About the University
Vishwakarma University, Pune (VU) is a natural offshoot of the Vishwakarma Group of Institutions’ educational legacy spanning over 35 years. The University was established as a state-private university through the Maharashtra Government Act in 2017 and received approval from the University Grants Commission.
Vishwakarma University is a Member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU, New Delhi). As per Times Higher Education Global Impact Rankings 2021, Vishwakarma University, Pune, is featured in the top institutions amongst 1200 universities from 98 countries/regions. These ranking assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
VU was Awarded as an Emerging University by the Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM – Estd. 1920). The University focuses on academic excellence, positively impacting the student community and society. The learning model at Vishwakarma University combines knowing, practising, performing, and reflecting.
The “learning by doing” approach practised through industry participation provides students with practical and pragmatic learning opportunities.ngs assess universities.
About the Organiser
With the vision of carving out skilled legal professionals and promoting impactful research to serve humanity, the Faculty of Law was established in 2018. The Faculty of Law commenced with One-year LL.M. and PhD programmes and subsequently with Five-year and Three-year UG programmes in 2019.
The Bar Council of India approves the programmes. The enthusiastic and knowledgeable professors at the Faculty of Law strive to keep up with Vishwakarma University’s motto, ‘Learning by Doing. ‘The values of Academic Excellence and Academic Rigour are nurtured using diverse teaching pedagogies supplemented with ICT-enabled classrooms.
The state of-the-art infrastructure, moot courtroom, voluminous library, and online legal research databases enrich the learning experience. The Debating Society, Moot Court Society, VU Legal Aid Clinic, and Research Cell are a few of the various student-led initiatives the faculty members support.
Through its various Centres and Committees, the Faculty of Law also addresses socio-legal issues with innovative legal solutions, engaging in transdisciplinary research work, creating legal awareness, promoting legal literacy, providing legal assistance & legal consultancy, reaching out to and helping the marginalised community.
About the Moot Court Competition
The Vishwakarma University through Shri Ramnath Agarwal Moot Court Competition, 2025 aims to develop participants’ legal skills through simulated appellate court proceedings, including research, writing, and oral advocacy. The competition will help students understand legal processes, apply legal knowledge to hypothetical scenarios, and promote ethical lawyering while honing critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Eligibility
- Participation is strictly restricted to bona fide law students pursuing the three-year or five-year LL.B. degree course in any institution in India. Students pursuing their LL.M. and Diploma courses are not eligible for participation.
- Each participating team should have a minimum of two members and a maximum of three participating members. In a team, two members shall be designated as ‘Speakers’, and the third member (if any) shall be designated as ‘Researcher’.
Location
Vishwakarma University, Pune Survey No. 2, 3, 4 Laxmi Nagar, Kondhwa (Bk.) Pune – 411048. Maharashtra, India.
Registration
- The duly completed Google Form mentioned at the end of this post for Registration with all team details and payment details must be submitted to the Moot Court Organising Committee on or before 17/02/2025 by 11:59 p.m. (IST).
- The names of the participants shall remain the same after the receipt of the Registration Form, except at the sole discretion of the Organisers.
Submission Procedure
Each Team must send a soft copy of their memorials from both Petitioner and Respondent’s side (in PDF format only) in the same mail for evaluation by 03/03/2025 before 11:59 P.M before 11:59 P.M. to mootcourts@vupune.ac.in
Prizes
- The winner:- the “Best Team” certificate and a cash prize of Rs. 12,000
- The runner-up:- the “1st Runner Up” certificate and a cash prize of Rs. 10000
- Best Memorial:- the “Best Memorial” certificate and a cash prize of Rs. 2000
- Best Mooter:- the “Best Mooter” certificate and a cash prize of Rs. 2000
- In addition to the above, certificates will be issued to all the participants.
Important Dates
- Release of Moot Problem – 28th January, 2025
- Last Date of Registration – 17th February, 2025
- Last Date for Seeking Clarifications – 20th February, 2025
- Release of Clarifications – 24th February, 2025
- Last Date for Memorial Submission (Soft Copy) – 03rd March, 2025
- Draw of Lots and Exchange of Written Submissions – 06th March, 2025
- Preliminary Round (Online) – 07th March, 2025
- Quarter Final Round (Offline) – 21st March, 2025
- Semi Final Round and Final Round (Offline) – 22nd March, 2025
- Valedictory and Prize Distribution (Offline) – 22nd March, 2025
Mode of Competition
- The Competition will be held in a Hybrid Mode (Online and Offline). The Preliminary round will be held Online.
- The Quarter Final, Semi-Final, and Final Rounds will be held Offline at the Vishwakarma University, Pune campus.
Contact Information
Email: mootcourt@vupune.ac.in
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