Project Saksham Moot Court Competition 2025
Theme: “The Constitution, Crypto, and the Chains of Compliance – A PMLA Conundrum”
Key Details:
- Dates: 9th – 11th May 2025
- Mode: Online
- Total Prizes Worth: ₹1,50,000
Moot Proposition:
Participants will argue a fictional dispute before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of Indica concerning:
- The application of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) on AI-driven crypto trading.
- Allegations of bias in enforcement actions under the PMLA.
- Jurisdictional issues surrounding Decentralized Finance (DeFi) platforms.
- The retrospective application of constitutional judgments in the context of cryptocurrency regulation.
Legal Issues Include:
- Violation of fundamental rights under Articles 14, 19, and 21.
- Arbitrary use of PMLA against high-profile individuals.
- Definition of cryptocurrency as “proceeds of crime”.
- Jurisdictional reach of Indian laws over global blockchain transactions.
Eligibility:
- Open to students pursuing 3-year or 5-year LLB courses across India.
Team Composition:
- 3 members per team: 2 speakers and 1 researcher.
Registration:
- Deadline: 25th April 2025.
- Memorial Submission: 28th April 2025 (by 6 PM).
- Click Here to Register- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbsY6gtBbigUANALO4iXCcWlZdePSFHgZrD1A4hpG8LjJiDQ/viewform
Brochure– https://drive.google.com/file/d/12VEQ0RVPfYwaCAsMouvHFZdkVpni7jrY/view
Moot Proposition– https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AqyjayZshYGau2CWyz8mFq5F9bc8bu3b
Rounds & Format:
- Memorial Round (Elimination)
- Pre-Qualifiers
- Quarter Finals
- Semi Finals
- Final Round (with a 5-judge bench)
Awards & Prizes:
- Winning Team: ₹21,000 + Trophy + Certificates
- Runners-Up Team: ₹15,000 + Trophy + Certificates
- Best Speaker: ₹2,100
- Best Researcher: ₹2,100
- Subscription of Law platforms
- Participation Certificates for all teams.
Contact Details:
- Mr. Sagar Pandey: +91 6394224808
- Adv. Aman Dalal: +91 8950999994
- Email: contact@projectsaksham.org or moot.saksham@gmail.com
