Participate in the 1st National Essay Writing Competition 2024 by GNLU. The last date of registration is November 21
Gujarat National Law University Silvassa Campus has been established in July 2023 to promote quality legal education in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu and provide the students of the UT with skill development and job opportunities. The Transitory Campus is at Old Sachivalaya, Secretariat Building, Amli, Silvassa.
The five-year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) degree and one year specialised LL.M. in Constitutional and Administrative Law are offered at the residential campus of GNLU Silvassa. Notably, 25% seats in both the programs are reserved for students with domicile of the Union Territory.
The GNLUS Centre for Constitutional and Administrative Law (CCAL) was founded on August 15, 2023 on the belief that the subject of constitutional and administrative law is quintessential for the just governance of a democratic country.
It aims to create awareness and explore the new horizons of the basic tenets of the Constitution. The CCAL is dedicated but not confined to the latest developments and interdisciplinary research projects in Constitution and Administrative Law.
The Constitutional and Administrative Law Centre (CCAL) proudly invites students to participate in the First edition of National Essay Writing Competition. This competition delves into the timely and complex debate between Originalism – the idea that the Constitution should be interpreted based on its original meaning at the time of enactment – and Living Constitutionalism, which views the Constitution as an evolving document adaptable to contemporary values and societal needs.
Participants are encouraged to showcase their analytical prowess, critical thinking, and depth of understanding of constitutional principles. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to an ongoing discourse that shapes our legal landscape and democratic values.
The theme of the Competition shall be – Originalism v. Living Constitutionalism : Judiciary’s Power in Post Maneka Gandhi Period. The participants are free to choose any sub-themes. The below-mentioned sub-themes are not exhaustive and merely illustrative in nature. Some of the sub-themes are as follows:
The competition shall be open for any college students, pursuing Undergraduate and Postgraduate course from any recognised institution, within the territory of India.
The competition offers prizes which include the following:
Apart from the prizes mentioned above, top 5 submissions (excluding the top 3 winners) shall be given E-Certificate of Merit. All the participating candidates shall receive a E-Certificate of Participation.
Interested candidates can register via this link.
The deadline for registration is November 21, 2024.
Mr. Kumar Amogh (Student Convener) – 9155941307
Mr. Harshvardhan Singh (Student Co – Convener) –8955859722
