ABOUT
NMIMS, School of Law
The School of Law, NMIMS, Bengaluru (Deemed-to-be
University) offers a high-quality legal education designed to
equip students with essential skills for both the legal profession
and the corporate sector. Established in 2018 by NMIMS
University, a premier Deemed-to-be University in India, the
school provides programs that align with global standards.
With a strong international focus, the School of Law is
dedicated to advancing human dignity, social and economic
welfare, and justice through legal knowledge. The curriculum is
designed to develop critical thinking, advocacy, and problem-
solving skills essential for success in various legal fields.
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ABOUT
SOLARIS 2.0 is the flagship law fest organised by the NMIMS
School of Law. The Fest strives to bring together esteemed
academic institutions by means of participation in the grand
competitions, through budding camaraderie among students along
with networking opportunities with eminent personalities in
numerous professions. The Fest shall comprise of a series of
events stretching across a span of 3 days, the competitions
including Justice CK Thakker Moot and Mediation Competition,
Crime Scene Investigation Competition, Scriptivox Article Writing
Competition, and Jashn-E-Junoon National Cultural Fest.
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ABOUT OUR COMMITTEE
The Publications Committee and the Literary Society of NMIMS,
School of Law, serves as a vital hub for scholarly discourse and
dissemination. As a nurturing and ambitious group of law aspirants,
we aim to foster a vibrant intellectual environment by overseeing the
production and distribution of high-quality academic work. We aim
to enhance the academic reputation of law school journey by
providing a holistic platform for students to showcase original
research, refine writing skills and engage in critical legal analysis. By
nurturing a culture of scholarly inquiry, we empower future legal
professionals with the skills of rigorous research, persuasive writing,
and effective communication, ultimately enriching the intensive five-
year program as well as serving as environment for a fun and
enriching learning experience.
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ABOUT THE COMPETITION
Dear Students,
The Publications Committee and the Literary Society of
SVKM’s NMIMS (Bengaluru Campus), School of Law, is
delighted to announce the launch of its highly anticipated
Article Writing Competition ‘Scriptivox 1.0’. This prestigious
event aims to provide a platform for budding legal minds
across the country to showcase their analytical skills,
innovative thinking, and articulation of ideas.
The event promises national recognition, valuable insights, and
opportunities for participants to enhance their academic
profile. Winners will receive cash prizes and certificates of
achievement in recognition of their outstanding contributions.
The competition also aligns with the vision of promoting legal
scholarship and encouraging meaningful contributions to the
academic community. Join us in this intellectual journey and
stand a chance to make your voice heard on a national
platform!
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THEMES
Participants are invited to submit their articles on any of the
following themes:
DATA PRIVACY IN THE AGE OF AI: A LEGAL
PERSPECTIVE
THE ISSUE OF COPYRIGHT IN AI GENERATED
CONTENT
CORPORATE LIABILITY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
DAMAGES: A LEGAL PERSPECTIVE ON PREVENTION
AND REDRESSAL.
CONSISTENCY VS. SUBJECTIVITY: CHALLENGES
IN APPLYING THE RAREST OF RARE DOCTRINE
FEMINIST CRITIQUE OF SENTENCING AND
INCARCERATION OF FEMALE CONVICTS IN INDIA
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ELIGIBILITY
The competition is open to all law students currently enrolled in
recognized 3-year LL.B or 5-year integrated LL.B courses.
Participants must be pursuing their studies at any recognized
institution in India.
Participants can participate individually or as co-authors in a
team of maximum two members.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Each individual or team is allowed only one submission.
Both co-authored and single submissions will be treated as
separate entries. Submissions falling into both categories will be
disqualified from the competition.
The article must be the original work of the author(s). Plagiarism
limit: 15% (excluding footnotes). Any article beyond this limit will
be disqualified. Any article found to be generated or heavily
assisted by AI may lead to immediate disqualification.
Each entry must be previously unpublished. Articles that have
been published elsewhere or selected/submitted for publication
elsewhere will be disqualified. 7
No part of the article should contain any form of identification of
the participant, such as: author’s name; University/College name;
any other personal identifier. Any such inclusion may lead to
disqualification.
Articles must adhere to theme.
All articles must be written in English.
Word Limit: 2,500–3,500 words (exclusive of footnotes).
The article must include an abstract with a maximum limit of 200
words and 6 keywords, exclusive of the overall article word limit.
The abstract should clearly indicate the chosen topic of the article.
Citations and footnotes must follow the Harvard Bluebook (21st
edition) referencing style.
SUBMISSION PROCESS
Articles must be emailed to [email protected] by 15th
March, 2025, 23:59 hours (IST).
Subject Line of Email: “Submission: SCRIPTIVOX, 2025”.
The article must be attached only in ‘.pdf’ format.
The document must be named as the Team Code provided (e.g.,
“TC-01”).
NOTE: Team codes shall be assigned on 7th March, 2025. 8
Each submission must be accompanied by a separate document
containing the following details:
Full Name of the Author(s)
Chosen Theme
Title of the Article
Name and Address of College/Institute/University
Programme Enrolled & Current Year of Study
Email Address & Contact Number of the Author(s)
Full Postal Address of the Author(s)
FORMATTING GUIDELINES
Main Body:
Font: Times New Roman
Font Size: 12
Line Spacing: 1.5
Alignment: Justified
Footnotes:
Font: Times New Roman
Font Size: 10
Line Spacing: 1.0
Citation Style: Harvard Bluebook (21st edition)
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EVALUATION PROCESS
All articles will go through a double-blind review process. The review
shall be conducted in two stages:
1. Technical Review:
The article will be checked for plagiarism and AI-generated content.
Language and grammar will also be assessed.
2. Content Review:
The article will be evaluated based on its contemporariness,
relevance to the theme, and novelty.
3. The scoring factors to be considered:
Overall Evaluation of Topic
Content, Use of Authorities, and References
Issues Covered, Relevance & Ingenuity of Ideas
Originality, Language, and Creative Writing Skills
Flow & Structure
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REGISTRATION PROCESS
Registration Details
Registration to be done via this form by 10th March, 2025.
Registration fee (non-refundable) is as follows for:
a. Single Author: ₹250
b. Co-Authors: ₹400
All participants must pay the registration fee by scanning the
following QR Code. Ensure that the payment is completed before
filling the registration form.
After making the payment, save the transaction receipt and upload
it in the registration form as proof of payment.
Account details are as follows:
Account Name: BHARGAVI SRINIVAS
SHROFF
Account Number:2312500100327801
IFSC Code: KARB0000231
Branch Name: BENGALURU-
KONANAKUNTE
Account Type: SBA
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Awards & Accords
The results of the competition will be announced on 22nd March, 2025, and
will be sent to participants via email.
All the Participants will receive e- certificate of Participation.
₹ 5,000/-
Prize Money +
Certificate
₹ 3,000/-
Prize Money +
Certificate ₹ 2,000/-
Prize Money +
Certificate
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CONTACT DETAILS
The Publications Committee x The Literary Society
FACULTY COORDINATORS
Dr. Tanmeet Kaur Sahiwal
Program Chairperson & Faculty In-Charge
[email protected] Prof. Shraddha Chauhan
Faculty In-Charge
[email protected] STUDENT COORDINATORS
Dristi Baranwal
Convenor
The Publications Committee
+91 8840092927 | [email protected]
Ishika Dutta
Convenor
The Literary society
+91 9073941147 | [email protected]
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