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ARBITRATION
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MOOT COURT COMPETITION, 2023

24-26 March, 2023

INVITATION BROCHURE
 ABOUT THE COMPETITION

Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University is extremely proud and
excited to announce the inaugural edition of its flagship arbitration moot,
i.e. RMLNLU–Kochhar & Co. Arbitration Moot Court Competition, 2023.
This moot is being organised in association with Kochhar & Co. as the
Title Sponsor and IAMC, Hyderabad as our Exclusive Institutional Partner.

Ever since its establishment, RMLNLU has built an excellent reputation in

the mooting community. Over the years, many leading institutions and
individuals have been associated with the Moot Court Committee of the
university.

The use of arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism has

grown exponentially over the past decade. Consequently, arbitration laws
have also witnessed constant development in their interpretation and
application across the globe. Hence, the purpose of this competition is to
expose law students to the concept of arbitration in India and to provide an
enriching experience through simulated court proceedings.

As a part of the competition, the registered teams shall be required to

submit their memorials. Subsequently, top 32 teams qualifying the
memorial knockout rounds shall appear for the oral rounds to be conducted
at the University campus from 24th-26th March, 2023. Apart from the
incredible cash prizes, the top performers in the competition shall also be
awarded internships with distinguished luminaries in the arbitration field.
 ABOUT RMLNLU

Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University was established in 2005 by
the State Legislature of Uttar Pradesh. It came into existence in 2006 intending
to encourage and disseminate legal knowledge. The University instils a sense
of responsibility towards the society in the students and is committed to
promote diverse culture in the field of law. The University attempts to further
meet its objectives by organizing its flagship event, i.e., RMLNLU – Kochhar
& Co. Arbitration Moot Court Competition, 2023 with an endeavour to engage
law students from all over the country and apprise them with the concept of
arbitration by providing them an opportunity to gain a working understanding
of arbitration through simulated court proceedings.

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RMLNLU had successfully conducted its previous flagship Moot Court
Competition, RMLNLU-SCC

Online International Media Law Moot Court
Competition, for the past ten years and now, we are making a transition
towards a new subject matter, i.e. Arbitration Law.
 ABOUT KOCHHAR & CO.

The Firm was established in 1994, a time, when in India, the practice of
corporate law as we know it today, was still nascent and the conventional
practice of law was largely confined to the corridors of Indian courts. It was
validated with a vision to bridge the gap between the availability of efficient
and quality-driven legal services and the demands of emerging India’s
international clientele.

Kochhar & Co. is one of the most decorated Indian law firms and is 
committed to upholding the principles of diversity, inclusiveness, and
meritocracy at the workplace. It is the most preferred law firm for
multinational corporations doing business in India and represents some of the
largest companies from North America, Europe, South-East Asia and Japan
including 75 of the Global Fortune 500 corporations. It has been ranked as the
Top-Tier Firm in various areas of practice including dispute resolution.
 ABOUT IAMC, HYDERABAD

International Arbitration and Media Centre (IAMC), Hyderabad was

inaugurated on December 18, 2021. The Centre is the brainchild of Hon'ble
Justice (Retd.) N.V. Ramana, the then Chief Justice of Supreme Court of India.
It is equipped to handle online arbitrations and mediations via high-quality
video conferencing. It strives to encourage business entities to resolve disputes
in a timely, cost-effective and impartial manner through first-class client
service, cutting-edge technology, top-notch facilities and highly experienced
arbitrators and mediators. The Centre aims to efficiently provide new services
like Med-Arb, emergency arbitration, online arbitration and mediation, and
constantly strive to improve its services to meet stakeholders' expectations.

The Centre has a highly eminent board of Trustees composed of senior Judges
and the Law minister of Telangana overseeing the functioning of the Centre at
the policy level. It has support from the State Government and the High Court
of Telangana.

Advocate Tariq Khan, who is a renowned practising lawyer, columnist and

author with more than 60 publications in his name is the Registrar of the Centre.
 ABOUT EASTERN BOOK COMPANY

In 1940s, two brothers, the Late Shri C.L. Malik and his younger brother, the
Late Shri P.L. Malik, decided on a career in law bookselling and publishing.
This acted as the foundation for establishing the Eastern Book Company
(EBC) in 1942, presently the intellectual giant in legal publishing, with offices
in several cities in India and abroad. It has traditionally published a wide range
of legal commentaries, student texts, law reports and digests.

Its products include pioneering works both in the print and electronic medium.
Some of which are Supreme Court Cases (SCC), SC Yearly Digest and
Complete Digest, SCC Online, EBC Webstore, EBC Reader, EBC Learning,
SCC Online Blog, EBC Explorer, the Practical Lawyer magazine. It also
publishes journals like the SCC Weekly, SCC Civil, SCC Criminal, SCC
Labour & Services, Current Central Legislation and Lucknow Law Times.
 ABOUT SCC-ONLINE®

In 1996, Eastern Book Company became the first Indian legal publisher to bring
out a legal database on CD-ROM called the SCC Online (Supreme Court Case
®
Finder). It was quickly adopted by the legal fraternity and became the choice of
research for Supreme Court case laws. Full text
of judgments of the Supreme
Court of India, case notes and judgements of other High Courts, statutory
material, Law Commission Reports and the Constituent Assembly debates are
also present. Hundreds of volumes of law reports are accessible for legal research.

The legal database covers the Supreme Court of India, the Privy Council since
1836, the erstwhile Federal Court of India, all the High Courts, Major Tribunals
and Commissions, statutory material, reports of the Law Commission of India and
the Constituent Assembly debates. Case laws are available from the jurisdictions
of the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, South Africa, Singapore,
Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and the erstwhile West African Court
of Appeal.
 ABOUT MOOT COURT COMMITTEE

The Moot Court Committee at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law
University, Lucknow, is the official student-run body consisting of
members across the 5 batches of the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) program. It is
entrusted with the responsibility of administering mooting activities and
events at the University.

The Committee organises an intra-moot court competition annually to

allot National Moots. Similarly, Open Challenges are organised to allot
International Moots to the students. It also organises a number of practice
moots for the fresher batch.

In order to promote the mooting culture, the Committee further organises

various orientations and demonstrative workshops which assist the student
body in getting accustomed to the nuances of mooting.

The Committee has also been entrusted with the responsibility of

organising the flagship moot court competition of the University every
year.

With the growth of arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution

mechanism, the Committee has taken an initiative to acquaint law students
with the concept of Arbitration and provide them an enriching experience
in the form of simulated court proceedings. This year, the Committee will
be hosting the inaugural edition of the RMLNLU – Kochhar & Co.
Arbitration Moot Court Competition.
MESSAGE FROM THE VICE CHANCELLOR

It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you all to the

1st RMLNLU - Kochhar & Co. Arbitration Law Moot
Court Competition at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National
Law University, Lucknow. This is an opportunity for the
new generation of lawyers to hone their skill set and
experience what their future careers could hold for them.
Moot court competitions assist you in developing your
research abilities, which are crucial for lawyers to possess
because in the end, your research will help you present
your case and defend your position. It is your research that will also assist
you in crafting a strong Moot Court Memorial that will be used as a weapon
against the opposing team. Mooting also tests one's patience and focus, which
is extremely helpful for lawyers across the globe to create a name for
themselves, which I am sure that the participating institutes and teams will
have in them to get the best possible experience in this Competition. Here,
the students receive training on how to confidently and clearly deliver their
case to the judges. You can acquire the skills you'll need through
competitions that you might not learn from only textbooks. This year's moot
court competition revolves around the area of Arbitration Law, which is an
ever-growing branch of law with many diverse aspects related to it. I wish
that all the participants find intriguing research points while working under
the ambit of this law. With that being said, I also thank and extend my
gratitude to the sponsors associated with the event for assisting us with the
smooth conduct of the event. I wish the Moot Court Committee of the
University all the luck and support for the organisation of the Competition.

Warm Regards,
Dr. Subir K. Bhatnagar,
Vice-Chancellor,
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University.
 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRPERSON

It is my proud privilege to announce the inaugural

.
edition of RMLNLU-Kochhar & Co. Arbitration Moot
.
Court Competition, 2023. Mooting is an irreplaceable
. experience and an extremely essential part of the law
. school experience and cannot be equated to any other
. competition especially in a university of law. From
. enhancing one's drafting and researching skills to
. improving the verbal abilities, mooting covers it all.
The RMLNLU-Kochhar & Co. Arbitration Moot Court Competition provides
a platform and an opportunity to the future generation of lawyers to improve
both their written and oral advocacy skills in this competitive field of law. The
Moot Court Competition has a holistic structure that provides the participants
with valuable training, experience, and feedback at the same time. Arbitration
is a very relevant area in the field of law. This Moot Court Competition is a
means to facilitate students in cumulating immense knowledge and substantial
experience in the field of Arbitration but also can learn about the virtue of
mooting. It further increases one’s confidence in public speaking and also
develops an understanding of the law. Through this Competition, participants
also get an opportunity to meet students from different law schools and
understand the uniqueness and differences that exist within the mooting
culture present both in different parts of the country as well as the world. The
networking opportunities afforded to the participants in the Competition are
immense as the participants will be able to interact with students from
different colleges. The participants can always seek expert opinions of judges
and uncover their personal aptitude and improve their shortcomings. We wish
to see a great turnout of achievers and a successful Competition. I wish all the
participants a memorable experience.
Warm Regards,
Dr. Visalakshi Vegesna,
Chairperson, Moot Court Committee,
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow.

 MESSAGE FROM THE FACULTY

COORDINATOR

We, at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law

University, Lucknow are proud to host the inaugural
edition of RMLNLU - Kochhar & Co. Arbitration Law
Moot Court Competition, 2023. It has been our aim to
provide an enriching mooting experience to the future
generation of lawyers. RMLNLU and Kochhar & Co.
seek to acquaint the participants with Arbitration Law,
which is a very important and contemporary domain of
law.
Mooting is an activity that substantially helps one in honing the skills
required in handling of and dealing with legal materials. Mooting also
teaches one to thrive under pressure and manage time suitably. It also helps
one improve their ability to work in a team. It augments fluency and
enunciation, clarity of thoughts alongside acquainting the participant with
nuances of Court procedure. Mooting also makes the participant well-
versed with the particular aspects of law. It helps a great deal in
augmenting presentation and persuasion skills as well. Though there are
incentives of prizes, mooting reinforces a student’s will to participate and
excel. It offers an individual sufficient scope for uncovering personal
aptitude and potential, and helps understand one's capabilities. I look
forward to hosting a grand 1st edition of our Moot. I sincerely hope this
event is an enriching experience for everyone involved.

Warm Regards,
Dr. Prasenjit Kundu,
Faculty Coordinator, Moot Court Committee,
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow.
 MESSAGE FROM KOCHHAR & CO.

It is indeed an honour for Kochhar & Co. to be a part of

this excellent initiative by RMLNLU of organising an
Arbitration Law Moot Court Competition.
Moot Courts are great opportunities to gain experience
in advocacy. I have always been very fond of mooting
and truly believe that it helps aspiring law students
acquire the closest experience of a courtroom.
As a good litigation lawyer, it is important to think deeply on the legal issues
and invest time in undertaking thorough legal research, prepare a good draft
covering all legal points, and then formulate a strategy to manage the
litigation effectively.
Participating in moot court certainly helps in better preparation for the future
by encouraging students to follow processes, organize information, develop
strategy and implement them, conduct themselves professionally, enhance
interest in advocacy, and the entire process is intellectually rewarding.
Additionally, working as a team fosters the appreciation for teamwork,
develops mutual respect for fellow professionals, and creates an ecosystem
where one can learn from each other and evolve.
Given the merits of moot court competitions, I would like to congratulate the
entire organizing team for bringing such much needed initiatives for the
benefit of the law students, and also take this opportunity to convey my best
wishes to all the participating institutions and students.
I am certain that the 1st RMLNLU-Kochhar & Co. Arbitration Law Moot
Court Competition, 2023 will be a resounding success.

Warm Regards,
Mr. Rohit Kochhar,
Chairman & Managing Partner,
Kochhar & Co.
 MESSAGE FROM EBC

It is my great pleasure to welcome all the participating

teams from across the country to the inaugural edition of
the RMLNLU-Kochhar & Co. Arbitration Moot Court
Competition, 2023. When we talk about mooting, it is one
of those activities that every law student must endeavour
to participate and excel in, in order to develop the set of
skills they require to show their legal prowess and get an
experience of advocating in a case before they actually
land in a court. Mooting helps hone one's skills and gives them a taste of what
lies ahead in life and legal profession. It is a holistic experience where
participants learn to discern and find out the important aspects of the fact sheet
and the related laws and learn to prioritise their tasks. After one has formulated
the issues, one has to do extensive legal research to find authorities and various
sources to support the arguments that will be advanced before the Judge. It is a
rich experience of gathering information, learning new subject matters and taking
a step further in one's career. Mooting tests one’s ability to understand things
from a limited source such as the legal brief and argue on these limited facts with
unlimited resources and different legal precedents not limited to countries. It
allows one to develop their own unique style of argumentation in a Court Room.
At the same time, it inculcates legal discipline as to how one ought to conduct
oneself inside a Court Room and the art of hard work and perseverance. At EBC
and SCC Online,® it has always been our goal to provide the most accurate and
authentic legal information and supporting and sponsoring Moot Courts which is

our way of giving back to the academic community for its contribution to our
student publications and their continued support and patronage. As a special
consideration to all the participants, we shall provide book prizes and
subscriptions.

Wishing you all the best.

Mr. Surendra Malik,
Chief Editor, Supreme Court Cases,
Managing Director, EBC Group of Companies.
 MESSAGE FROM IAMC, HYDERABAD

In law schools, usually, the focus is on making students

good lawyers. However, there are very few activities
which can make them good advocates. I may add,
advocacy is a skill set which a person acquires after years
of experience and more importantly by applying the law
practice i.e. to a given set of facts. This is where moot
courts come into the picture and give students a platform
to learn the art of advocacy.
Mooting is an integral part of law school owing to its capacity to simulate real
court proceedings which help law students to experience the kind of legal
research, drafting, and advocacy that the profession demands. It is a key legal
skill, but one that’s transferable to many other professions outside of the
traditional legal career path. It helps improve public speaking, teamwork and
analytical thinking which students may find nerve-racking but can be
intellectually rewarding. It is not just about winning or losing in a competition. It
is about learning, growing, and gaining the skills and confidence to argue your
case effectively.
On behalf of IAMC, Hyderabad, it gives me immense pleasure to announce our
collaboration with the RMLNLU-Kochhar & Co. Arbitration Moot Court
Competition, 2023 scheduled to take place from 24th-26th of March. We, as an
institution, have been at the forefront in promoting the cause of arbitration and
mediation, especially amongst the student community and such initiatives
complement our vision and mission.
I encourage students to participate in the 1st RMLNLU-Kochhar & Co.
Arbitration Moot Court Competition, 2023 and wish them good luck. Remember,
the competition is more about gaining practical experience, honing your legal
skills, and challenging yourself to think critically and creatively.
I hope that you all make the most of this opportunity and come out of it with
enriching experiences.

Warm Regards,
Advocate Tariq Khan,
Registrar,
The International Arbitration and Mediation Centre (IAMC), Hyderabad.
 MESSAGE FROM THE CONVENORS

It is our absolute delight to welcome everyone to the

inaugural edition of RMLNLU-Kochhar & Co. Arbitration
Moot Competition, 2023. The ever evolving field of
arbitration law inspired the conception of this moot. With
our best efforts, we plan to bring in law students on a
national platform to discuss and argue the ideas and
challenges surrounding the subject matter. From an
organizational perspective, the inaugural edition presented
a unique set of challenges and hurdles for us, and overcoming them stands to be
an unparalleled privilege for us. As we transition to a completely physical
mooting setup after three long years, we are extremely thrilled to welcome you
all.
Our Title Sponsor, Kochhar & Co. brings excellence associated with their name
to this mooting event, which would not have been possible without them. IAMC,
Hyderabad’s contribution is instrumental, in no small part, for the success of this
event. Their unconditional belief in us makes it all possible and brings all our
endeavours to fruition. We are profoundly grateful to the Eastern Book Company
and SCC OnLine® for their unparalleled support.
We are extremely grateful to Mr. Jawad A.J. and Advocate Tariq Khan for kindly

consenting to draft this edition’s moot proposition. Enhancing the quality of the
Competition by having carefully curated panels of judges, having a contemporary
moot proposition and striving to provide the best mooting experience are some of
the numerous efforts we have made to ensure that the competition grows.

We look forward to hosting you and we wish you the best.

Warm Regards,
Ms. Kashish Jain & Ms. Shravani Nag Lanka,
Joint Convenors, Moot Court Committee,
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow.
 ABOUT OUR PROPOSITION DRAFTERS

Mr. Jawad A.J.

Mr. Jawad A.J. is working as Global Faculty for ADR ODR
International, UK and is an accredited Digital Dispute
Resolution Specialist with DDRS.
He has more than 12 years of experience in conducting civil,
commercial and matrimonial mediations. His experiences
also include conducting basic and advanced training in
mediation as well as training of trainers (ToTs) for MCPC
and TNMCC and civil-commercial Mediation training
courses in universities in the UK and India as Associate Faculty for ADR ODR
International, UK. He has been empanelled as a mediator with the Singapore
International Mediation Centre and the Bombay Chamber of Commerce.

Advocate Tariq Khan

Advocate Tariq Khan is the Registrar of the International

Arbitration and Mediation Centre (IAMC), Hyderabad.
He is a trained mediator and has significant experience in
domestic and international arbitration, commercial
disputes, writs, MSME disputes, and Insolvency &
Bankruptcy cases. He has worked as a Partner with
Advani & Co., New Delhi.
Enlisted in the Forbes Legal Power list (2020-21), he is a prolific writer having
more than 60 publications on arbitration.
 TIMELINE

EVENTS DATES

THEME RELEASE JANUARY 22

PROPOSITION
FEBRUARY 10
RELEASE
LAST DATE FOR
FEBRUARY 18
CLARIFICATIONS

RELEASE OF
FEBRUARY 23
CLARIFICATIONS

MEMORIAL
MARCH 10
SUBMISSION

MEMORIAL
MARCH 15
KNOCKOUT

ORAL ROUNDS MARCH 24-26

 AWARDS

TOTAL PRIZE POOL

₹ 1,50,000
Winner
₹ 50,000,
Internship slots at Kochhar & Co.
&
Three (3) one year access cards to
SCC OnLine Web Edition.

Runner Up
₹ 40,000,
Internship slots at IAMC, Hyderabad
&
Three (3) one year access cards to EBC Learning.

Best Speaker
₹ 30,000
&
One (1) one year access to EBC Reader

Best Memorial
₹ 30,000

Participants
One month access to the SCC OnLine Web Edition and
complimentary copies of the Practical Lawyer.

 MOOT COURT COMMITTEE MEMBERS

CONVENORS
Kashish Jain Shravani Nag Lanka
TREASURER
Kartikay Agarwal
SECRETARIES
Anshika Saini Smera Sonker Sushmita Sharma
MEMBERS
Abhishek Kumar Kushagra Tolambia
Adya Khanna

Lishika Sahni
Anushkaa Bajpai Maanya Kocher
Arushi Vaidanshi Rastogi
Khushboo Sharma Abdul Haseeb
Mehul Raj Aravind Shaji
Yash Bhatnagar Divya Shivhare
Yashasvi Yadav Hardik Kuldeep
Akarsh Anand Khushi Pandey
Dalima Pushkarna Kyra Mathur
Ishaan Singh Mitul Sharma
Kanak Goel Monarch Trivedi
Kritin Bahuguna Sakshi Tiwari
 CONTACT

Ms. Kashish Jain

Jt. Convenor,
Organizing Committee
Ph.: +91-9810598090

Ms. Shravani Nag Lanka

Jt. Convenor,
Organizing Committee

Ph.: +91-9868264070

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