ABOUT GOA UNIVERSITY
Goa University, established by the Goa University Act of 1984 (Act No. 7 of 1984), commenced its operations on June 1, 1985. Its origins trace back to the Centre of Post-Graduate Instruction and Research (CPIR), established by the University of Bombay (now Mumbai) in June 1962 after the liberation of Goa by India in December 1961.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL
The Manohar Parrikar School of Law, Governance and Public Policy encompasses the disciplines of Law, Public Administration, Women’s Studies, Social Work, Tribal Studies and Disability Studies. The programmes aim to develop the research capacities in students to engage academically and practically with social realities. The pedagogy includes extension activities, hands-on training, research, documentation, advocacy and legal aid while networking with organisations committed to social empowerment in the state, national and international arenas. The LL.M. Programme provides two specialisations – Human Rights and ADR and aims to create a scholarship at the national and international levels. The MA in Public Administration programme seeks to empower the youth in policy-making and leadership with a focus on public policy.
ABOUT GOA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, provides for the constitution of National Human Rights Commission, at the National level and State Human Rights Commissions at the State level for better protection of human rights and matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. The Goa Human Rights Commission was constituted on 04/03/2011 to exercise the powers conferred upon and to perform functions assigned to the State Commissions under Chapter V of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. It is a statutory autonomous body intended to help and ensure that the public functionaries do not violate human rights. The establishment of State Human Rights Commission has fulfilled the aspirations of the people of Goa, who now, have an easy access to justice to ventilate their grievances against the public servants in the matter of violation of human rights.
ABOUT THE EVENT
The “Parrikar National Moot Court & Policy Hackathon, 2024” is a tribute to the illustrious statesman and former Chief Minister of Goa, Manohar Parrikar. This event embodies the spirit of innovation, legal and policy insight, and the enduring commitment to justice that Parrikar exemplified throughout his life.
- The Moot Court Competition honors Manohar Parrikar’s solid academic foundation and commitment to the legal field. It emphasises the power of legal reform in addressing contemporary legal challenges and promoting access to justice.
- The Policy Hackathon is a dynamic platform encouraging policy enthusiasts and solution-oriented minds to brainstorm and create innovative legal solutions. The event aims to promote policy innovation while upholding the principles of inclusivity, transparency, and good governance that Parrikar championed.
Eligibility: The event is open to students enrolled in either a 5year or 3-year LL.B. program in India, with each institution limited to one team.
Team Composition: The moot court team must consist of three members, including two speakers and one researcher.
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