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4th National Legal Cum Cultural Fest by HP University, Shimla (Prizes worth Rs. 40k+)[Nov 9-11]: Register by Oct 18

Himachal Pradesh University Institute of Legal Studies, Shimla, invites universities to participate in the three-day 4th National Legal cum Cultural fest.

About the University

University Institute of Legal Studies established in 2005 is an institute situated in Himachal Pradesh imparting quality legal education to students.

About the Competition

This is the fourth edition of the Moot Court Competition in memory of the Late Sh. Thakur Kashmir Singh.

Over the past few years, they had great participation from all over India, to celebrate and carry this legacy of legal events conducted under this name.

Late Sh. Thakur Kashmir Singh was born on 04.April.1924, enrolled in Law in Lahore but after partition, the batch graduated from Law College, Chotta Shimla. In 1948 he joined LegalProfession at District Court Hoshiarpur, Punjab and from the year 1949, he shifted to UNA, Himachal Pradesh.

Till his last he remained in practice attending the court, he breathed last on 11 December 2015 at the age of 92 while he was still appearing for important cases in the chamber.

He established his name and fame as a Criminal Lawyer. Under his legacy he has 2 Sons both of whom are Law Graduates, the Elder son did not pursue the legal profession but the younger son is Sr. Adv. Sh. Naresh Thakur ji is credited for this event.

He is the only Member of the Bar Council Himachal Pradesh who has practiced for over 45 years and got elected for Six Consecutive terms.

Designated as Sr. Adv. Of High Court HP in 2011, he is among the distinguished luminaries, and while his name shines bright in the matters of Criminal and Constitutional matters. Appointed as Sr. Council for Central Government for 3 years in a row (2002-2005).

Himachal Pradesh University Institute of Legal Studies, Shimla taken immense pride in having his name, legacy, and guidance attached to us for the past many years.

Eligibility

  • One Team from each Law College/Institute/University will be eligible to participate in the competition.
  • Each team shall be comprised of three members consisting of two mooters and one researcher, who will be amicus curie. (Any change in the team composition will not be entertained after the registration.)
  • The members of the team should be undergraduate law students pursuing 5 Years law course/ 3 Year law course.

Registration Details

  • The Registration fee for the competition shall be Rs. 5000/- per team.
  • The Registration amount is to be paid through Bank Transfer (Online or Offline)
  • The filled Registration form shall be sent via Email at: 4thnationallegalcompetition[a]gmail.com
  • The last date for payment of registration fees is October 18, 2022, and sending a soft copy of the form is October 20, 2022

Awards

  • Winning Team: Cash Prize of Rs. 15,000, Trophy, and Certificate
  • 1 st Runner up Team: Cash Prize of Rs. 10,000, Trophy, and Certificate
  • 2nd Runner-up Team: Cash prize of Rs 7000, Memento, and Certificate
  • Best Advocate: Cash prize of Rs 5000, Memento, and Certificate
  • Best Memorials: Cash prize of Rs 4000, Memento, and Certificate

Important Dates

  • Last date of Registration October 18, 2022
  • Submission of Memorials & Forms October 28, 2022
  • Date of Competition November 9 to 11, 2022
  • Prize Distribution November 11, 2022

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