About CHRIST
CHRIST (Deemed to be University) is renowned for its commitment to ‘Excellence and Service,’ embodying a community dedicated to academic pursuits and societal impact.
Inspired by the ethos of Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara, the institution continuously evolves its mission and strategies to meet contemporary challenges. Education, in their view, is not just about personal development but also about addressing societal needs and challenges. Their mission revolves around nurturing individuals for holistic development and empowering them to contribute meaningfully to society within a dynamic environment.
About the Blog
CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa Campus, School of Law, in collaboration with the Legal Aid Committee 2023-2024 and the Student Bar Association, presents the National Online Blog Writing Competition on Awareness of Consumer Rights. This competition is being held in commemoration of ‘NATIONAL CONSUMER RIGHTS DAY,’ celebrated annually on 15th March.
The National Blog writing competition aims to promote Legal Aid, a fundamental right enshrined in Article 39A of the Constitution of India. It seeks to enhance research and writing skills, raise awareness about the importance of Legal Aid, provide a platform for sharing opinions and experiences, and empower consumers by educating them about their rights. Join us in championing equal access to justice and consumer empowerment.
Eligibility
The National Blog Writing Competition is open to all Students and Academicians of any University or any department across the country.
Theme
From international perspectives to consumer rights in the digital age, there’s a topic for every interest-
- Legal Rights and Protections: Supporting consumers in understanding their legal rights and accessing avenues for justice in case of disputes or grievances.
- Empowering Tomorrow’s Legal Minds: Advancing Consumer Justice Through Advocacy and Awareness.
- Digital Privacy and Security: Safeguarding Consumer rights in the age of Data Collection.
- Misleading advertisements: the scope of caveat emptor vs. the extent of consumer knowledge?
- The complexity of consumer rights in the era of e-commerce.
- Advocating for Consumer Justice Through Legal Aid.
Note: The above sub-themes are not exhaustive. Participants can also choose the sub-theme but should be relevant to the prescribed area
Submission Guidelines
- Team Composition- Individual Member
- The Blog shall be drafted in English language only
- The Blog must be submitted in Doc’s format.
- The Blog shall not exceed 800-1000 words excluding footnotes. Exceeding the limit can lead to negative markings.
- In the Blog Writing competition,10% plagiarism is allowed for the participants.
- The Drafts must adhere to the following submission format:
- Font should be Times New Roman
- Font Size should be 12 points
- The text should be Justified with 1.5 line spacing
- The borders should be 1” inch 8.
- Participants must submit their writings via the Google form given at the end.
- The decision of the organizers in deciding the winner(s) shall be final and binding and no query, correspondence, etc. in this regard shall be entertained by the organizers.
Prizes
- First Prize- Rs. 6000
- Second Prize- Rs. 3000
- Third Prize- Rs. 2000
- Best Blog will be published in the SLCU Blog, Legal Labyrinth
- E-certificates will be provided to the participants.
Important Dates
- Last Date for Registration and Payment- 2nd April, 2024
- Deadline for Submission- 6th April, 2024
- Results Declarations- 18th April, 2024
Registration Guidelines
- Participants shall register themselves for the Competition by registering via the Google form given at the end.
- Participants must submit a screenshot of the payment while registering.
- Registration fee-
- Students/Research Scholars – Rs. 300
- Academicians/Professionals- Rs. 500
Important Links
Contact Information
- Nandini Arora (9839224223), (nandini.arora@law.christuniversity.in)
- Tejashwini (8431449868), (tejashwini.neeralakeri@law.christuniversity.in)
The brochure is here.
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