About Dream Law

DreamLaw, a leading online platform that aims to revolutionise the way law is taught and make quality legal education accessible to everyone. Our team launched The IBC course in 2019, which  received positive feedback from 90 students. This encouraged us to launch DreamLaw with the aim of transforming the teaching methodology and making quality education accessible to all, regardless of physical distance.

About City Group of Colleges

City Academy Law College stands as one of the fastest emerging law schools in the city. The Institute aims to add new dimensions in legal education which would incorporate international standards, thereby providing an environment which would enhance freedom and innovation in the dynamic pursuit of thought and civil society engagement to advance the rule of law in our country. Since its very inception, the Institute has placed moot court activities at the pinnacle, keeping in mind the aspiration to nourish minds that are comfortable and skilled in dealing with the differing legal systems and cultures that make up our global community.

About Late Samar Kumar Basu (Founder SKB & Associates)

Born on 21st August ,1948 in a Bengali household to Nanda Kishore Basu and Deepali Basu is a man of great intellect and wisdom.

His childhood was spent in Basu Lodge located in Shyambazar in North Kolkata. He completed his schooling from The Park Institution; majored in Science in the year 1966. Graduated from City College, in B.Sc in 1969 ; specialised in Physiology, Botany & Zoology. He has been a NCC Cadet during his days in City College. Learnt using rifle – 22 & 303. Attended an annual training camp at Ramgarh Cantonment, Bihar in 1966. He also represented the Cricket team in his school and college and was an active sportsperson. He has been honoured with many awards and accolade for his outstanding performance in sports.

He, actively participated in social services and politics of the Country. To serve to a larger society, he went on to study Law and graduated from the University of Calcutta. He was enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of West Bengal in the year 1974.

He started working as an apprentice under his father Mr Nanda Kishore Basu, Solicitor and Advocate, in The High Court at Calcutta. He became an Attorney-at-Law in the year 1976. With his knowledge, experience, determination, and sheer hard work he gradually earned a name as a renowned Lawyer with a pioneering practice career as a Solicitor and Advocate-on-Record (Supreme Court of India) for more than 48 years. He has represented his clients before The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India and The Hon’ble High Court at Calcutta (both Original & Appellate side). He had also appeared before different High Court’s across the country.

His clientele has been some of the eminent names like Andrew Yule and Co. Ltd, Sri M.L. Mittal, Sri L.N. Mittal, Sri P.K. Mittal, Nippon Denro Ispat Ltd, Ispat Project Limited, Gontermann-Peipers India Limited, Balasore Alloys Limited, JK Group, the Raymonds group, Aparna Group of Companies, HMP, Daewoo Motors, Kanoi plantation, Ralli, Bisk Farm, Looksan Tea estate to name a few. He was the Advocate on Record for the Commissioner in one of the most famous First Chit Fund Case of India, The Sanchaita Chit Fund case. At the helm of his law practice, he is proudly one of the most trusted legal consultant and adviser looking after the Land acquisition and Conveyancing works of the revered Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math & its branch organisations at Baranagar & Bagbazar and across other cities of India. He has been a pioneer in dealing with legal compliance of some other social organisations such as Shree Shree Mohananda Samaj Seva Samity, more specifically known as Balananda Tirthashram and also Bharat Seva Ashram. He was most sort after advocate having knowledge in Civil, Banking, Trust, Succession and Corporate law.

He is a self-made man who worked very hard throughout his life with complete dedication, dignity, and honesty. A modest and humble professional of few words and a complete family

man having a loving wife, three children and grand children.

Loved food, travel, possess great political views & opinions and a sports enthusiast.

SKB and Associates is the Law Firm which has been founded by him.

It is a full-service law firm with offices in Kolkata and presence in other major cities, having alliances with associate lawyers in more than 25 States across the Country. This network of alliances gives the benefit to the clients of a single window service provider, who can deal with all kinds of matters across the country. With a large team of professionals led by a significant collegium of Partners and Associate Partners, advising leading companies (both domestic and international), financial institutions, on a wide array of matters. Thereby, keeping the legacy going.

About the Competition

City College of Law (Lucknow) in collaboration with Dream Law is pleased to extend an invitation for participation in the Samar Kumar Basu National Moot Court Competition, 2023. The Moot Court Competition is scheduled to take place from 28^th July to 30^th July 2023 via Virtual Mode.

After successfully organising our first moot court competition where 94 teams from across India participated and were judged by Retired Judges, Senior Advocates, Advocates and Professors. The main aim of the competition is to promote commitment towards experimental learning and to facilitate students in cumulating immense knowledge. The Moot Court Competition develops coherent legal insight among students and is essential to develop practical skills.

Eligibility

Students duly enrolled and pursuing full time 5 years or 3 years undergraduate law courses may apply to participate in the given competition. Students enrolled in post graduation diploma or short term certification courses are not eligible to apply.

The team composition of the given competition shall comprise of the following:

1. Two speakers OR
2. Two  Speakers and One Researcher

Important Dates

1. Last Date of Registration: 10th July, 2023
2. Last Date for Memorial Submission: 18th July, 2023
3. Clarification Session (Moot Problem and Rules): 15th To 16th July, 2023
4. Competition Dates: 28th to 30th July, 2023

Registration Details

 1) The last date of registration is 10th July, 2023 by 11:59:59 PM. The teams must register online by 10th July.2023.

Prizes and Rewards

• Winner: Trophy + Rs 20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand Only) + Books + DreamLaw Certificate Course on Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing (DPC) Offered by DreamLaw + Internship Opportunity at SKB & Associates (Kolkata) + Certificate of Award
• Runner Up: Trophy +  Rs 13,000/- (Thirteen Thousand Only) + Books + DreamLaw Certifcate Course on Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing + Internship Opportunity + Certificate of Award
• 2nd Runner Up: Rs 9,000/- (Rupees Nine Thousand Only) + 50% Discount of DreamLaw Certificate Course on Drafting Pleading and Conveyancing.
• Best Speaker (Male): Rs 2,500/-(Rs Two Thousand Five Hundred Only) + Best Speaker Certificate
• Best Speaker (Female): Rs 2,500/- (Rs Two Thousand Five Hundred Only) + Best Speaker Certificate
• Best Memorial: Rs 3,000/- (Rupees Three Thousand Only) + Best Memorial Certificate

Certificate of Participation will be provided to all the Participants

Note: Certificate of Participation will only be provided if you Participate in Both the Prelims Round.