ASMITA COLLEGE OF LAW

(VIKHROLI KANNAMAWAR NAGAR II MUMBAI)

AY 2023-2024
NOTICE

TYLLB & 5Th BLS LLB – STUDENTS

MOOT COURT (30 Marks)

MOOT COURT MEMORIAL RULES

1. Each students prepare Memorials for both sides, ie. The Petitioner and the Respondent

2. Memorial shall be typed on A4 size page, in Font type: Times New Roman; font size: 12, line
spacing: 1.5 & 1- inch margin on each side, all pages of the memorials should have page numbers
at the bottom.

3. Cover page includes

• Name of the Court before which the proceedings are being conducted
• Number of petition & year
• Name of the parities
• Title of the Memorial document (“Memorial submitted on behalf of the Petitioner” or
“Memorial submitted on behalf of the Respondent”).
• Cover page [for Petitioner (in blue color) v. for Respondent (in Red color)];

4. Table of contents
It contains a list of chapters and paragraphs that are included in the memorial. One can also mention
page numbers of chapters and paragraphs.

5. Index of authorities
In this all the materials which support your argument have to be added. The authorities of Supreme
Court and High courts, foreign judgments, statutes, and parliamentary debates are mentioned under the
index of authorities. Sources refer through articles, text books, journals, and websites are also
mentioned. Citation is crucial part of memorial; it should be in correct format.

6. List of abbreviations
It should contain all the abbreviations used in your memorial.

7. Statement of jurisdiction
The jurisdiction of the court should be clearly mentioned with the reason.

8. Summary of facts
These statements of facts are an important part in memorial presentation. It generally convinces the
court about your client’s position and its point of view.

9. Statement of issues
This is a short introductory statement of the legal issues or points of law involved in the case. It tells
the judges precisely what legal issues the speaker wants the court to decide.

10. Summary of arguments

This is a brief summary of arguments based on the issues raised. It is short introductory of issues
mentioned in your memorial and each argument should not be more than one paragraph. It only
shows what you are arguing for in brief.

11. Arguments advanced

This is the heart and soul of the memorial. Every part of the argument must be supported by legal
authority. Arguments should be well-organized and convincing. Each point the team wants the court
to consider in deciding the case must be described, the reasons explained with appropriate references
to research materials used, and text citations should be inserted as frequently as needed. Arguments
should address legal precedent and policy issues. Each part of the argument first addresses the issues
supporting one’s own case.

12. Prayer
It is the relief claimed by the parties which should be clearly mentioned. More than one relief can be
claimed in one cause of action. Following the prayer signature of the council must be stated.

Practical Training Incharge

Principal
Prof. Keshao Tiwari
Prof. Sunil Amber
Prof Rohan Sawant