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NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON

‘BAR, BENCH AND THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA’

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SCHOOL OF LAW

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

ON

Bar, Bench & The Constitution of India

SEPTEMBER 11-12 2017



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INTRODUCTION

• This year on the occasion of the decennial celebration of School of Law, National

Conference was conducted as a flagship event on the theme “Bar, Bench and the

Constitution of India”.

• The Conference provided a platform for the participants to deliberate and discuss with

like-minded about the contemporary issues such as the validity of Justice Karnan

conduct and others.

• The call for papers was on the following sub-themes:

a) Bar, Bench and Access to Justice

b) Advocates Act and Professional ethics

c) Judicial Conduct and Accountability and

d) Judicial Crusade and the Constitution of India.

• The National Conference was scheduled to be held on 11-12 September, 2017. The

daunting task of putting together an efficient Organizing Committee, with 20

Organizing Committee members and 25 volunteers, was carried out with the support,

guidance and motivation by the Faculty Coordinators.

• The call for papers for the Conference was in the public domain by 10th July, 2017

and the prospective participants were required to submit the abstracts by 10th August,

2017. The communication of the selected abstracts was done by 14th August, 2017.

The last day for registration either through NEFT or DD for the conference was kept

at 18th August, 2017 followed by paper submission by 26th August, 2017. The

response to the National Conference, 2017 witnessed 136 abstracts. A total of about

100 full papers were received from all over the country.

• A total of 17 Moderators were called to moderate the sessions of the National

Conference. These Moderators were research scholars, professors and practising

advocates. The Moderators were briefed about the Conference timings, sub-themes

and other details of their session and then the sessions were conducted along with the

moderator’s policy which explained their role and the scoring criteria. Each Session

comprised of 4-6 Conference Rooms functioning simultaneously.

• Day 1 had about 37 teams participating in the Conference with two sessions. There

were 10 moderators each session lasting for minimum one and a half hours. We were

over whelmed by the presence of Dr. KempeGowda, Principal, Vivekananda Law

College, Bangalore; Dr. Anita D’Souza, Principal, BMS Law College, Bangalore;



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Amshuman, Advocate; Prof. Anita VD, Asst. Professor, NLSIU, Bangalore; Dr.

Satish Gowda, ULC, Bangalore; Dr. Chandrika Kurandwad, Academician; Adithya

Venkataraman, Advocate; Yashomati Ghosh, Faculty, NLSIU; Jagdeesh

Muniswamy, Advocate and Mr. Shodhan Babu, Advocate.

• Day 2 had about 56 teams participating in the Conference with two sessions. There

were 10 moderators each session lasting for minimum one and a half hours.

• The Valedictory Ceremony of the National Conference was held on 12th September,

2017 in Room 911 with Mr. SP Shankar, Senior Advocate, High Court of Karnataka

as the Chief Guest in the presence of the Faculty Co-ordinators, Participants and the

Committee members.

• The National Conference Committee selected 4 best papers from each sub-theme on

the basis of presentation score, plagiarism test and the originality of the work. The

criteria for presentation was Manner of Delivery; Organisation of presentation (i.e.

flow of ideas); Effective use of allotted time; Originality; Significance of research on

existing body of law; Ability to answer questions. The highest scorer from the

presentation round was taken for plagiarism test post which the paper was scored on

the basis of originality.

• The National Conference Organizing Committee was under the able guidance of Dr.

Gopi Ranga Nath V and Mr. J. AdiNarayana.

There were 7 Sub-Committees for the purpose of organizing the 2-day National

Conference with Arvind R and Keerthanaa B as the Student Convenors. The entire

Organizing Committee worked meticulously with proper planning and execution

which demanded months of hard work and dedication.

• With the support of the Head of the Department, Dr. Somu C.S, Faculty Coordinator,

Dr. Sandeep Desai, & all the Faculty Members and Students of School of Law, the

National Conference 2017 was a grand success.



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BROCHURE



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CONCEPT NOTE

The bar and the bench are the pillars of any judicial system. They play a pivotal role in

ensuring that the principles laid down in the Constitution are upheld. The Preamble of our

Constitution echoes the words “Justice – Social, Economic and Political”, indicating that

access to justice would be a cardinal principle guiding our legal system.

In order to facilitate access to justice with ease, there must exist a cordial relationship

between the bar and the bench. An advocate’s primary duty is to uphold the interests of his

client through all fair and honourable means, albeit staying loyal to the law. The Bar Council

and the Advocates Act, 1961, play a crucial role in ensuring that advocates maintain and

follow the professional code of conduct.

The other pillar of our judicial system is the judiciary, who through their actions influence the

entire society. History bears witness to exceptional members of the bench who were revered

for their legal acumen and integrity. On the other hand, recent events in the form of

allegations of corruption and the lack of accountability have cast aspersions on the conduct

and functioning of the bench.

However, due credit has to be given to judiciary for its timely interventions. The broadening

horizon of the fundamental rights reflects the changing needs of the society. This was made

possible by the active participation of both the judges and the advocates thus, ultimately

befitting the society as a whole.

It is in this backdrop that the School of Law, National Conference, focuses on the theme

“Bar, Bench & the Constitution of India” We invite research papers on the various facets of

this core concept in light of the following sub-themes:

1. Bar, Bench and Access to Justice.

2. Advocates Act and Professional Ethics.

3. Judicial conduct and accountability.

4. Judicial crusade and the Indian Constitution.



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POSTER



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SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Abstract:

The abstract should not exceed 300 words, and must be accompanied by a cover page, stating

the following:

• Sub-Theme

• Title of the Paper

• Name of the Author(s)

• Name of the Institution

• E-mail Address

• Postal Address

• Contact number

Paper:

• Co-authorship is permitted to a maximum of two authors. However, both authors need

to register separately.

• In case of co-authorship at least one author must attend the conference to present the

paper.

• No proxy presentations are allowed.

• The Paper must be accompanied by:

A cover letter mentioning the Name of the Author(s), Course, Year of Study (if applicable),

Name of the College/University (if applicable), Professional Position (if applicable), with

Postal Address, Email Address and Contact Number

• Registration Form – Students must send a scanned copy of the Registration form with

the stamp/seal of the Institution Head /Head of the Department.

• Copy of the Scanned Demand Draft or a screenshot of the online transaction payment.



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The above mentioned documents- Cover letter, Registration form and DD / Screenshot of

Online Transaction payment should be sent in both hard and soft copies. Soft copies of the

same to [email protected] and hard copy to the below mentioned

address :

Dr. Gopi Ranganath V

Faculty Coordinator

National Conference

School of Law

Christ University

Bengaluru- 560 029

Formatting Requirements:

• The main text should be in Times New Roman with font size 12 and line spacing of

1.5.

• The footnotes should be in Times New Roman, font size 10 with spacing of 1.0.

• One inch margins should be maintained on all four sides.

• Citation Style: Bluebook, 20th Edition.

• The maximum length of the paper shall not exceed 3500 words, (excluding

footnotes/end notes/annexure/reports etc.).

• All abstract submissions are to be made in Microsoft Word (.doc) 2007/2010 format.

Full paper has to be submitted in pdf format.

METHOD OF SUBMISSION

All submissions for the conference have to be electronically mailed with the Subject Column

as “Submission of Abstract/ Submission of Full Paper”, as the case may be and bearing the

names(s) of the authors(s) as the file names, only at the following address,

[email protected].

The soft copy of the Registration form and Screenshot of Transaction ID should reach us by

August 20th, 2017 and the hard copy by 24th August, 2017.



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IMPORTANT DATES:

July 10th, 2017

Call for Papers

August 10th , 2017 Submission of Abstracts

August 14th , 2017 Communication of Selected Abstracts

August 18th , 2017 Final Day for registration

August 26th , 2017 Submission of Full Paper

September 11th and 12th , 2017 National Conference

REGISTRATION FEE

Rs. 1,200/-

Students

Rs. 2,000/- Academicians and Professionals

The registration fee includes conference materials, a working lunch and refreshments

during the days of the conference. Please note that this does not include accommodation.

However, accommodation details on request shall be provided on acceptance of the full

papers, subject to additional charges.

Please note that registration fee once paid shall not be refunded under any

circumstance.

• The School of Law, Christ University in keeping with its mandate of publishing

original material, adopts a stringent anti-plagiarism policy. Any paper containing any

unattributed work is liable to be rejected.

• The Best paper from each sub-theme will be awarded a prize.



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MODERATOR’S POLICY

Each presenter will have – 10 minutes each.

The moderator plays a key role in the delivery of the session and contributes to the success of

the event. A good moderator can establish a friendly atmosphere in the room, make the

speakers feel welcome, and go a long way toward ensuring that interesting questions area

asked and a solid discussion ensues. It is important that the individuals who agree to serve as

moderators understand their responsibilities fully. The moderator:

• Introduces the subject to be discussed in very general terms – he/she “sets the scene”

for the discussion to follow.

• Introduces each speaker. If a speaker runs over his/her allotted share of time, it is the

moderator who must politely interrupt and invite the next speaker to begin.

• May draw out information from a speaker by asking questions or inviting the

audience to react to things a speaker has said. The moderator usually establishes the

procedures for asking questions and may repeat those questions that are difficult to

hear. The moderator must also make certain that questions asked by the audience are

answered completely and appropriately.

• Make sure that the discussion initiated is in line with the central theme of the paper.

• Keeps track of what each panelist is saying. If conflicting points are raised by

different speakers, the moderator may use these differences of opinion to stimulate

further discussion.

• Tactfully interrupts and explains that an issue cannot be discussed, if sensitive

subjects are raised by participants.

• Is a key contact for speakers needing assistance in developing their remarks.

• Conclude the session with feedbacks to the participants.

SCORING:

• Every Moderator is required to mark the participants according to the level of their

performance on a score sheet which will be provided before the start of a session.

• The score sheets are to be filled up only with the use of a blue/black pen to prevent

tampering.

• The score sheets are to be marked out of 50.

• Scoring is to be done based on the various parameters along with its mark split

prescribed on the score sheet

• Any changes to be made in the score sheet must be accompanied with the signature

of the moderator next to the changes made on the score sheet.



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SCORING CATEGORY

Name of Author: Moderator:

Name of Paper: Session:

Both content and delivery must be kept in mind while filing up this score sheet.

Parameter Max. marks/

Question

Marks

Allotted

Manner of Delivery 10

Organisation of presentation (i.e. flow of

ideas)

5

Effective use of allotted time 5

Originality 10

Significance of research on existing body

of law

10

Ability to answer questions 10

TOTAL 50

*in case of any correction, kindly use single strike and affix signature next to correction.

Signature of Moderator



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Scoring category II:

8th National Conference 2017-18

Score Sheet

Name of Author: Institute:

Name of Paper: Session:

Presentation Score (x/50)

Parameter Max.

marks/

Question

Marks Allotted

Reviewer

1

Reviewer

2

Citation 10

Language used 10

Originality 10

Has the paper added any

significant knowledge to the

basic concepts?

10

Original ideas/

recommendations

10

TOTAL 50

Average Score:

Total Score (x/100):



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BUDGET FOR NATIONAL CONFERENCE

S. NO ITEM DESCRIPTION T.AMOUNT

1. Posters

Certificate + 4 Best

Papers (to be taken care

by the Decennial

Committee)

Badges and Tags

No. of Posters (A4 size) = 20nos.

Rs. 11 + Rs. 2 (GST @ 18%) x 20 =

Rs. 260/-

No. of Certificates: 270nos.

Rs.8 (at Parivarthana) x 270 = Rs.

2,160/-

No. of Badges & Tags: 310nos.

Rs.10 (at Parivarthana) x 310 = Rs.

3,100/-

Rs 5,520/-

2. Remuneration for

Moderators

Remuneration for two days for 50

External Moderators:

[Rs. 2000 + Rs. 360 (GST @18%)] x 50

= Rs 1,18,000/-

Rs 1,18,000/-

3. Water Bottles

Water Bottle for speakers & moderators

For 2 days at Rs 10 per bottle

(Rs.10 x 60) x 2=Rs. 1,200/-

Rs. 1,200/-

4. Travel Expenses

(To be Handled by

Decennial Committee)

Within Bangalore

Cab charges for moderators

on Day 1:

Rs.800 + Rs.40 (GST @ 5%) x 30 = Rs.

25,200/-

Cab charges for moderators

on Day 2:

Rs.800 + Rs.40(GST @ 5%) x 16= Rs.

13,440/-

Outside Bangalore within

Karnataka:

Rs.2000 + Rs.100(GST @5%) x 7 =

Rs.14,700

Rs 68,040/-



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Outside Karnataka:

Rs.2000 + Rs. 100 (GST @5%) x7 =

Rs.14,700

5. Folders & Notebooks No of Folders: 310nos.

Rs. 180/- (at Parivarthana) x 310 = Rs.

55,800/-

No of Notebooks and Pens: 310nos.

Rs. 10/- (at Parivarthana) x 310 = Rs.

3,100/-

Rs. 59,900/-

6. Book of abstracts

No. of Book of abstracts: 310nos.

Rs.160 x 310= Rs. 49,600/-

Rs. 49,600/-

8. Bouquets & Mementos

No. of bouquets : 40

Rs.50 + Rs. 9(GST @18%) x 40= Rs.

2,360/-

Big Bouquets: 4

Rs.150 + Rs. 27 (GST @ 18%) x 4= Rs.

708/-

Mementos:4

Rs.1500 + Rs.270(GST @ 18%) x 4=

Rs. 7,080/-

Rs 10,148/-

12. Travel Expenses for

Chief guests

(to be taken care of

Decennial Committee)

No. of Chief Guests: 2

[Rs.1000 + Rs. 180(GST @ 5%) x2] x 2

= Rs 4,720/-

Rs 4,720/-

13. Miscellaneous

Expenses

Printing Charges for allocation list,

Schedules, room allocation, printing of

full papers of participants, scoring

sheets, accounts of the committee,

Letter of Appreciation for moderators

and other necessary materials Rs. 3000

Telephone recharge for PR team for

calling colleges and moderators –

Rs. 3000

Travel expenses to call the Guests

Rs.2000

Rs. 8,000



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14. Cash Prize ( Awards –

Best Papers)

No of Awards: 4

Rs.3000 (exclusive of GST) x

4=Rs12,000

Rs12,000

Total Expenditure: = Rs 3, 37,128.*

Accommodation for the participants will be provided upon request & on final

acceptance of papers and the same shall be handled by the decennial committee.

Food is to be handled by the decennial committee and hence not included in the budget.

*All the figures mentioned in this budget are tentative and approximate and are

calculated on the assumption of 215 participants and 50 moderators.



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EXPENDITURE LIST

Sl.No

Purpose of Expenditure GST Number /

Cheque No.

Amount (in

Rs.)

Mode of

Payment

Vendors

Name

01. Moderators Remuneration

a) Shanu Jain

b) Dr.Kempe Gowda

c) Dr. Satish Gowda

d) Shodan Babu

e) Anita V Patil

f) Anita D Souza

g) Shivaraman

Krishnan

h) Deeptha Rao and

Mohd. Afeef

i) Muniswamy

Jagadeesh

j) Amushuman

k) Yashomati Gosh

l) Dr. Chandrika M.P

m) Aditya

Venkataraman

a)

b) 799093

c)

d)

e)

f) 799091

g)

h)

i)

j)

k) 799090

l) 799092

m)

Rs. 66,000 Payment

Procuremen

t

02. Printing of schedule, score

sheets, Equity policy at

29AAOFM301

9K1ZW

Rs.2537/- Reimburse

ment

03. Folders, Notepad and pen Bill No 060 Rs. 56,310/-

Payment

Procuremen

t

Parivarthan

a

05. Books of Abstract Bill No 060 Rs. 47,850/- Payment

Procuremen

t

Parivarthan

a

06. Mementos Decennial

Committee

07. Travel by Committee

Member to place of

accommodation

Rs.413/- Reimburse

ment

OLA

08. Travel re-imbursement to Dr.

Chandrika MP

Rs. 1,340/- Reimburse

ment



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09. Miscellaneous

Nice Shop,

Christ

Stationary Shop

Rs. 417 Reimburse

ment

10. Cash Prize Rs. 12,000/- Payment

Procuremen

t

11.

Accommodation Rs. 27,900 Decennial

Committee

12. Certificates Decennial

Committee

13. Food & Water Bottles Decennial

Committee

TOTAL Rs. 2,14,767/-



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BEST PAPER

Sub theme: Bar, Bench and Access to Justice

Mr. Abhinav Benjamin

Sub theme: Advocates Act and Professional Ethics

Mr. Bharath G

Sub theme: Judicial Conduct and Accountability

Mr. Girissh and Ms. T Hemalatha

Sub theme: Judicial Crusade and the Constitution of India

Mr. Avishek Chakraborty and Mr. Gagan K



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CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

Director

Dr. Fr. Benny Thomas

School of Law, Christ University

Chairperson

Dr. Somu C.S.

Associate Dean and Head of the Department,

School of Law, Christ University

Faculty Coordinators

Dr. Gopi Ranga Nath V

Mr. J. AdiNarayana

Student Conveners

Ms. Keerthanaa B

Mr. Arvind R



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ORGANISING COMMITTEE

JUDGES:

• Yash A Vithlani(1416032)

• Shivani R(1650569)

• Suryanshu(1650537)

HOSPITALITY:

• Siri prasad (1550458)

• Sapni G Krishna(1650568)

FLOOR MANAGEMENT:

• Sanjeev R(1416028)

• Patil Vishal Rao(1416204)

• Shaun Alex Jacob,(1550546)

COURT CLERKS:

• Keerthanaa B, (1416022)

• Nityashree Narayan(1650560)

• Geetanjali P(1650247)

REGISTRATIONS:

• Ramanjeet Singh (1416419)

• Rachel Tharakan(1650563)

• Tanushree(1550169)

FINANCE:

• Ankita(1416052)

• Arvind (1416054)

• Dipesh Kataria(1550568)



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SCORING:

• Akansha Maria Paul (1416012)

• Martina Martin(1650451)

• Shrusti(1550453)

In addition, there were 25 volunteers to support the team.

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