SYMBIOSIS LAW SCHOOL, PUNE- INTERNAL MOOT

ELIMINATION, 2018-2019

IN THE HON’BLE SUPREME COURT OF SWADESH

SPECIAL LEAVE PETITION UNDER ARTICLE 136 OF THE

CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950

IN THE MATTER OF ARTICLE

SLP NO. _____ / 2018

Small Traders Association………...…………………………….……
PETITIONERS
V.
Union of Swadesh………..………..…………………….…..…........
RESPONDENT

CLUBBED WITH

Mr. Rolando……………...……...………………………………....…...
PETITIONER
V.
Union of Swadesh………..………...……………………..………….
RESPONDENT

CLUBBED WITH

CPIL Promoters...…………….....………………………………....…
PETITIONERS
V.
Swachh Power Limited…...........…………………………..……….
RESPONDENT
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BEFORE SUBMISSION TO HON’BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND HIS

COMPANION JUSTICES OF THE HON’BLE SUPREME COURT

MEMORIAL ON BEHALF OF THE RESPONDENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

ABBREVIATION FULL-FORM

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INDEX OF AUTHORITIES

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STATEMENT OF JURISDICTION

The Hon’ble Supreme Court has jurisdiction to adjudicate the present matter under Article

136 of the Constitution of India, 1950:

“Art.136 Special leave to appeal by the Supreme Court:

1. Notwithstanding anything in this Chapter, the Supreme Court may, in its

discretion, grant special leave to appeal from any judgment, decree,

determination, sentence or order in any cause or matter passed or made by any

court or tribunal in the territory of India.

2. Nothing in clause (1) shall apply to any judgment, determination, and

sentence or order passed or made by any court or tribunal constituted by or

under any law relating to the Armed Forces.”

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STATEMENT OF FACTS

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ISSUES PRESENTED

ISSUE I: Whether the prayers sought for by the PIL Petitioners before the High Court

is maintainable.

ISSUE II: Whether the allegations constitute prima facie offences and Courts of

Swadesh have jurisdiction over the crimes committed and assets located in UK.

ISSUE III: Whether the Promoters of CPIL are entitled to maintain a Petition for

Oppression and Mismanagement in relation to SPL.

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SUMMARY OF ARGUMENTS

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ARGUMENTS ADVANCED
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PRAYER

Wherefore, in the light of the facts stated, issues raised, argument advanced and authorities

citied, it is most humbly prayed by the Petitioners in this matter that the Hon’ble Supreme

Court of Swadesh may be pleased to:

AND/OR

Pass any other order it may deem fit in the interest of Justice, Equity and Good

Conscience.

All of which is most humbly and respectfully prayed for as Counsel of the Respondents

who are humbly bound to pray.

COUNSEL ON BEHALF OF

THE RESPONDENTS