enforcement of Human Rights in India: Issues and Challenges
Role of Judiciary and Human Rights Institutions

Submission Guidelines

No Co-authorship is allowed.
One author can submit only one entry.
All submissions must have an appropriate article title which is different from the
theme.
The maximum word limit of the article must be 3500 – 4500 words, excluding
footnotes.
The Article should contain an abstract of 250 words with Five Keywords
Font and size: Times New Roman, size 12 (for main text). Times New Roman, size 10 (for footnotes).
Size and alignment: A4 size, with 2.54 cm margin (normal margin).
All headings must follow the format of first letter caps (e.g. History of Human Rights in India)
All text should be justified.
The paper must be accompanied by a cover page containing details such as the Title of the Paper, Theme of the Paper, Name of the Author, University/ Institution/Organization, Email Address and Mobile Number.
Footnoting: OSCOLA 4th Edition
All articles must be the original, unpublished work of the author(s) and should not have been submitted for publication or published elsewhere.
All articles must be plagiarism-free; however, similarity up to 15% with proper footnoting and AI content up to 5% is allowed.

* Submissions which does not adhere to the guidelines will be summarily rejected

Important Dates

Deadline for submission of Articles: 25th May 2024
Announcement of Results: 20th June 2024

Prizes

First Prize: Rs. 10000 + Medal + Certificate
Second Price: Rs. 5000 + Medal + Certificate
Third Prize: Rs. 2500 + Medal + Certificate
The winners of the first, second and third prizes are also entitled to join as Research Interns for six months (Online) at Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer Chair under the guidance of Chair Professor, Justice (Rtd.) K. M. Joseph, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India.
The Authors of the top 15 articles will also be offered a two-month Research Intern position (Online) at Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer Chair under the guidance of Chair Professor Justice (Rtd.) K. M. Joseph, a Former Judge of the Supreme Court of India.
All the selected entries will be published as Chapters in an ISBN-numbered edited book.

How to Register?

Interested participants can register using the link mentioned at the end of this post.

Registration Fee

Rs. 500/-

Payment Details

The fee can be paid to:
Coordinator
Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer Chair on Human Rights
School of Legal Studies
Account No. 67177926340
Bank: SBI CUSAT Campus Branch
IFS Code: SBIN0070235