About the Organiser
Saveetha School of Law (SSL), a constituent institution of Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), is organising the Debate Competition as part of LAW FEAST 2026. SSL was established in 2009 and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in law. It is recognised by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
SIMATS was established in 1986 by the Saveetha Medical and Educational Trust and is a multidisciplinary institution offering programmes in fields including Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering, Law, Nursing, and Physiotherapy.
About the Competition
Event: Debate Competition (Legal Topic) – English
Format: Indian Parliamentary Debate, 1-on-1 format
Theme / Official Motion:
“This House believes that the exclusion of Renoncants from the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, creates an unconstitutional class of citizens and violates Article 14 and Article 21.”
The competition focuses on constitutional and personal-law issues, particularly the legal status of Renoncants in Puducherry and their continued governance under the French Civil Code. It aims to develop legal research, advocacy, constitutional reasoning, critical thinking, public speaking, and parliamentary debating skills.
Competition Structure
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Preliminary Round – All participants
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Semi-Finals – Top 4 participants
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Grand Finale – Top 2 participants
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Government and Opposition sides will be announced five minutes before each round.
Eligibility
Location and Mode
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Country: India
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State: Tamil Nadu
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City: Chennai
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Venue: Saveetha School of Law, SIMATS, Chennai
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Mode: Offline / Physical event
Registration Procedure
Participants must register through the official Google Form. A registration fee must be paid using the bank details mentioned in the brochure.
Registration Fee
Prizes
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Champion / First Place: Trophy + ₹1,000 cash prize
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Runner-Up / Second Place: Trophy + ₹500 cash prize
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Second Runner-Up / Third Place: Trophy + ₹500 cash prize
Important Dates
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Event Date: September 15, 2026
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Registration Deadline: Not specified
Contact Details
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Faculty Coordinators: Dr. C. Thilakanandan, Dr. Karthik A.
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Student Coordinators: Jayashini – 6374852606, Tharshini – 7347256927, Dinesh Kumar – 8220141075, Harini – 9361663455
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