Here Are Plethora of Nawabi Cuisine Shops the Popular Being Tundey Kababi All Around Lucknow Offering the Finest Mughlai Food
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F r o m the desk of The legal field is getting competitive day by day. VICE CHANCELLOR : Without practical knowledge and skills it is not possible for our emerging law practitioner’s or jurists to walk along with the future of legal development. The Lucknow University Moot Court Association endeavour to organise 2nd Dr. R. U. Singh Memorial National Moot Court Competition in February, 2019 is commendable. I welcome extend my warm greetings to the participants and hope the competition turns out to be a knowledgeable experience for one and all. Prof. S.P. Singh Vice Chancellor University of Lucknow I feel elated to announce that Lucknow University HEAD AND DEAN: Moot Court Association is going to organise the 2nd Dr. R.U. Singh Memorial National Moot Court Competition. Quality research, fluency in speaking, patient listening and persuasiveness are all quintessential attributes of a law student. These can be learned by participating in moot court competitions. I humbly invite students of all Law Institutions to participate in the competition. Greetings and best wishes to all. Prof. Rakesh Kr. Singh Head and Dean Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow F r o m the desk of It is an honour for Lucknow University Moot Court C h a i r m a n Association that it has been bestowed with the a n d privilege to organise the 2nd Dr. R.U. Singh Memorial c o n v e n o r : National Moot Court Competition from 22nd -24th February, 2019. Society needs erudite judges and advocates. Producing a knowledgeable law professional is a laborious task. It requires cumulative effort and commitment of the institution and the students as well. Inquisitive students assist teachers in upgrading their methods of teaching. Moot Court is an activity which benefits all law students in expanding their intellect and legal understanding. With this view we encourage law students to be a part of the competition and embark on a knowledgeable journey with us. We extend our best wishes to all the participants. Dr. Ashish Kr. Srivastava Chairman Lucknow University Moot Court Association (LUMA) Shambhu Nath Mishra Convenor Lucknow University Moot Court Association (LUMA) CONTENTS • About Lucknow……………………………………………………………….....1 • About University of Lucknow………………………………………………3 • About Faculty of Law…………………………………………………………..5 • About Dr. R.U. Singh……………………………………………………….….7 • About 2nd Dr. R.U. Singh Memorial National Moot Court Competition………………………………………………………………………..8 • Guests………………………………………………………………………………..9 • Team…….………………………………………………….……………………...10 • Location…..……………………………………………………………………….12 • Contact and Address…………………………………………………..……..13 LUCKNOW: THE CITY OF TEHZEEB Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh was previously known as “Awadh”. It is situated on the banks of river Gomti. It is fondly known as the “City of Nawabs”. The capital city is known for its “Tehzeeb” i.e. the mannerism and sophistication of its people. Alongside Agra and Varanasi, it is part of Uttar Pradesh Heritage Arc. The city boosts of various tourists attractions like- Bara and Chota Imambara, Residency, Roomi Darwaza, Clock Tower, Lucknow Zoological Garden, Chattar Manzil and many more. Owing to its reputation as the City of Gardens, Lucknow is home to one of the biggest parks in India the Janeshwar Mishra Park and Ambedkar Park. Other attractions of the city include the shopping arcades of Hazaratganj, Chowk and Aminabad. Its extravagant chicken embroidery mesmerise people of cultures. Often Bollywood celebs are seen strolling in the lanes of Hazaratganj looking for fine chicken artwork . 1 LUCKNOW: THE CITY OF TEHZEEB There are plethora of Nawabi cuisine shops the popular being Tundey Kababi all around Lucknow offering the finest Mughlai food. The building of Lucknow High Court Bench of Allahabad is no less than an architectural marvel. It’s interiors are a treat for the eyes of legal professionals and students. Lucknow has recently added a feather to its hat by developing an International Cricket Stadium and a Marine Drive area similar to Mumbai. There is no doubt that with the construction of Lucknow Metro the city is moving towards being the next metropolitan city. The multicultural city is going through a wave of development. Multinational Companies and brands are making their way into the city and empowering it to be another IT City. The city has already become a hub for Start-Ups and has its own Start- Up Community. 2 THE HERITAGE: ABOUT UNIVERSITY O f L u c k n o w The idea of starting a University at Lucknow was first mooted by Raja Sir Mohammad Ali Mohammad Khan, Khan Bahadur, K.C.I.E. of Mahmudabad. The first step toTHE bring HERITAGE:the University into being was taken when a General Committee of educationistsABOUT andUNIVERSITY persons interested in university education met in conference at Government House, Lucknow, on November, 10, 1919. A discussion followed, and it was resolved that Lucknow University should be a Unitary, Teaching, and Residential University of the kind recommended by the Calcutta University Mission, 1919, and should consist of Faculties of Arts, including Oriental Studies, Science, Medicine, Law, etc. The Lucknow University Act, No. V of 1920, received the assent of the Lieutenant-Governor on November 1, and of the Governor-General on November 25, 1920. The Court of the University was constituted in March, 1921. On July 17, 1921, the University undertook teaching . 3 THE HERITAGE: A B O U T UNIVERSITY O f L u c k n o w VISION : To develop human resource for furtherance of knowledge through teaching, research and innovation and ranked amongst the top educational institutions of the world for the better service to the humanity in general and our nation in particular. MISSION : The mission of the University is, to be a University driven by values enriched with diverse cultures, to promote economic, social and spiritual advancement for an egalitarian society. 4 A B O U T FACULTY OF LAW The Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow has been pioneer legal institution of India. It was established in 1921 with three teachers. Mr.Jag Mohan Nath Chak was its first Dean. The real architect was Prof. R.U.Singh with great zeal and enthusiasm he organized teaching and research in the faculty in the systematic way. The first Post Graduate Diploma in Criminology was started in 1964. Dr. V.N.Shukla, the well known authority on Constitutional Law was the first LL.M. of the University. His book on the Constitution is still authoritative Volume. Dr. A.T.Markos was the first LL.D. of the faculty. He also held the office of the Director, Indian Law Institute.The Post Graduate Diploma in “Environmental Pollution Law”, “Consumer Protection Law”, “Labour and Personnel Management” were started in 1994. The Post Graduate Diploma in “Criminal Procedure and Advocacy” was started in the year 1995. The Faculty has introduced LL.B. (Hons.) Five Year Course in 1995. Some of the distinguished alumni of the faculty of law, Lucknow University are Dr. Shanker Dayal Sharma, Former President of India; Shri Ram Krishna Hegde, Former Chief Minister of Karnataka; Mr. Surjeet Singh Barnala, Former Governer of Uttaranchal & Tamil Nadu; Mr. N.K.P.Salve., Ex- Union Minister; Mr. Justice Dr. A.S.Anand, Former Chief Justice of India. 5 A B O U T FACULTY OF LAW NEW CAMPUS: The Law Faculty was separated from main Campus and shifted to the new Campus on the Sitapur Road, Lucknow from 2002-03. The Faculty has residential facilities for students and staff. The campus has one Girl's hostel, two Boy's hostels, International Guest House, staff quarters and a well equipped Canteen, Play-ground including a Bank and Police outpost. Thus the campus is a self contained unit to provide all infrastructural facilities to teachers as well as students. A congenial atmosphere and environment has been created where professional excellence and human virtues are being cultivated. 6 A B O U T Dr. R.U. SINGH Dr. Ram Ugrah Singh, is the chief architect of Indian Legal Education system. He was born in 1903 in a Zamindari family in Jaunpur District of Uttar Pradesh. He completed his LL.B. and M.A. from University of Allahabad in 1927. Despite a promising future in Bar he was inclined towards legal research. He renounced his practice and joined the Harvard Law School. After returning he was disappointed to see the dreadful state of legal education in India following which he started a campaign to promote legal research and education in India. He structured the Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow with great zeal and enthusiasm. He organized teaching and research in the faculty in a systematic way. He held the office of Dean, Faculty of Law till 1956. He also shaped the Law Faculty of Delhi and Banaras Hindu University (BHU). The distinction goes to him that he drafted the Constitution of Nepal. The University of Lucknow has named its law library after him “Dr. R.U. Singh Law Library”. He introduced subjects like Public International Law, Company Law, Legal History, Legal Remedies, Taxation, Labour Law in Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow. He started two law journals, “The Federalist” and the “Indian Law Journal”. This great educationalist, reformist and architect of modern legal education died in 1957. 7 2 nd Dr. R.U. SINGH Memorial NATIONAL MOOT COURT COMPETITION The 2nd Dr. R.U. Singh Memorial National Moot Court Competition is being held in the memory of the learned jurist Dr. Ram Ugrah Singh. He played a vital role in the establishment of the Faculty of Law , University of Lucknow. The competition will be held next year i.e. February,2019 from 22nd to 24th. It will be conducted in Faculty of Law, New Campus in Jankipuram Vistar. The Moot Preposition for the competition is based on the issue revolving around the threats of Non – Performing Asset (NPA) to the banks.