Introduction to mooting MOOT COURT COMMITTEE What is

Introduction to mooting MOOT COURT COMMITTEE

What is mooting A moot court is an extracurricular activity in which participants take part in simulated court proceedings, based on hypothetical Moot problem which usually involves drafting memorials or memoranda and participating in oral argument.

Why Should We Do mooting ? Skill Development 1. Researching ability 2. Ability to handle legal materials and use them effectively. 3. Ability to analyse legal problems. 4. Ability to stand on your feet and present an argument Added benefit: weightage in CV

Step 1: Analysing moot Problem. step Every word in moot problem serves a purpose Facets of Mooting By Shubham Singh Foundation

Intra 2015 para 5 That on 1 st July, 2007, Mr. Virendra Madan, Director of Public Interest Litigation Foundation, an NGO registered under the Societies Registration Act, filed an RTI application in the registry of the Supreme Court of Domalia requesting the information from the Apex Court about how many judges of the Supreme Court have submitted the details of financial assets required under the Supreme Court Resolution of 1997. Facets of Mooting By Shubham Singh 5.

Contents in memorial 1. Cover Page 2. Table of Contents 3. Index of Authorities 4. List of Abbreviations 5. Statement of Jurisdiction 6. Statement of Facts 7. Issue Raised 8. Summary of Arguments 9. Arguments Advanced 10. Prayer Facets of Mooting By Shubham Singh MEMORIAL

Marking Criteria of Memorials 1. Extent of Research 2. Clarity of Content 3. Analysis of Facts 4. Authorities cited 5. Grammar, citation, format etc. Facets of Mooting By Shubham Singh KUK Memorial

Benefits of Good Memorial. Cannot argue out of your memorial unless it’s a rebuttal. Added benefit in Preliminary Rounds. Impression on Judges. Facets of Mooting By Shubham Singh You

Tips For Memorial Research extensively before you start drafting. Assist yourself from sample memorials. Stick to rules like; Page limits, formatting. Don’t be repetitive Try to cite authentic data. Eg Govt research etc avoid using lower court judgments to maximum possible extent. Incorporate arguments keeping your oral rounds in mind. And Please don’t copy paste. Facets of Mooting By Shubham Singh

Oral Rounds After the Mock Marking Criteria 1. Knowledge of law 2. Application of law to facts 3. Ingenuity & ability to answer questions 4. Style, poise, courtesy, demeanour 5. Time management Facets of Mooting By Shubham Singh

Court manners Are formalities To Be Explained During oral rounds Facets of Mooting By Shubham Singh

Oral Argument Tips Be well versed with the facts. (maximum grilling) Second have complete knowledge about cases you cite including facts. Stick to your arguments. Try to avoid unnecessary arguments to save time. Never interrupt or speak over the judge Refer to your memorial and compendium. Have your oral arguments structure planned. (very important) Have knowledge about all relevant laws. Don’t read out arguments. Be courteous but emphasize on important points Put up a good show Facets of Mooting By Shubham Singh

Faculty Members Mudra Singh 2. Ashutosh Kumar Shukla 3. Ankit Srivastava 4. Divya Dwivedi (Faculty Convener) Facets of Mooting By Shubham Singh 1.