Government Law College Mumbai glcmag.com : 13th VYAS National Legal Essay Competition 2013-14

Name of the Organisation : Government Law College (glcmag.com)
Name of the Competition : 13th VYAS National Legal Essay Competition 2013-14
Location : Mumbai

Website : http://glcmag.com/

13th VYAS Government Law College National Legal Essay Competition 2012-13 :
The co-curricular activities encouraged by the Government Law College, Mumbai are definitive in allowing the individual to become a better exponent of the law.

A better understanding of law is created that stands the individual in good stead throughout his legal career. The Magazine Committee, however, feels that the best means to explore the real lawyer within its students would be to allow the development of the writer beneath his persona. Thus, the Committee organises the Vyas Government Law College National Legal Essay Competition each year.

The competition is sponsored by Mr. Dinesh Vyas, one of GLC’s most distinguished alumni, who obtained his LLB degree from Government Law College in 1967. He practices in the areas of taxation, constitutional and international law and legal aspects of foreign cllaborations.Every year, the number of participants and quality of entries received rises manifold. This year will see the 13th edition of this prestigious competition.

The Vyas – GLC National Legal Essay Competition is judged by the sitting judges of the Bombay High Court. The 11th edition of this competition was judged by Hon’ble Shri Justice J. P. Devadhar, Hon’ble Shri Justice V. M. Kanade, Hon’ble Shri Justice A. S. Oka, Hon’ble Shri Justice S. J. Kathawalla, Hon’ble Shri Justice K. K. Tated, Hon’ble Smt Justice Bhatkar amongst several others.

The winners are awarded cash prizes as follows :
First prize : Rs.12,000
Second Prize : Rs.9,000
Third Prize :Rs.7,000
The first prize winning entry is published in the Magazine.

Topics :
1.National Food Security Act, 2013- a boon or a bane-
2.Discuss the Representation of the People (Amendment and Validation Bill, 2013 in the light of the Lily Thomas case.
3.Same-sex marriages- The World has mended its laws, is India ready-
4.Is the Criminal (Amendment) Act, 2013 the right weapon to fight against rape-
5.Need for codification of Refugee Laws in India

Eligibility :
Participation is restricted to students currently studying in Law Colleges only. All participants must be LL.B. students, either from the 3 years course or from the 5 years course.
Individuals alone are eligible to participate. An essay co-authored by two or more students will not be accepted.

Last Date For Submission : 10th January, 2014

Submission Rules :
Four hard copies of each entry must be sent by registered post or couriered to :
The Editor,
Vyas Government Law College National Legal Essay Competition
Magazine Committee,
Government Law College,
‘A’ Road
Churchgate
Mumbai 400–020

Please see the poster and brochure for any information.

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For further information about the above Competition :
Contact :Ms. Aishwarya Singh +91 8879486846
OR
Email us at : melawnge@glcmumbai.com