Registrations are invited for the 1st Sir BN Rau Essay Writing Competition by UPSIFS, Lucknow. Register by Jan 10!
About The College
Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science (UPSIFS), Lucknow established by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, a newly created institute spread over fifty acres of land, is a flagship project of the Government of Uttar Pradesh, and was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India in March 2024.
UPSIFS is under the aegis of the National Forensic Science University, Gandhinagar.
Details about the Event
The 1st Sir BN Rau National Essay Writing Competition, 2024, organized by UPSIFS, Lucknow, celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the Constitution of India and the enduring spirit of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. This landmark event honours the legacy of Sir Benegal Narsing Rau, one of India’s foremost constitutional architects, and aims to inspire a deeper understanding of the harmonious relationship between law, justice, and science in the evolving landscape of criminal justice.
Open to UG, PG students of Law and Forensic Science across India, the competition revolves around the theme ‘The Harmonious Interplay of Fair Trial and Scientific Investigation: A Constitutional Odyssey’. It aims to engage participants in exploring the growing relevance of forensic science, propelled by technological advancements and the increasing complexity of criminal investigations.
This platform challenges participants to analyze the critical contributions of forensic science in upholding the principles of justice enshrined in the Constitution of India, while fostering innovative ideas for strengthening the criminal justice administration system in a rapidly changing world.
Through this competition, we aim to inspire the next generation of thinkers to uphold the ideals of fairness, truth, and constitutional integrity.
Eligibility
Students currently enrolled in any undergraduate or postgraduate courses in regular mode programme in any recognized Law School / College / University in India may make a submission.
Submission Procedure
- Individuals wishing to participate must fill out the online registration form provided at the end of this post.
- Last day to Register is 10th January, 2025, and late entries will not be considered.
- A non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 250 must be paid online before submitting the form.
Submission Guidelines
- Co-authorship is not permitted.
- Word limit: 2500-3000 words, excluding the Footnotes
- Font style – Times New Roman
- Font size – 14 for Headings, 12 for Body, 10 for Footnotes
- Line Spacing – 1.5 for Body, 1.0 for Footnotes
- Citation Style – OSCOLA
- Margins – 1 inch (i.e., 2.54 cm) on each side
- Note: Speaking footnotes are allowed in the submissions but are not mandatory. If included, they should be limited to a maximum of 50 words each.
- The plagiarism limit is 10% following UGC Guidelines. Proven instances of plagiarism and use of Artificial Intelligence will result in immediate disqualification.
- Any subsequent publication of the articles after the announcement of results will require prior approval from the organizers.
Awards and Certificates
- 1st PRIZE- Rs.10,000
- 2nd PRIZE- Rs. 7,000
- 3rd PRIZE- Rs. 5,000
- Three Consolation Prize of Rs.2500 each
- Note: All the participants will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Important Dates
- Last Date of Registration: 10th January, 2025
- Last Date of Submission: 12th January, 2025
- Result Declaration: 26th January, 2025
Contact Information:
- E-mail: nikhilm.2024@upsifs.ac.in
- Phone: (+91) 96968 96793
