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1. ABOUT 17th INTRA MOOT COURT 3

COMPETITION 2024

2. EVENT SCHEDULE 5

3. MEMORIAL RULES 6

4. ORAL ROUNDS 9

5. AWARDS 12

5. REGISTRATION 12

6. TRAINING SESSION 12

7. EXEMPLARY POWER CLAUSE 13

8. COMPOSITION OF ORGANISING COMMITTEE 15

9. MOOT PROPOSITION 16

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 ABOUT 17th INTRA MOOT COURT COMPETITION 2024

Advocates’ Legion is the Moot Court Committee of Vivekananda School of Law and Legal Studies,
Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
which organises a range of events over the year to enhance legal skills and to provide an unmediated courtroom
experience. Some of the many events organised include the International Moot Court Competition, Intra Moot
Court Competition, Bail Argument Competition, Arguendo Moot Court Competition, Mock-Trial Competition
and many more.

The annual Intra Moot Court Competition stands as a testament to the institute's unwavering commitment to
imparting practical insights into legal proceedings and courtroom dynamics. The Moot Court Committee,
renowned for cultivating advocacy skills, skilfully curates an intellectually stimulating and competitive
atmosphere for law students through this prestigious event. Advocates' Legion has seamlessly organised 16
successful editions of the competition, drawing participation from over 200 students each year. With an
unyielding belief in its success, Advocates' Legion is now poised to proudly host the 17th Edition, continuing
its tradition of providing an unparalleled platform for legal education elevating the standards and impact of
the event.

The Intra Moot Court Competition serves as an inclusive platform, drawing participants from various
academic years within the institution. This inclusive approach fosters a vibrant atmosphere of competition and
camaraderie, welcoming all law students to engage actively. The underlying concept is to provide students
with a firsthand experience of courtroom dynamics where there's no age restriction on opponents, and one
may face individuals with varying years of practice. The event is carefully crafted to simulate an authentic
courtroom experience, offering participants the opportunity to exhibit their legal acumen, showcase research
skills, and demonstrate their prowess in advocacy. The competition is unfolded over a designated period
having multiple rounds enabling participants to engage in intense legal arguments and debates. A proper set
of guidelines and rules are followed by the participants throughout the competition.

The Moot Court Committee crafts a compelling moot problem that delves into contemporary legal issues. This
challenges participants to analyse and present arguments on complex matters, testing their understanding of
substantive law, procedural nuances, and their ability to apply legal principles to practical scenarios. Previous
Moot Court Problems/Propositions have been based majorly upon Constitution Law and Criminal Laws,
thereby ensuring the generality of the issue.

A distinguished panel of judges, comprising legal professionals, academicians, and experts in the field, are
engaged to oversee the competition. The judges bring a wealth of experience to the event, providing valuable
feedback and constructive criticism to the participants.

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The Intra Moot Court Competition offers participants a platform to enhance their advocacy and research skills.
It allows them to refine their ability to think on their feet, construct persuasive arguments, and respond
effectively to queries from the bench. Additionally, participants have the opportunity to network with legal
professionals, creating avenues for mentorship and career development.

In conclusion, the Intra Moot Court Competition by providing a platform for students to hone their advocacy
skills and engage in meaningful legal discourse, the event significantly contributes to the overall development
of future lawyers. The competition not only fosters healthy competition but also facilitates an environment
where students can learn, grow, and excel in their legal pursuits.

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 RULEBOOK

17th INTRA MOOT COURT COMPETITION, 2024

I. EVENT SCHEDULE

1. March 11, 2024 : Registrations Open

2. March 11, 2024 : Release of Moot Problem
3. March 14, 2024 : Training Session No. 1 (For ALL Law students)
MODE: Offline
4. March 14, 2024 : SCC Online Session (For ALL Law Students)
MODE: Offline
5. March 15, 2024 : Training Session No. 2 (For First Year Law Students)
MODE: Offline
6. March 16, 2024 : SCC Online Session (For First Year Law Students)
MODE: Online
7. April 10, 2024 : Last date for seeking Clarifications (till 12 PM)
8. April 07, 2024 : Last Date for Registration
9. April 12, 2024 : Publication of Clarifications
10. April 15, 2024 : Last Date for Memorial Submission (Soft Copy)
11. April 16, 2024 : Last Date for Memorial Submission (Hard Copy)
12. April 17, 2024 : Draw of lots for Preliminary Rounds
13. April 19, 2024 : Preliminary Rounds (Virtual)
14. April 20, 2024 : Advanced Rounds (On-site) & Valedictory Ceremony

II. RULES OF THE COMPETITION

❖ Memorial: It means the written arguments submitted, on behalf of both the Parties, according to the
official competition rules by each team.

❖ Oral Round: It refers to a team’s pleadings, comprising of both the speakers, submitted orally in front
of the judges on behalf of one of the parties against another team representing the opposite party.

❖ Team Code: Team Code refers to the unique number allotted to each participating team for this
competition which will be mailed to the participant accordingly after registration.
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❖ Parties: It refers to the parties to the matter as identified by the moot problem as Prosecution and
Defence.

❖ Eligibility and Team Participation: The team shall comprise two (2) speakers and one (1) researcher.
One team may also take part with two (2) speakers only. The students from B.A.LL.B and BBA.LL.B
are eligible to participate in the competition from all the semesters except the second semester.

❖ Attire

- The dress code for the competition shall be strictly formal. Teams are not permitted to wear
neckbands or Advocate Gowns for the Competition.
- The Participants, particularly for the Oral Rounds and Valedictory & Prize Distribution, are to
adhere to the following dress code only:
a) Gentlemen - Black trousers, White shirt, Plain Black Blazer and Black Tie.

b) Ladies- Black trousers, White Shirt/White Kurta and Black pants, Plain Black Blazer
and tie in case the participant is wearing a shirt.

❖ Anonymity

- The Participants should introduce themselves to the court only by their individual team code only.
- The teams should not mention at any time their respective Semester/Section.
- The violation of this rule will result in disqualification, as determined by the Organising
Committee.

III. MEMORIAL RULES

A. GENERAL RULES
1. The participants will prepare the memorials on behalf of Both sides, i.e., the
Petitioner/Applicant and the Respondent.
2. The memorials shall not contain any annexure, photograph, graph, diagram or any other
representation of like nature.
3. The memorials shall not contain any form of identification apart from the team code. If any such
identification or mark, symbol, etc. which has the effect of identifying the team is found on the
memorial, then it shall result in instant disqualification.
4. All teams shall send one copy each of memorials from both the sides i.e., ‘Petitioner’ and
‘Respondent’ in .docx format (Microsoft Office) as well as .pdf format, on or before 11th April
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 2024, 11:59 PM, with the subject as ‘Memorial Submission for <Team Code>. All the files (.docx
and .pdf) should be sent through a single mail to advocateslegionevents2023@gmail.com.
5. The Soft Copy of the memorials are to be submitted by 11th April 2024 at 11:59 P.M. The same
will not be accepted afterwards and the team shall be forfeited from the Competition.
6. Five hard copies of each of the memorials on behalf of both sides shall be submitted to the
Organizing Committee on the day of the Draw of Lots.
7. The hard copy of the memorial must be a replica of the soft copy submitted by the Organizers. Any
difference in the same will result in disqualification from the Competition. Memorial once
submitted will be considered final, and cannot be revised.
8. In the scenario where any memorial is sent in late, the penalty for late submission on the latter
memorial will be imposed. Penalty shall also be imposed if the aforementioned documents are sent
in separate emails.
9. Assistance to a team from other team(s) or third parties: Teams are not permitted to receive
substantive assistance towards the preparation of memorials or arguments from any third parties,
including teachers, members of the organizing committee etc. Any team found indulging in such
assistance from third parties shall be immediately disqualified from the competition.

B. FORMAT OF MEMORIAL

(a) Each participating team is required to prepare a memorial for each party to the dispute with the
following MANDATORY heads:

● Cover Page
● Table of Contents
● Index of Authorities
● Statement of Jurisdiction
● Statement of Facts (not exceeding 2 Pages)
● Issues Raised
● Summary of Arguments (not exceeding 2 Pages)
● Arguments Advanced (not exceeding 12 Pages)
● Final Submission/Prayer (not exceeding 1Page)

(b) Teams shall cite authorities using footnotes 21st BLUEBOOK style.

(c) The following colour schemes MUST be followed for the cover page of the memorial:

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 ● Petitioner - BLUE
● Respondent - RED

(d) The Cover Page of each memorial must contain ONLY the following information:

● The Team Code in the upper right corner of each memorial

● The name of the Court
● The name of the Competition
● The party for which the memorial is prepared

(g) All parts of the memorial (including headers, footers and headings) shall be typed on A4 sized
paper/format, with the following Formatting Specifications:

● Font Type: Times New Roman

● Font Size: 12
● Line Spacing: 1.5
● Margins: 1 inch on each side

For footnotes, the Formatting Specifications are:

● Font Type: Times New Roman Font Size: 10

● Single Spacing between lines
● Margins: 1 inch on each side
● Speaking footnotes or endnotes are not allowed.

C. COMPENDIUM
- The Participating Teams are allowed to submit all relevant case laws and statutory material in the
form of a Compendium to the Judges during the Oral Rounds.
- The same must be submitted to the Organising Committee in both Hard Copy Format and Soft Copy
Format (on advocateslegionevents2023@gmail.com) latest by the day of Draw of Lots i.e., 17th April
2024.

D. SCORING CRITERIA OF SUBMITTED MEMORIALS

Every Memorial will be marked on a total of 100 marks and the team memorial marks will be the
average of the total of both sides.

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 S. NO. MARKING SCHEME MARKS ALLOTTED

1. Knowledge of Facts & Law 20 Marks

2. Extent & Use of Research 20 Marks

3. Drafting Skills 15 Marks

4. Originality in Presentation 15 Marks

5. Coherency 10 Marks

6. Grammar and Style 10 Marks

7. Original Thought 10 Marks

GRAND TOTAL 100 Marks

E. RIGHTS OVER THE MEMORIALS SUBMITTED

The Organizing Committee reserve the right to disseminate and reproduce the memorials for the
Competition. Submission of memorials in this competition will constitute the consent of the teams
to such dissemination and reproduction. The Faculty Convener and the Organizing Committee will
not be responsible for any mistakes that are a part of the memorial.

IV. ORAL ROUNDS

A. GENERAL RULES
1. Oral rounds shall comprise of two segments that is the Preliminary Rounds followed by
Advanced Rounds.
2. The Preliminary Rounds shall comprise of Two rounds. Each team would have to argue once
from the Petitioner/Applicant and once from the Defence side.
3. The Advance Rounds shall comprise of Three rounds i.e., Quarter-Final Rounds, Semi-Final
Rounds and the Final Round.
4. The Preliminary rounds of the Competition will be conducted virtually. The advanced rounds will
be conducted offline within the college premises itself.
5. A Draw of Lots & Exchange of Memorials shall take place prior to each Oral Round.
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 6. Based on the result of the Draw of Lots, sides would be allotted to the teams for the Preliminary
Round and similar procedure of Draw of Lots shall also be followed for the subsequent rounds.
7. Teams are prohibited from making any marks on the opponent’s Written Submissions thus
exchanged. Teams are also prohibited from making any copies of the opponent’s Written
Submission, electronically or otherwise.
8. Teams shall notify the Court Master of the division of time between the 2 Speakers for the specific
time provided for Oral Submission and Rebuttal/Sur-rebuttal prior to the commencement of the
Rounds.
9. While granting additional time, if the additional number of minutes granted is not specified by the
Judges, it shall be presumed that the additional time granted is 2 minutes. Adherence to the time
limit is mandatory.
10. In case the team is unable to report to the designated Courtroom and notify the court master of
their presence at the beginning of the round, the team shall be disqualified from the Competition
and the Round will continue as ex-parte (if the opposite team is present) round or as per the
discretion of the organisers.

B. SPEAKING TIME FOR ORAL ROUNDS

Each speaker prior to the beginning of the Oral Round, has to inform the Court Master regarding the
bifurcation of their speaking time amongst the First Speaker, Second Speaker along with the time reserved
for the Rebuttal/Sur-rebuttal.

1. Preliminary Rounds

The speaking time for each time during the oral rounds shall be 15 minutes, subject to maximum of 8
minutes per speaker and a maximum of 1 minute for rebuttal/sur-rebuttal if permitted. (Note: The 1
minute for rebuttal/sur-rebuttal shall be inclusive of the time reserved for the arguments by the
speaker). Only one speaker shall be permitted to take the Rebuttal/Sur-Rebuttal in each round. No
single Speaker shall argue for more than eight minutes, including Rebuttal or Sur- rebuttal in the Oral
Round.

2. Quarter-Final Rounds

The speaking time for each time during the oral rounds shall be 25 minutes, subject to maximum of
13 minutes per speaker and maximum of 3 minutes for rebuttal and 1 minute for sur-rebuttal, if
permitted. (Note: The 3 minutes for rebuttal and 1 minute for the sur-rebuttal shall be inclusive of the

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time reserved for the arguments by the speaker.). Only one speaker shall be permitted to take the
Rebuttal/Sur-Rebuttal in each round.

3. Semi-Final Round

The speaking time for each time during the oral rounds shall be 30 minutes, subject to maximum of
15 minutes per speaker and maximum of 5 minutes for rebuttal and 3 minutes for sur-rebuttal, if
permitted. (Note: The 5 minutes for rebuttal and 3 minutes for the sur-rebuttal shall be inclusive of the
time reserved for the arguments by the speaker.). Only one speaker shall be permitted to take the
Rebuttal/Sur-Rebuttal in each round.

4. Final Rounds

The speaking time for each time during the oral rounds shall be 40 minutes, subject to maximum of
20 minutes per speaker and maximum of 5 minutes for rebuttal and 3 minutes for sur-rebuttal, if
permitted. (Note: The 5 minutes for rebuttal and 3 minutes for the sur-rebuttal shall be inclusive of the
time reserved for the arguments by the speaker.). Only one speaker shall be permitted to take the
Rebuttal/Sur-Rebuttal in each round.

C. MARKING CRITERIA FOR ORAL ROUNDS

S. NO. MARKING SCHEME MARKS ALLOTTED

1. Knowledge of Facts & Law 20 Marks

2. Application of Law to Facts and Interpretation 20 Marks

3. Ingenuity and ability to answer questions 15 Marks

4. Presentation Skills 15 Marks

5. Time Management and Organization 10 Marks

6. Court Etiquette 10 Marks

7. Logical coherency in Arguments 10 Marks

GRAND TOTAL 100 Marks

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V. AWARDS

The following shall be the prizes announced:

1. Best Team (Winning Team)

2. Runner-up Team
3. Best Speaker
4. Best Researcher

VI. REGISTRATION

1. The team shall submit duly completed registration form by 7th April 2024 by 11:59 P.M.

2. All participants shall get an individual code by the committee after completion of registration
process. Thereafter, the team shall use their designated individual code for any further
correspondence.

3. Registration for the 17th Intra Moot Court Competition 2024 will be through online form
submission via the following link: https://forms.gle/93TuxvkCtghHEHhn6

4. The Registration fee is Rs 600/- per team and shall be paid through the QR Code available below.
Payment Link: https://forms.eduqfix.com/eventfee/add

5. The participants have to mention the full name of the event in "Activity" i.e., ‘17THINTRA MOOT
COURT COMPETITION 2024’.

6. Proof of payment with all other details is to be attached along with the registration form.

PAYMENT QR CODE

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VII. TRAINING SESSION

1. TRAINING SESSION NO. 1

Training Session No. 1 scheduled for 14th March 2024, is exclusively designed for the First-Year Law
Students at VSLLS, VIPS. This holistic session is intricately curated to familiarize the new cohort with
the diverse moot court competitions hosted by the society and outline the procedures for engaging in
national and international competitions. Additionally, the session will provide insights into the
participation and volunteering processes for the Upcoming 17th Intra Moot Court Competition,
followed by an interactive doubt-solving segment.

2. SCC ONLINE TRAINING SESSION NO. 1

SCC Online Training Session scheduled for 14th March 2024, led by experts/ambassadors, aims to
guide law students in using and comprehending the functionalities of SCC Online. As a crucial legal
search engine, SCC Online plays a pivotal role in assisting law students in their research endeavours.

3. TRAINING SESSION NO. 2

Training Session No. 2 scheduled for 15 March 2024, is an exclusive session tailored for the upcoming
17th Intra Moot Court Competition. This session is dedicated to providing law students with insights
into courtroom procedures and addressing any queries related to participation or volunteering in Moot
Court Competitions. This training session is open to all law students of VSLLS, VIPS-TC.

4. SCC ONLINE TRAINING SESSION NO. 2

SCC Online Training Session specifically for First Year Law Students scheduled for 16th March 2024,
led by experts/ambassadors, aims to guide law students in using and comprehending the functionalities
of SCC Online. As a crucial legal search engine, SCC Online plays a pivotal role in assisting law
students in their research endeavours. This session shall take place in Online Format considering the
College Classes Schedule of First year students.

VIII. EXEMPLARY POWER CLAUSE

1. The decision of the judge is final and no challenge to the decision will be allowed.

2. In case of any dispute arising out in the interpretation of the rules, or otherwise, the decision of the
Faculty Coordinator in consultation with the Organising Committee (OC) would be final and
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 binding. The Faculty Coordinator in consultation with the OC will have the exclusive authority to
interpret the Rules.

3. The OC has the following powers and sole discretion to:

• Enforce all the Competition Rules;

• Provide a definitive & final interpretation of the Competition Rules;
• Resolve any dispute that may arise during the Competition;
• Change or supplement the competition Rules, if necessary. Changes or supplements will be duly
communicated to all participants; and
• Take disciplinary action for any unethical, unprofessional and immoral conduct by any
participant/ participating individuals.

IX. PENALTIES

Failure to comply with the aforementioned rules may result in a progressive deduction of marks across
subsequent rounds, and in more severe cases, may lead to disqualification at the discretion of the
Organizing Committee.

X. CLARIFICATIONS

Any clarifications/ queries regarding the Moot Court Competition can be sought from the below
mentioned Email ID.

Email ID: advocateslegionevents2023@gmail.com

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 ORGAINISING COMMITTEE

CHIEF PATRONS

Prof. (Dr.) T.V. Subba Rao, Chairperson, VSLLS, VIPS-TC

Prof. (Dr.) Rashmi Salpekar, Dean, VSLLS, VIPS-TC

FACULTY EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

Dr. Gunjan Malhotra Ahuja (Convener)

Mr. Aaditya Vikram Sharma (Co-Convener)

Dr. Sonali Sharma (Co-Convener)
Ms. Samriti
Dr. Avinash Kumar
Ms. Ayesha Gupta
Dr. Kusum Lata
Ms. Nitika Upadhyaya
Dr. Abhishek Trivedi

STUDENT EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

Ms. Kashish Gulati (Student Co-Convener) : +91 9643512190

Mr. Hardik Giri (Student Co-Convener) : +91 9599422383
Ms. Arshia Jain (Student Co-Convener) : +91 704220833
Laqshyaa Saluja (Student Co-ordinator) : +91 8383916019
Arushi Jain (Student Co-ordinator) : +91 8810343628

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 MOOT PROPOSITION

PACPL and Ors.

v.

Republic of Kiyana and Ors.

The Republic of Indiana is situated in the Asian region, with a complex religious, economic and political
diversity. It is one of the largest populated and increasingly developing nations in the world, with a complex
legal system that seeks to balance the rights and interests of its citizens.

As the Republic of Indiana is politically committed to embarking on the path of development technologically
and economically, it has decided to bring and integrate advanced scientific technologies into various
sectors/departments, including, but not limited to, the law-and-order department of a state. Police have been
instructed to employ advanced technologies to tackle criminal cases, including expediting criminal
investigations and extracting evidence, among other things.

As part of the “Digital Indiana” programme, the Republic of Indiana enacted the “Data Processing and
Protection Act (DPPA) in February 2017. However, the rules to implement this DPPA are yet to come into
force. The purpose of the DPPA is to protect the data of individuals (section 5) and to allow government
agencies in exceptional circumstances (under section 10) to process and use such data to serve the “public
interest” and ensure “national security”. As per the 2018 “National Economic and Social Survey” report, it
is found that the implementation of the DPPA has significantly contributed to reducing administrative costs,
saving government resources, and improving efficiency in the delivery of government social services to the
poor including direct deposits of monetary benefits in the account of the targeted beneficiaries.

In the last few years, it has been reported that there has been a rapid rise in serious criminal offences,
particularly those relating to waging war against the state, rioting, and public lynching, among others. It has
led to challenging the state functioning since at least some of the reported offences are considered to be
dangerous to public safety and national security. It further impacts the effectiveness of the criminal justice
system in addressing the problem and rendering justice to the victims.

Conventional tools and techniques are found to be insufficient to prevent and detect the prescribed crime.
However, since the Republic of India is a developing country with a large number of populations that is still
below the poverty line, only limited resources are provided to law enforcement agencies. Nevertheless, the
Republic of Indiana is politically committed to injecting scientific methods in upgrading and advancing the
Department of Law and Order.
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On April 20, 2021, a mob of around 50 people attacked on police with stones, petrol bombs, and unlicenced
dangerous weapons. The attack took place when a team of police along with other government officials
reached out to enforce a court order to get evicted/demolish an illegal structure constructed on government
land situated in a green belt town of the State of Kiyana – a national capital of the Republic of Indiana. This
act of eviction/demolition is part of a large eviction/demolition programme the government has initiated
across the State of Kiyana in the public interest.

Consequent to the mob attack, 10 persons were found dead, with many police officers, along with civilians
and government officials belonging to the land and revenue department severely injured. As a result, a
dedicated team of senior police officers, not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police, started an
investigation wherein the team investigated the crime scene and took several other measures.

As part of the initial investigation, police found some prima facie pieces of evidence, indicating a link
between the 20th April attack with some outsourced funding and instructions coming from across the border
of the Republic of Indiana. Based on this investigation and the other outputs gathered from internal and
external intelligence agencies, police started searching and identifying the accused persons, putting the phone
numbers of several suspected persons on surveillance, vising the houses of suspected persons more
frequently, and increasing the patrolling and spying day and night in and around their houses.

Citing the protection of the DPPA, the police also used the already collected data from the depository of the
‘state-level individual data’ which included criminal history records; demographic information such as
gender, caste, religion, and socio-economic background; personal information on social media platforms;
psychological and personal health-related history; financial records such as income, assets, and liabilities,
among other things. Police also used Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based technology to monitor the behaviour
of the suspected persons.

Based on the investigation, police arrested several persons under the National Security Act of 2015 for their
alleged involvement in the attack of 20th April. In August 2022, one of the accused was found to be dead in
police custody.

In this case, the police asked the Court’s permission to conduct polygraph and brain mapping tests on the
three suspects. Consequently, the Court granted the permission, provided such test shall be video recorded.
However, when the results of these tests showed deception, further permission was sought to conduct
narcoanalysis on all of the remaining accused and the permission was granted.

The permission was later challenged before the High Court of Kiyana on grounds of violating the
fundamental rights of the accused protected under Articles 14, 21, and 22 of the Constitution of the Republic
of Indiana. The petition was dismissed in 2022 and then the Public Association of Civil and Political Liberty

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(PACPL), on behalf of the appellants, appealed to the Supreme Court of the Republic of Indiana challenging
the order of the High Court and other actions of the police.

The matter is now pending before the Supreme Court and the following issues are raised:

1. Whether the neuroscientific techniques violate rights to human dignity and personal liberty under
Articles 21 and 22 of the Constitution of the Republic of Indiana and are, therefore, constitutionally
[in]valid practice on the part of the Police department.

2. Whether the employment and application of advanced technologies, including AI, in conducting
investigation and interrogating accused suspects and witnesses infringes rights to personal liberty and
fair trial under Articles 21 and 22 of the Constitution.

3. Whether the DPPA constitutionally compromises with the right to privacy and provides unfettered
and disproportionate powers to the government agencies without legal checks and does, therefore,
not withstand the constitutionality under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution.

Note:

1. Republic of Indiana is a party to all international human rights treaties.

2. All substantive and procedural laws of the Republic of India shall be shall be mutatis mutandis applied
in the present case.
3. Parties to the case are at liberty to frame any other issue/sub-issue, in addition to, but not in derogation
of, the issues already identified above.

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