3rd RGNUL – Luthra and Luthra Energy Law Agreement Drafting Competition, 2023 [Cash Prizes Worth Rs. 45k; Online]; Register by Oct 10

About RGNUL

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab was established as a National Law University by a legislative act of the state of Punjab in 2006 in order to fulfil the need for a centre of excellence in legal education. Its endeavour is to serve the society through reforms in legal services by way of preparing professionally competent lawyers, inquisitive researchers, able administrators, conscientious judicial officers, and above all, socially responsible citizens, who shall be whole- heartedly and continuously engaged in the process of nation building. In line with its objectives, the University does not only offer various courses but also fosters various centres which aim to promote legal excellence through research.

About The Centre for Advanced Studies in Energy Laws (CASEL)

The Centre for Advanced Studies in Energy Laws (CASEL) was established in 2016 with the objective to cater to the need for research in Energy Law, an area of law which is becoming increasingly important and pivotal in the conversations about sustainability and the future. The Centre, since its inception, has evolved constructively with a special focus on organizing various workshops and sensitization Programmes.

Apart from focusing on renewable energy resources, CASEL also aims to undertake research and critically analyze various energy-related legislations in India, annual reports of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency and other such organisations etc. and suggest amendments to the same. In 2016, a Five-Day Training Programme on ‘Contract Management ’for the Officers of Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited was organized by CASEL.In 2017-18, CASEL, along with the Construction and Maintenance Wing of the University took up an initiative to install solar panels for electricity generation around the University campus. The Centre forwarded the inputs on the agreement between the University and Azure power Corporation for said installation and power generation. In September 2018, One day ‘Police Sensitization Programme’ was organized by CASEL, wherein the students and faculty members visited police stations in the district of Patiala and conducted a programme on various technical aspects related to electricity laws, environmental and other allied laws. In April 2019, CASEL, in collaboration with National Law Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru under the aegis of United NationsDevelopment Programme (UNDP), Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Government of India and the Global Environment Facility’s Global Access and Benefit sharing Project organized a Two Day Advanced Workshop on Strengthening Human Resources, Legal Frameworks and Institutional Capacities to implement the Nagoya Protocol. recently conducted a three-day workshop on ‘Exploring the Dynamics of Energy Sector and a Reserach Outcome Dissemination Series (RODS).

ABOUT

Luthra & Luthra Restructuring and Insolvency Advisors LLP is registered as Insolvency Professional Entity (IPE) with Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) vide Registration no. IBBI/IPE/0080. The designated partners of IPE are registered Insolvency Professionals (IP) under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) having expertise and rich experience to advice on / carry out all aspects of Insolvency Resolution, Restructuring, Bankruptcy & Liquidation.

The IPE is founded by the Partners of Luthra & Luthra LLP Chartered Accountants, a five decade old Premier Firm. The partners have rich experiences in different industry verticals and have provided services in the areas of Audit, IFRS, Domestic & International Taxation, Company Law, RBI and FEMA matters and representation before various regulatory authorities viz. NCLT, NCLAT, ITAT etc. The partners have also acted as knowledge partners to various organisations in variety of professional matters. The partners are also eminent speakers on diverse professional matters on various public platforms.

About the Competition

The competition is a flagship event of the Centre which seeks to create an interface between energy law and agreement drafting. Energy law agreement drafting competition is a unique competition that seeks to enhance the learning of participants about energy law and contract drafting.

The previous two editions of this competition saw the participation of over 150+ teams across India. The third edition of the flagship event of the Centre seeks to further develop the interest of law students in energy law drafting.

ELIGIBILITY

The Competition is open to all undergraduate law students enrolled in any recognised educational institution within or outside India.

Submission Guidelines

  1. Participants may register individually or in a team of two (2).
  2. The agreement shall be drafted on the basis of the Problem Statement.
  3. The agreement shall be drafted in English language only. Make sure to feature your bestsellers or
  4. The agreement shall not exceed more than five (5) A4-sized typewritten pages, excluding the cover page and the signature products or pieces. Keep it signature page. Five (5) marks shall be deducted as penalty for each page exceeding the page limit. simple and to the point by listing the name, price and brief description.
  5. The document containing the agreement shall not reveal the identity of the participants, in any manner whatsoever.
  6. Soliciting assistance from industry professionals with or without consideration is strictly prohibited.
  7. Formatting: Font style – Times New Roman, font size – 12, line spacing – 1.5, justified alignment, paragraph spacing – 0 pt. before and after, 1 inch margin on all sides.
  8. Participants are encouraged to use modern agreement drafting techniques that focus on the use of plain English.
  9. Submissions shall be made in .doc or .docx format only.
  10. Submissions shall be made by sending an email to signature products or pieces. Keep it [email protected]“the Submission for Agreement name, price and brief description. Drafting Competition: [Team Code]”.
  11. Clarifications on the Problem Statement shall be sent to [email protected] with the subject “Clarifications on the Problem Statement: [Team Code]”.

Prizes

  • 1st Prize: Rs. 20,000
  • 2nd Prize: Rs. 15,000
  • 3rd Prize: Rs. 10,000

Important Dates

  • Opening of Registration: September 23, 2023
  • Last Date of Registration: October 10, 2023
  • Late date for seeking Clarifications: October 15, 2023
  • Last date of Submission: October 30, 2023
  • Announcement of Results: November 15, 2023

Mode

Online

Contact Information

In case of any queries, please contact them at:

  • Muskan Garg: 7299584444 (Event Co-ordinator)
  • Sneha Roy: 8583031128
  • Manvee Sharma: +91 86196 34658
  • Prince: 94607 38697
  • Devesh: 80098 17320
  • Email: [email protected]

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