Respected Sir/Madam

Greetings from BMS College of Law, Bengaluru. It gives me immense pleasure

to organize the B.M. Sreenivaisa Memorial 2nd National Moot Court
Competition scheduled to be held from 10 to 12 March 2016.
I am delighted to be an associate of BMS Institutions as Principal of BMS
College of Law, Bengaluru. I hereby extend a warm and cordial invitation to
your institution to participate in this event and we look forward to your
enthusiastic participation.
I extend greetings and best wishes to one and all.
Regards:
Dr. Seema Surendran
Principal,
BMS College of Law,
Bengaluru-560004.

BMS EDUCATIONAL TRUST

B.M.S. COLLEGE OF LAW

(Affiliated to Karnataka State Law University and
Approved by Bar Council of India)

B. M. SREENIVASAIAH MEMORIAL
2nd NATIONAL MOOT COURT COMPETITION

10 12 MARCH, 2016
No. 97, Kavi Laksmisha Road, V.V.Puram, Bengaluru-04
Email: bmscl@yahoo.in Website: bmslawcollege.org Ph: 080-26679336/26602430

FOUNDERS

SRI B.M. SREENIVASIAH

DONOR
BMS Education Institutions

SRI B.S. NARAYAN

FOUNDER
BMS Education Institutions

Vision
A premier institution of excellence in imparting legal education by
nurturing students to meet limitless opportunities in legal profession,
judiciary and academics; setting up new standards in legal education
by inculcating a sense of professionalism, respect for rule of law and
responsibility towards the society and to be the first choice institution of
students in India, seeking education in law by providing globalised
legal education.
Mission
To achieve this vision, the college strives to impart comprehensive
education and to achieve excellence in the legal field by creating an
environment in which every student discovers and realizes his
potential to the fullest extent so that intellectually capable Bar and
Bench can emerge in the legal field that emphasizes legal literacy and
critical thinking through humanistic approach.

IMPORTANT DATES
Last date for receipt of soft copy of Registration form
8th February 2016
along with scanned copy of the DD
Last date for receipt of hard copy of Registration form 12th February 2016
along with DD
Last date for queries regarding the problem
20thFebruary 2016
25th February 2016
Last date for submission of Memorials (Soft Copy)
Last date for submission of Memorials (Hard Copy)

28th February 2016

Inaugural Function

10th March 2016

Draw of Lots

10th March2016

Moot Court Competition

10-12th March 2016

Valedictory Function

12th March 2016

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COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES

Hon'ble Mr. Justice S.R. Bannurmath

Dr. B.S. Ragini Narayan

Former Chief Justice, High Court of Kerala

Chairperson, MSHRC
Hon. Chairman, BMSET

Donor Trustee, Member Secretary, BMSET

Chairperson, BMSCL

Dr. P. Dayananda Pai

Sri. K. Jairaj , IAS (Retd.)

Syndicate Member, Mangalore University & MAHE

Trustee, BMSET

Trustee, BMSET,
Chairman, BMSIT
Former Additional Chief Secretary, GOK

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Prof. V.B. COUTINHO

Former Vice-Chancellor, Gulbarga University
Advisor, B.M.S College of Law
Chairman, National Moot Committee, BMSCL.

Dr. SEEMA SURENDRAN

Principal, B.M.S College of Law

Sri. K. MAYILSAMY
Asst. Prof. & Faculty Co-ordinator

MEMBERS
Smt. ANITHA D'SOUZA

Sri ANJINA REDDY K.R.

Vice Principal

Asst. Prof.

Smt. S. SUJATHA

Sri. KANYA NAIK

Asst. Prof.

Asst. Prof.

Sri. VEERABHADRAIAH C.

Sri. ARUN S.

Asst. Prof.

Asst. Prof.

Smt. SUNITHA B.H.

Sri. SATISHA K.S.

Asst. Prof.

Asst. Prof.

Smt. SHWETHA P.

Smt. NALINI R.

Asst. Prof.

Asst. Prof.
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK

Greetings from B.M.S. College of Law,
Bengaluru.
It gives us immense pleasure to organize the
B.M. Sreenivasaiah Memorial 2nd National
Moot Court Competition.
B.M.S. College of Law has a global vision and it has constantly undertaken
measures to provide holistic and meaningful legal education to students. In
course of such endeavors, we have observed that strong advocacy skills,
ability to think logically and rationally, combined with acumen for drafting,
are some key characteristics that are very necessary for a lawyer in the
present scenario. Moot Courts are an essential part of Legal Curriculum,
giving budding lawyers the opportunity to take part in simulated court
proceedings involving drafting of memorials and presenting oral argument.
This gives them the right kind of exposure to develop their advocacy skills.
Keeping in mind these benefits/advantages/uses, we have successfully
organized the B.M. Sreenivasaiah Memorial National Moot Court
Competition in 2014. Encouraged by the overwhelming response of the 1st
competition we are proud to organize the B.M. Sreenivasaiah Memorial 2nd
National Moot Court Competition from 10 to 12 March 2016 and we expect
this will be a great learning opportunity for the law students.
I am delighted to be an associate of B.M.S. Institutions as Principal of B.M.S.
College of Law, Bengaluru. We hereby extend a warm and cordial invitation to
all the Law Colleges to participate in the competition and we look forward to
your enthusiastic participation.
I extend greetings and best wishes to one and all.
Dr. Seema Surendran
Principal,
BMS College of Law,
Bengaluru-560004.

PREVIOUS MOOT COMPETITION

B.M.SREENIVASAIAH NATIONAL MOOT COURT
COMPETITION - 2014

BMS EDUCATIONAL TRUST

BMS COLLEGE OF LAW

No. 97, Kavi Laksmisha Road, V.V.Puram, Bengaluru - 560 004
Email: bmscl@yahoo.in Website: bmslawcollege.org Ph: 080-26679336/26602430
Ref. No. : BMSCL/

/2015-16

Date:

- 2016

Dr. SEEMA SURENDRAN

PRINCIPAL
To,
The Director/Principal

Sub: INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE B.M. SREENIVASAIAH

MEMORIAL 2nd NATIONAL MOOT COURT COMPETITION - 2016.
Respected Sir/Madam,
Greetings from BMS College of Law, Bengaluru.
It gives me immense pleasure to inform you that BMS College of Law is organising B.M.
Sreenivasaiah Memorial 2nd National Level Moot Court Competition is scheduled to be held
from 10-12 March, 2016.
On behalf of the entire fraternity of BMS College of Law, this invitation is hereby extended to
your esteemed institution, to participate in the B.M. Sreenivasaiah Memorial 2nd National
Moot Court Competition - 2016 - The Moot Problem, Registration Form and detailed Rules
and Regulations of the Moot Court Competition are enclosed herein. For more details you
may log on to the college website: bmslawcollege.org
Looking forward to the participation of your team.
With Kind Regards,
Yours Sincerely

PRINCIPAL

MOOT PROBLEM:
In the case of
STATE OF MANDEVILLE V. STATE OF KARAK
before
THE SUPREME COURT OF KANO
1.

Union of Kano is a democratic republic with 29 States. It has significant presence

in global arena and is noted as fastest developing economy in the 21th Century
and has become a prime spot for investors from all over the world, mainly in the
field of technology, development of national railways and offset Government
Projects.

2.

Union of Kano, due to its geographic location, is rich in various natural nonrenewable resources such as coal and other minerals and being a tropical
country, has abundant renewable resources as Solar Energy, Hydel Energy and
Wind Energy. Union of Kano has always been promoting the use of renewable
energy. Union of Kano, now headed by NudiAdami Party (NAP) has always been
promoting the use of renewable energy and the same has been made as national
policy. In addition, Union of Kano has signed a pact with 22 countries, which
includes 3 of United Nation permanent members for generation of Solar and
Hydel Energy.

3.

Union of Kano, for the sake of administration and identification is divided into 4
zones namely north, west, east and south. The East Zone has been blessed with
flow of various water bodies coupled with favourable soil and climatic
conditions, making East Zone an ideal place to for agricultural activities in Union
of Kano.

4.

State of Karak and Mandeville are two neighbouring States in East Zone in Union
of Kano. They were reorganised based on language, which is Kilili and Mandine
respectively. Both States have made progress in industry, commerce and also
succeeded to make tourism as major source of income. The State of Mandeville
is excessively dependent on tourism and nature, because of the wildlife
sanctuary located on a vast area and which is the home of various exquisite birds,
animals and with varieties of flora and fauna alongside the border with the State
of Karak.
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5.

Since reorganisation of the States, the two States have had stressed relation
mainly pertaining to distribution of water from the historical inter-state river
Aishani which takes birth in Jaguar Village, State of Karak and travels 800 km to
the Great Kano Sea and it's river basin covers 34,273 Sq.km in the State of Karak
and 43,856 Sq.km in State of Mandeville.

6.

Though there were series of tensions, between the two states in respect of the
distribution of water since the two States were re-organised, all the tensions
were kept under control by virtue of the State Governments remaining noncommital as the two States were ruled by the Kano Adami Party (KAP). Also, the
two State Governments were able to enter into water sharing agreement which
proposed the construction of a dam named AISHANI JAL across the border
region for the purpose of providing water to the drought prone areas in the State
of Karak in the year 1970.

7.

The political scenario in Union of Kano was rapidly changing and particularly in
State of Mandeville, a new regional political party by name MandiAdami Party
(MAP) mainly based on native Mandine, displaced KAP and formed the
Government in State of Mandeville in the year 1985 and even contested in the
State of Karak. Due to ideological differences between the two parties, the JAL
project was completely stalled. Around the same time western part of the State
of Karak was hit by severe drought claiming about 189 lives. The farmers started
protest against Government of Karak, for delaying the execution of AishaniJal
project and this turned violent leading to loss of life and property in the State.
The said day was observed as Martyrs Day. This lead to change of Government in
the State of Karak and NudiAdami Party came to power in the State of Karak.

8.

The two States resumed talks to settle the issue. The State of Karak proposed that
there is need of 7.5 TMC of water to solve the issues in western Karak, which was
not agreed to on environmental grounds by the State of Mandeville. State of
Mandeville, approached the Union of Kano for referring the matter to the Water
Tribunal consisting of both environmental and legal experts. Union of Kano
accordingly set up a Water Tribunal to resolve the issue.

9.

Meanwhile, the Government of Karak, approached the Union Government,

seeking clearance from the Government for AishaniJal project as the western
part of Karak was hit by a severe drought which led to agitation and bundh and a
complete halt of the economy, affecting the State's revenue. The Union
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Government through the Ministry of Water Resources gave in principle

clearance to AishaniJal project and the National Environment Engineering
Institute also cleared the same.
10. Having learnt of the above developments, the State of Mandeville approached
the Water Tribunal seeking for a stay on the clearance given and sought an
injunction against the State of Karak to stop the construction of the Jal Project
immediately as the same wasaffecting the flora and fauna of the Wild Life
Sanctuary. The tribunal was not convinced with this line of argument and thus
did not entertain the application and rejected the same.
11. Aggrieved by this, the State of Mandeville has approached the Supreme Court of
Kano for seeking relief on the following grounds;
a. The construction and proceeding with AishaniJal project, has vast and
immense adverse ecological effects, hence it should not be implemented.
b. The requirement of 7.5 TMC water is excessive and only 3.5 TMC water
would suffice the needs of western Karak.
c. Since the dispute was raised, there has been excessive sand mining across
the Aishani River in the State of Karak and this has led to changes in the
river course as a new development.
12. The State of Karak has denied any ecological adverse impact and highlighted the
plight of the people of western Karak and its effect on life for nonimplementation of the agreement entered into in the year 1970. The matter is
before the Supreme Court of Kano for final hearing.

Note:

a. The participants may consider a wide variety of problems and issues,

pertaining to protection of ecology on one hand and protection of
drought like conditions arising on the other.
b. The participants are at liberty to consider and propose various water
sharing principles that have been applied with regard to sharing of
international rivers running through different countries.

(Disclaimer: This problem is hypothetical and has been framed purely for academic
purpose only)
*Participants are forbidden from contacting the author under any circumstances.
Any attempt to do so will result in immediate disqualification.
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Drafted by:
Sri. A. Mahesh Chowdhary,
Advocate, High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru.
By the Reference of:
Prof. V.B. Coutinho,
Former Vice-Chancellor, Gulbarga University
Advisor, B.M.S College of Law
Chairman, Moot Committee, BMSCL.
The Moot Problem, Rules & Regulations and Registration Form can be downloaded
from the college website: bmslawcollege.org
RULES AND REGULATIONS
I.

Date and Venue:

10-12 March 2016 at B.M.S. College of Law, # 97, Kavi Laksmisha Road, V.V. Puram,
Bengaluru - 560 004.

II.

Dress Code:
The official Dress Code for the Competition is as follows:
Ladies: Black trousers, White shirt, Black blazer and Black formal shoes.
Men: Black trousers, White shirt, Black tie with Black blazer and formal Black
shoes.

III. Language:
The entire proceedings in the competition, written as well as oral, shall be in
English.
IV. Eligibility:
The competition is open for law students currently pursuing their Bachelor's
Degree in Law i.e. 3 Year LL.B. or 5 Year LL.B. Programme.
V. Team Composition:
Each team shall consist of 3 members. This number cannot be modified under
any circumstances. Each team shall include two orators, who will be
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accompanied by one researcher, all of whom shall have to be accordingly

designated during the registration process. Each team will be allotted a team
code. The team code shall be sent to the teams through mail after the
registration is complete. Teams shall not disclose their identity or of their
institution or city during any time of the competition; such disclosure shall invite
penalties including disqualification. The decision for the same shall be at the
discretion of the organizers. The entries are restricted to 24 (Twenty Four)
teams on first registration basis.
VI. Registration:
1. The registration fee for the national moot court competition is Rs. 2500/- (Two
Thousand five hundred only). All the teams are required to make the payment
in the form of a bank draft drawn in the name of PRINCIPAL, BMS COLLEGE OF
LAW, BENGALURU. Soft copies of registration form and bank draft shall be
sent to bmscl2ndnationalmoot@gmail.com latest by 8th February 2016 and
the hard copy of the registration forms which contain the details of students
taking part along with the hard copy of the draft should be received latest by
12th February 2016 via post to the postal address: THE PRINCIPAL (B.M.
SREENIVASAIAH MEMORIAL 2nd NATIONAL MOOT COURT COMPETITION - 2016.),
BMS COLLEGE OF LAW, # 97, KAVI LAKSHMISHA ROAD, V.V. PURAM,
BENGALURU - 560 004.
2. The registration form shall contain the details of the participants, signature and
seal of the Head of the Institution/Faculty in charge of MCC. The Registration
form is enclosed herewith.
VII. Memorandum of Written Submissions:
1. The following requirements must be strictly followed with respect to
submission of Memorandum of Written Submissions. Non- conformities will
be liable to penalties while awarding marks thereon.
a. Each team must prepare Memorandum of Written Submissions for both
sides to the dispute (Petitioner and Respondent).
b. Once the Memorandum of Written Submissions have been submitted, no
revisions, supplements, or additions will be allowed, however, teams
may carry annexure along with and can submit them in the beginning of
each round.
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c. Teams shall send a soft-copy of the Memorandum of Written

S u b m i s s i o n s i n A d o b e P D F fo r m at o n l y, v i a E m a i l to
bmscl2ndnationalmoot@gmail.com on or before 25th February 2016.
d. All participating teams shall submit 6 sets of written memorials (Six sets
i.e, 6 for Petitioner and 6 for Respondent - totally 12 copies) must reach
the organizers latest by 28thFebruary 2016. Participants are advised to
carry copies of Memorandum of Written Submissions during the
competition for their own perusal.
e. Not adherence to the rules and late submission of Memorandum of
Written Submissions would lead to deduction of 3 Marks and 5 Marks for
each day of delay respectively.
Any revisions, supplements or additions to the Memorandum of Written
Submissions after submission shall not be allowed.
f. The Memorandum of Written Submissions have to be submitted on typed
A4 size paper printed on one side and must contain:
?
Team code on top right corner of 1st page
?
Cause Title ( Identity of the College/ Participant should not be disclosed)
?
The Table of Contents
?
The Index of Authorities
?
The Statement of Jurisdiction
?
The Statement of Facts (1 page only)
?
The Statement of Issues
?
The Summary of Arguments (3 page only)
?
Arguments Advanced (25 pages)
?
Prayer
?
Appendix (Optional)
?
Exhibits (Optional)
Total of 45 pages
2. Format Requirements:
The written Memorials shall confirm to the below mentioned standards:Font: Times New Roman
Font size: 12 and for footnotes, 10
Line Spacing: 1.5, Margin: 1 inch
Memorandum of Written Submissions should be spiral bound and not
stapled.
Cover page must be placed on written Memorials as follows:
Petitioner - Blue Colour
Respondent- Red Colour.

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Evaluation of Written Submissions:

The Memorials submitted by the teams will be evaluated by a team of experts
and marks will be notified before the commencement of the competition and
memorial marks will be carried forward in each round of the competition. (I.e.
from Preliminary round to Final round of the Competition). Since the
arguments put forth by the competitors are based on memorials submitted,
the memorial marks become an essential element in every round of the
competition. A total of 100 Marks will be awarded for each side of the
Memorandum of Written Submissions.
Parameters for Marking Memorandum of Written Submissions shall be:
a) Logical progression of ideas.
b) Originality in analysis and arguments.
c) Understanding essential legal issues presented.
d) Clear, concise and unambiguous writing style.
e) Forceful and persuasive presentation.
f) Integration of facts into legal arguments.
g) Understanding and analysis of authority.
h) Proper use of citations and citation form.
I) Effective use of authority to support arguments.
j) Neatness, legibility, no typos or format errors.
VIII. Structure of Oral Rounds.
The oral round shall comprise of two Preliminary Rounds, quarter- finals, semi
finals and a final round.
1. Preliminary Rounds:
a. 1. There shall be two preliminary rounds. Every team shall be given the
opportunity to argue each side in the preliminary Rounds which shall be
determined by way of draw of lots.
2. There shall be two preliminary rounds for 60 minutes each. Every team
will get a total of 30 minutes to present their case. The time includes
rebuttal and sur-rebuttal.The division of time between the speakers is
at the discretion of the team members subject to the maximum of
fifteen minutes for any one speaker and allocation of time must be
communicated to the Court-clerk. Any extension of time beyond this
specified period is subject to the discretion of the Panel.
b. No Orator of a Team shall speak for more than 15 minutes, including the
time reserved for rebuttals.
c. No team shall reserve more than 5 minutes for Rebuttals.
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d. No Researcher of any Team will be permitted to speak but would be allowed

to communicate with his/her team members in a discreet manner.
e. Top eight teams on their cumulative marks scored in oral presentation as
well as in the written submission shall be qualified for the Quarter-Final
Rounds. In case of a tie, the teams shall advance to the next round on the
basis of highest memorial score. If the tie is still not broken, then the highest
speaker score will determine which team advances to the Quarter-finals.
2. Quarter Final Rounds:
Qualifying teams shall argue on only one side in the Quarter Finals and the
side to be represented by the team shall be determined by way of draw of
lots. Each team shall get a total of 30 minutes to present their case. The time
includes rebuttal and sur-rebuttal. The division of time between the
speakers is at the discretion of the team members subject to the maximum
of fifteen minutes for any one speaker. In determining the winner in the
Quarter-final rounds, Memorial scores of the respective side will be
added to the oral scores. Top four teams of the Quarter-final round shall
advance to the semi-finals.
3. Semi Final Rounds:
Qualifying teams shall argue only on one side in the Semi- Finals and the
side to be represented by the team shall be determined by way of draw of
lots. Each team shall get a total of 30 minutes to present their case. The
time includes rebuttal and sur-rebuttal.The division of time between the
speakers is at the discretion of the team members subject to the
maximum of Fifteen minutes for any one speaker. Each qualifying team
shall communicate to the court-clerk about their allocation of 30 minutes.
In determining the winner in the Semi-final rounds, Memorial scores of
the respective side will be added to the oral scores. Top two teams of the
Semi-final rounds shall advance to the Final round of the Competition.
4. Final Round:
Each team shall get a time of 45 minutes to present their case. The time
includes rebuttal and sur-rebuttal.The division of time between the
speakers is at the discretion of the team members subject to the maximum
of twenty five minutes for any one speaker. Each qualifying team shall
communicate to the court-clerk about their allocation of 45 minutes.
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a) No Orator of a Team shall speak for more than 25 minutes, including the
time reserved for Rebuttals.
b) No Team shall reserve more than 5 minutes for Rebuttals.
c) No Researcher of any Team will be permitted to speak but would be
allowed to communicate with his/her team members in a discreet
manner.
d) In determining the winners in the Final round, Memorial scores of the
respective side will be added to the oral scores.
Note: The Memorial Scores of the teams shall be taken into consideration
along with oral marks in each rounds of the Competition. The equation is
explained below:
Preliminary Round: Memorial Scores + Oral Scores (to qualify for the
quarter-final rounds).
Quarter-finals:
Memorial Scores + Oral Scores (to qualify for the semifinal rounds).
Semi-finals:
Memorial Scores + Oral Scores (to qualify for the final
round).
Final Round:
Memorial Scores + Oral Scores (to decide winners).
In case of a tie between two teams in any of the rounds, memorial scores will
be taken in to consideration to break the tie.
Parameters for judging orals shall be:
1. Knowledge of facts and law.
2. Logical reasoning, Organization and Clarity.
3. Persuasiveness and Deference to the Court
4. Proper and articulate analysis of the issues arising out of facts.
5. Ability to explain legal principles clearly.
IX. Awards:
A) Winner
B) Runners-Up
C) Best Memorial
D) Best Mooter (Male and Female)

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Trophies and cash prizes shall be awarded to the Winner, Runners-Up, Best
Memorial, Best Speaker (Male & Female). All participants shall be awarded
Certificates of Participation and the Winners shall receive Certificate of Merit.
Certificates shall be issued only after the valedictory function and for no reason
before to it.
The Prize Money shall be as follows:
A) Winner
Rs. 50,000/B) Runners-Up
Rs. 20,000/C) Best Memorial
Rs. 10,000/D) Best Mooter (Male)
Rs. 10,000/E) Best Mooter ( Female)
Rs. 10,000/X. Scouting:
1. Teams will not be allowed to observe the orals of any other team. Scouting is
strictly prohibited. Scouting by any of the team members will result in
immediate disqualification. The organizers' decision will be final in this regard.
2. The researchers shall sit with the orators at the time of the orals and shall not
attend the court sessions of any other team participating in the competition.
XI. Accommodation, Food and Transport:
1. Accommodation- Accommodation shall be provided only to the outstation
teams on the days of the competition only i.e. from10-12March 2016. It
shall be extended to the members of the team (maximum three) only.
Team/s shall be responsible for any/all damages caused by them during their
stay.
2. Food- Food shall be provided to all the teams on days of the competition.
3. Transport- Transportation between the accommodation and the college for
the participating teams shall be provided. All teams shall send their travel
plan at least 2 weeks prior to their arrival.
XII. Code of Conduct:
All the participants must behave in a dignified manner and not cause any
inconvenience to the organizers. Any participant found misbehaving with
other participants or volunteers will be disqualified immediately. Deference to
the Judges of the moot court competition must be maintained inside and
outside the Court Hall. Participants will be entirely disqualified from the
competition on the following Grounds:
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a. If found smoking or consuming/ carrying drugs or alcohol in the campus

or place of accommodation.
b. If found misbehaving, or causing nuisance, or making abusive
statements, showing disrespect towards judges, co-participants or
members of the host institution.
XIII. Queries regarding the problem:
All queries regarding problem, rules and regulations, shall be mailed to
bmscl2ndnationalmoot@gmail.com and the same will be cleared by the
organizers. Any queries after 20th February 2016 with regard to problem will
not be entertained, except at the sole discretion of the organizers.
XIV. Miscellaneous:
The organizers' decision with regard to the interpretation of rules or any other
matter related to the competition will be final and binding. If there is any
situation which is not contemplated in the rules, the organizers' decision on
the same will be final and binding. The organizers reserve the right to vary,
alter, modify, or repeal any of the above rules without any prior notification, if
so required and as they may deem appropriate.

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B.M.S. COLLEGE OF LAW

The college, situated in the heart of the city, was started during the academic year
1963-64 under the aegis of the B.M.S. Educational Trust. The Trust is named after Late
Dharamaprakasha Rajakaryaprasaktha B.M. Sreenivasaiah, whose philanthropy
resulted in the establishment of the First Engineering College under the Private
Management of the State of Karnataka.
The Honorary Chairman of the Trust is Hon'ble Mr. Justice S R Bannurmath, former
Chief Justice, High Court of Kerala and Chairman, State Human Rights Commission,
Maharastra.
Dr. B. S. Ragini Narayan is the Donor Trustee and Member Secretary of the Trust. The
other Trustees are Dr. Dayananda Pai, Syndicate Member, Mangalore University and
Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Sri. K. Jairaj, Former Additional Chief Secretary,
Government of Karnataka, Sri H.U.Talwar, Director of Technical Education, Government
of Karnataka (Ex-officio).
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Apart from BMS College of Law, the Trust runs the following highly reputed Institutions
providing education to around 12000 students in areas like Engineering, Science,
Commerce, Information Technology and Architecture.
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b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
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BMS
BMS
BMS
BMS
BMS
BMS
BMS
BMS
BMS

COLLEGE OF LAW
College of Engineering
College for Women
Evening College of Enginerring
Institute of Technology
School Architecture
Evening College of Arts & Commerce
Training & Research Institute
Center for Executive Education & Distance Learning

During the inception of the Law College, the Administrative Principal, Late A G
Ramachandra Rao, was the Minister for Education in the State of Mysore. His
Successors Hon'ble Late Mr. Justice E S Venkataramaiah and Hon'ble Mr. Justice M N
Venkateachalaiah, former Chief Justices of India, were in the first decade, associated
with the funding and guiding the Institution.
The College is proud to mention that Hon'ble Mr. Justice Rama Jois, former Chief Justice
of the Punjab and Haryana High Court and former Governor of State of Bihar, Hon'ble
Late Mr. Justice. H. G. Bala Krishna, former Judge, High Court of Karnataka, Hon'ble Mr.
Justice S. R. Nayak, former Judge, High Court of Karnataka & former Chief Justice, High
Court of Chhattisgarh & former Chairman of Karnataka State Human Rights
Commission, presently Chairman, Law Commission of Karnataka and Prof. Lakshmi
Sagar, former Minister of Law & Parlimentary Affairs, Government of Karnataka also
served the institution in several capacities including as members of teaching faculty.
Late A. G. Ramachandra Rao & Late Y. Ramachandra, Hon'ble Mr. Justice C.N.
Aswathanarayana Rao, former Judge, High Court of Karnataka, Hon'ble Justice R.
Gururanjan, former Judge, High Court of Karnataka, Dr. B. V. Acharya, former Member,
Law Commission of India, New Delhi and former Advocate General, Govt. of Karnataka,
Hon. Mr. Justice S. R. Bannurmath, Former Chief Justice, High Court of Kerala and
Chairperson, MSHRC served as Chairman's B.M.S. Educational Trust and B.M.S.
College of Law. Dr. B.S. Ragini Narayan, Donor Trustee, BMSET is the present
Chairperson of B.M.S. College of Law.
Late A.G.Ramachandra Rao, Hon. Justice Late E.S.Venkataramaiah, former Chief Justice
of India, Late V. Krishnamurty, Senior Advocate, Prof. Late B. Venkatakrishnappa, Prof.
Late S.V. Ramanna, Prof. T.K. Acharya, Prof. V. Narayana Swamy and Prof. R. Harish
served as former Principals.
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