Rayat College of Law, Railmajra

Moot Rules
Rules and Regulations of 4th RCL National Moot Court Competition, 2016
Definitions:

These rules are to be called, the, Rules for the 6th Rayat College of Law National Moot Court
Competition, 2016.

Whereas, organizer means Rayat College of Law, Railmajra (Ropar Campus)

Eligibility for Participation:

The Colleges /Universities/Institutes pursuing with LL.B (Five Year Degree Course/Three Year
Degree Course) in the current academic year are eligible to participate in this competition.

Only bonafide students studying in the above said degree course with the respective
College/University/Institute are eligible to participate.

Team Composition:

The participating Colleges /Universities/Institutes shall nominate one team consisting of three
students for the competition.

Each team in the competition consisting of three students, of which two students shall
participate as mooter and one researcher for all the rounds. This pattern is to be certified by the
Head of the Institution.

In case of any contingency, the researcher may substitute the mooter only with the prior permission of the
organizer.
Registration: The last date for Registration is 04-02-2016.

Communication for the same shall be sent on the separate Registration Form annexed herewith,
completely filled and duly signed by the Head of the participating University/College/Institute
along with a draft worth Rs.1500//- as Registration Fee in the favour of The Principal, Rayat
College of Law, Payable at Ropar.

Submission of Memorial

 The participating team must submit four hard copies of their memorials prepared from
both sides i.e. “for” and “against” according to the proposition (4 copies from respective
sides i.e. total eight copies), on or before 22-02-2016. The soft copy of the above stated
documents be sent to rclmootcourt2016@gmail.com or rcl@rayatbahra.com.

 Each team will be given a code on submission of memorial.

 Copies, documents submitted shall be the property of the organization.

 The participating teams will have to report at 9:00 a.m. on the day of competition at
Rayat College of Law, Railmajra.

Rules of Participation:

Format for Memorials

 The participating teams are required to prepare written submission / Memorial from both the
sides, total 8 copies of the memorials will be required to be submitted.
 Memorial and the oral submissions must be prepared and presented in English only.
 The body of the memorial shall not be more than 30 to 40 (A4 Size) pages, which consists of
the format stated below.
 The body of the memorial must be double spaced and in font size 12 (Times New Roman)
 The memorial prepared “in favour of” should have first and last red colour page.
 The memorial prepared “against” have first and last blue colour page.

 Name of the college and participants should not be written on the memorial.

 Speakers shall not be allowed to pass annexure to the judges; instead the teams may make a
set compendium of annexure that shall be given to the judges before the start of proceedings.
Memorial Requirements:

Table of Contents:

1. Index of Authorities
2. Table of cases
3. Statement of Jurisdiction
4. Statement of issues/charge/law points
5. Statement of Facts
6. Summary of Pleadings
7. Body of Pleadings
8. Prayer
9. Exhibits/Appendices (Optional)
 10. Verification

Scoring Pattern: The assessment of the teams during the Moot Court Competition shall be out
of maximum of 100 marks set out as follows:

Sr. No Criteria Marks

1 Memorial 20

2 Application of facts 10

3 Understanding of Law & Procedure 15

4 Logic & reasoning in application of principles, use of 20

authorities & precedents

5 Response to questions & articulation 20

6 Advocacy skills & court manners 15

Rounds:

1. Preliminary Round

 There will be one preliminary round.

 Each team shall have two pre appointed speakers for each round.
 The same speakers shall represent the team in all the rounds.
 The team that will argue first will be decided through a draw of lots.
 Each team will get 30 minutes, including rebuttal time of 8 minutes. Each speaker (per
team) will get 10 minutes(max) to submit oral submissions before the rebuttal.
 After the second team’s oral submissions and rebuttal, the first team will get 10 minutes
for presenting its rebuttal.
 Memorials will not be exchanged with the opposing teams for this round.
 The assessment will be based on the scoring pattern provided herein.
 This will be an elimination round. The decision of the sitting judges will be final.
2. Semi Final Round

 The first four teams selected from the preliminary round will qualify for the semi final.

 Both speakers shall argue one side of the problem as a team in this round.
 The team to argue first, shall be decided through a draw of lots.
 Each team shall speak for a total time of 30 minutes, including rebuttal time of 8 minutes.
Each speaker (per team) will get 10 minutes (max) to submit oral submission before the
rebuttal.
 Memorials shall not be exchanged for this round.
  After the second team’s oral submissions and rebuttal, the first team will get 10 minutes
for presenting its rebuttal.

 The decision of the judges as to the marks allocated to any team shall be final.

 This will be an elimination round.

3. Final Round:

 The two winning teams from semi-final round will make it to the final.

 Both speakers shall argue one side of the problem as a team in this round.

 The team that will argue first will be decided through a draw of lots.

 The time limit for this round shall be 40 minutes for each team. No team shall be
permitted to reserve more than 30 minutes (with 15 minutes per speaker) for its oral
submissions.

 The team shall be allotted 10 minutes for rebuttal.

 Memorials will be exchanged for this round as soon as the results of the semi-final are
declared.

 In case of any tie, the decision of the judges shall be final.

General Rules:

1. Participants are expected to observe a proper dress code and make their own
arrangements for coats, ties or bands.

2. Students shall not interact with the judges or reveal their identities or the identity of their
respective college. Any such attempt shall result in instant disqualification. Colleges will
identify themselves to the judges only by the codes given to them at the time of
submission of Memorials.

3. The language of the court shall be English.

4. The Court will follow its own rules of procedure within the framework of accepted norms
of judicial practice. On questions of doubt or dispute in the matter of procedure of facts,
the decision of the Court shall be final.

5. Every team must maintain complete dignity and decorum in the Courtroom. Inappropriate
behaviour in the courtroom or blatant disregard for the procedures will result in instant
disqualification or defaulting team will be incurred the penalty of 5 points, as per the
decision of the presiding judges.

6. Scouting in any manner is strictly prohibited.

7. No team member or person directly associated with any team is permitted to attend any
round in which the said team is not participating during preliminary rounds.

8. Each participant must posses his/ her I-Cards on the day of the competition.

9. Prior intimation for hostel facility is solicited.

Awards:
Following awards shall be distributed during the award ceremony:

1. The winner of the final round will be declared the “Best Team.”
2. The runner-up of the final round will be declared the ‘First Runner Up.”

3. The “Best Mooter” award shall be determined on the basis of the actual oral points
secured in the final round.
4. The “Best Memorial” award shall be declared on the evaluation of the memorials
submitted by participating teams.
5. In addition to the above awards, certificates shall be issued to all the participants.

General Information

Date and Venue: RCL National Moot Court Competition shall be held on 12-03-2016 at
Rayat College of Law, Railmajra, S.B.S. Nagar (Punjab)

RAYAT TECHNOLOGY CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

(6 Kms. from Ropar on Chandigarh-Ropar-Jalandhar Highway)

V.P.O.- Railmajra, Distt. Nawanshahr, Punjab - 144533

Phones: 01881-270500, 270691, 270693

Fax : 01881-270501

E-MAIL: rcl@rayatbahra.com /rclmootcourt2016@gmail.com

WEBSITE: www.rcl.rayatbahra.com

Ms. Charu Dureja

Assistant Professor in Law –cum- Moot Court Convener M: 9888940621

For queries Contact:

Dr Mahinder Singh , Assistant Professor in Law M: 9217804168
Mrs. Ameeta Verma, Assistant Professor in Law M: 9914422716
Ms. Parneet kaur , Assistant Professor in Law M: 987600693
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