The India Justice Foundation (IJF) is proud to announce the Online Essay Writing Competition, inviting current law students from any college or university in India to explore the vital topic of Democracy.

Themes

We encourage you to choose a topic that delves into various aspects of Democracy in India. Here are some potential themes to get you started:

• The evolving landscape of Indian Democracy: Challenges and Opportunities
• Strengthening Democratic Institutions in India
• The Role of the Judiciary in Upholding Democratic Values
• Ensuring Access to Justice: A Pillar of Indian Democracy
• The Impact of Technology on Democratic Processes in India

Submission Guidelines

• Word limit: The word limit for the submission is 2000 – 3000 words (excluding footnotes).
• Plagiarism: Any submission found to be plagiarized beyond 25% shall be disqualified.
• Anonymity: Participant shall not include his/her name in the submission’s text in any form.
• Co-Authorship: Co-authorship, up to two authors, is allowed. Submissions shall be made in MS-Word format (.doc/.docx) only.
• The article submitted must be exclusively in English.
• Copyright of the submission shall remain with India Justice Foundation.
• The first page should include:
  • Your full name
  • College/University name
  • Postal address
  • Mobile number
  • Email address
• A bonafide certificate from the Dean/Principal of your college/university verifying your student status must be included with your submission.
• In case of any conflicts, India Justice Foundation shall be the final authority on the guidelines.

Formatting Guidelines

• Font and size of main text and footnote: Times New Roman, 12 point for main text, and Times New Roman, 10 point for footnotes.
• Size and alignment: A4 Size with 1 Inch Margin; all text except headings should be justified.
• Footnoting: The participant has to adopt the OSCOLA [4th ed.] format of citation uniformly throughout the document.
• Spacing: Submission should be 1.5 spaced (except footnotes which may be single-spaced).

How to Register?

• Online registration link will be provided soon.
• Registration Fees:
  • Single Authorship: 250/-
  • Co-authorship/Two Authors: 500/-

How to Submit?

Please submit your essay electronically to: info@indiajusticefoundation.org

Important Dates

• Commencement of Registration: May 25 2024
• Last date of Registration: June 20, 2024
• Last date for Submission: July 10, 2024
• Declaration of Winner/ Results: August 25, 2024

Prizes

• Winner: Rs. 15,000
• First Runner-Up: Rs. 10,000
• Second Runner-Up: Rs. 5,000
• Publication with IJF Law Review Blog: The winning essay will also be published in the IJF Law Review Blog
• Internship with IJF: Top Three winning entries of the Competition will also get the opportunity to intern with IJF
• All participants will receive a digital certificate of participation upon successful registration.

For further inquiries:

Please contact the IJF Essay Competition Team at:  info@indiajusticefoundation.org

We look forward to receiving your insightful essays!