1st SURANA & SURANA AND ARMY INSTITUTE OF LAW

NATIONAL FAMILY LAW MOOT COURT COMPETITION 2020

17 – 19 January 2020

RULES

Joint Organizer Host & Joint Organizer

Surana & Surana Army Institute of Law

International Attorneys Mohali

Venue
Army Institute of Law,
Sector 68. Mohali,
Punjab, India-160062
Email: mcsailmohali@gmail.com

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 1st SURANA & SURANA AND ARMY INSTITUTE OF LAW
NATIONAL FAMILY LAW MOOT COURT COMPETITION 2020
17 – 19 January 2020

RULES AND REGULATIONS

I. AIM & PURPOSE

The Surana & Surana and Army Institute of Law National Family Law Moot Court Competition has
been conceived with the aim to

i Create awareness on Family Law in a systematic / scientific manner and train participants
for effective practice
ii Facilitate the evolution of Family Law through the jurisprudential analysis of the existing
law and consequential emergence of new laws besides developing cutting edge skills in
research, writing and advocacy.
II. VENUE AND DATE

The 1st Surana & Surana and Army Institute of Law National Family Law Moot Court
Competition shall be held from 17 – 19 January 2020 at Army Institute of Law, Sector 68, Mohali,
Punjab 160062.

The competition shall be in the English language.

IV. ELIGIBILITY

The competition is open for students who are pursuing LLB three year / five year course during the
current academic year.

V. TEAM COMPOSITION

a. Each team should consist of a minimum of 2 and maximum of 3 members. This number cannot
be modified under any circumstances.

b. There shall be 2 speakers and 1 researcher designated for each team. The researcher shall be
allowed to argue with prior permission of the court and National Administrator in case of illness
of the designated speakers.

c. Each team will be provided a team code prior to the submission of memorials via e- mail. This
team code is only for the memorials. Teams should not disclose the identity of their institution
in their memorials; such disclosure shall invite penalties including disqualification. The decision
for the same shall be at the discretion of the National Administrator.

VI. REGISTRATION

a. Online registrations are open from 9 November 2019. The teams must register online by
10 December 2019. Teams will have to register online at www.moot.in. Only 28 teams will
be registered to participate in the competition on first-come-first serve basis

b. Participants will receive an automated system generated acknowledgement on successful

submission of registration. Participants will receive an approval as acceptance of their request
for participation latest by 14 December 2019 or earlier.

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 c. A scanned copy of the letter from the participating college / institution / university duly signed
by any one of the following:- Faculty-in-charge of MCS / MCA, Registrar, Principal, Dean,
Director, Chancellor or Vice-Chancellor confirming the names of the participants, Year / in
which semester / year of study, representing the college / institution / university for the moot
competition will have to be attached during the online registration process (The approval letter
shall be formatted on the letter head of the participating institution / college / university.
Alternatively you may use the registration form as appended below on page 9 with the official
seal)

d. Registrations without the scanned copy of the approval letter from the college/institution/
university or duly attested registration form will not be valid

e. Soft Copy of the Registration particulars, Approval letter and Receipt of the Online Payment at
https://www.onlinesbi.com/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm / Demand Draft of Rs. 5,000/-
(with accommodation) and Rs.3,500/- (without accommodation) drawn in favor of
ARMY INSTITUTE OF LAW, MOHALI payable at Mohali/Chandigarh shall be sent via
e-mail to mcsailmohali@gmail.com with the subject line 1st NATIONA LFAMILY LAW
MOOT REGISTRATION latest by 20 December 2019. The participants are also required to
send the hard copy of the approval / registration letter and the demand draft to The Principal,
Army Institute of Law, Sector 68, Mohali, Punjab 160062, so as to reach on or before
08 January 2020.

f. The participating team from local colleges / institution / university shall not be provided
accommodation by the institute.

VII. ROUNDS

Preliminary Round

a. There will be two preliminary rounds of arguments per team, once for applicant & another for
respondent.
b. No team will face each other more than once in the preliminary rounds.
c. Each team will face a different bench in their second round of arguments.
d. Preliminary / Quarter finals will be held on 18 January 2020 (Saturday), and the top eight
teams will qualify for Quarterfinals.
e. Top eight teams from the Preliminary Rounds will advance to the Quarter final rounds that will
be decided on
a. Win points
b. Win points + Aggregate raw points
c. Win points + Aggregate raw points (in case of tie minus memorial marks)
NB: Aggregate raw points = oral scores + memorial score.
Memorial marks will be added to the scores of both the preliminary rounds only.
f. There will be Registration at 2:00pm followed by Draw of Lots and exchange of memorials for
all the participants on 17 January 2020 (Friday).
g. The dress code shall be advocate’s attire during the rounds of the competition.
h. The oral arguments need not be confined to the issues presented in the memorials
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 Quarterfinal / Semi Final Round / Final Round:

Draw of lots Lot/ Power match will decide the side of the arguments in Quarterfinals, and Semifinals
& Finals. Preliminary rounds & Quarter finals will be held on 18 January 2020 (Saturday).
Semifinals will be held on 19 January 2020 (Sunday), followed by the Finals. The Quarterfinal /
Semifinal are knockout rounds.

Results (Announcement)

Results will be announced within 30 minutes after the full completion of the respective preliminary/
quarter / semifinal rounds. The Final result and the winners of the various categories will be
announced only during the valediction / prize distribution ceremony.

VIII. Memorials

The following requirements for memorials must be strictly followed. Non-conformities will be
penalised:

a. Each team must prepare memorials for both parties to the dispute (Petitioners and Respondent).

b. The soft copy of the Memorials for the Petitioner/appellant and the respondent should be mailed
to mcsailmohali@gmail.com with copy to mootcourt@lawindia.com on or before
3 January 2020 (11.59pm). Late submission will be penalized by one point each per memorial
for every day of delay after due date. No excuses in respect of delayed courier services will be
entertained. Once the soft copy of the memorials has been submitted, no revisions,
supplements, or additions will be allowed.

c. One hard copy of the memorials (both Petitioner/Appellant & Respondent) must reach the host
institution (AIL) by 8 January 2020 latest by 4.00 p.m. Rest five set of hard copies should be
submitted at the time of orientation on 17 January 2020.
d. The memorials have to on A 4 size paper printed both the sides and must contain:

• The table of contents

• The index of authorities
• The statement of jurisdiction
• The statement of facts (1 page only and argumentative statement of facts would
attract penalties)
• The statement of issues
• The summary of arguments (not more than 1 page)
• The arguments advanced (not more than 15 pages)
• The prayer

e. The font size should be 12 (doubles space) and for footnotes it should be 10 (single space) &
double space between two foot notes.
f. Memorials should be stitched or soft bound. Any other form of binding shall not be accepted.
g. The memorials should not be spiral bound / comb bound. Use of butter paper, plastics
in memorials is strictly prohibited.

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 h. The memorial must have a margin measuring one inch on all sides of each page
i. The page numbering should be on the top right side of each page.
j. Covers must be placed on briefs as follows:
Petitioner: Light Blue Color; Defendant: Light Red Color.
Use of Cellophane sheets over the covers or inside will be penalized 5 points per side.

k. The cover page of the memorial must state the following :

a. Team code (on the top right corner)

b. The cause title
c. Identify brief as Petitioners / Applicant & / Respondents as is applicable

l. Identity of the institution shall not be revealed anywhere in the memorial. Violation of this
provision shall result in penalties including disqualification. The National Administrator’s
decision shall be final.
m. The teams may bring a separate paper book (compendium) of not more than 50 pages (printed
on both sides), which will carry all the annexure and case laws that have been referred to in
the memorial. The paper book will have a white cover. The teams will retain them and may be
submit to the judges during the rounds through the court assistants for reference. Any
identifying marks/seal of the college shall attract severe penalties including disqualification.
There will no passing of notes to the judges. The paper book will have to take care of this
requirement. The team will take them back after the respective rounds.

IX. ORAL ROUND

Preliminary Round& Quarter finals

a. Each team will get a total of 30 minutes to present their case. This time will include rebuttal
and sur-rebuttal time.
b. The division of time is at the discretion of the team members, subject to a minimum of 10+
minutes per speaker. Division of time shall be informed to the court officer before arguments
begin.
c. The oral arguments need not be confined to the issues presented in the memorials.
d. Passing of notes to the speakers by the researcher during the rounds is allowed.
e. The researcher shall sit with the speakers at the time of the orals.

Semifinal & Final

a. Each team will get 45 minutes to present their case that will include rebuttal time
b. The division of time is at the discretion of the team, with a minimum of 15 minutes per speaker.
c. The oral arguments need not be confined to the issues presented in the memorials.
d. The researcher shall sit with the speakers at the time of the orals.
X. Scouting

Teams will not be allowed to observe the orals of any other teams. Scouting is strictly prohibited.
Scouting by any of the team members shall result in disqualification.
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XI. Scoring
A. Orals
The parameters for judging the oral presentation on a scale of 0 – 100 points are:
a. Knowledge of facts
b. Logic and reasoning
c. Organisation and clarity
d. Persuasiveness
e. Deference to the court
f. Proper and articulate analysis of the issues arising out of facts
g. Understanding of the legal principles directly applicable to the issues
h. Ability to explain clearly the legal principles in general keeping to the time allotted
i. Knowledge and use of legal sources and authorities and general principles of national law
j. Ingenuity (ability to argue by analogy from related aspects of law)
B. Written Submissions (Memorials)
a. The memorials shall be marked on a scale of 1-100 points each.
b. Any revisions, supplements or additions to the memorials after submission shall attract severe
penalties subject to the discretion of the National Administrator.
c. Award of the points shall be based on the following parameters:
a. Neatness, legibility, no typographical errors or format errors
b. Logical progression of ideas
c. Effective use of headings to outline arguments
d. Understanding essential legal issues presented
e. Focus on essential (not collateral) issues
f. Clear, concise and unambiguous writing style
g. Forceful and persuasive presentation
h. Integration of facts into legal argument
i. Understanding of strengths and weaknesses of case
j. Discussion of viable alternative arguments
k. Understanding and analysis of authority
l. Proper use of citations and citation form
m. Effective use of authority to support arguments
n. Ability to distinguish adverse cases

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XII. AWARDS
i. Winning team: Rs. 20000
ii. Runner up team: Rs. 15000
iii. Best Memorial: Rs. 10000
iv. Best Student Advocate: Rs. 5000

In addition to the above awards, plaques and certificates will be given to other categories of
winners. All participants will be awarded participation certificates.

XIII. ANONYMITY

a. Student counsel may introduce her/himself to the court in the usual manner and may also state
her/his names. However, the team's college / institution affiliation may not be mentioned at any
time before the awards ceremony.

b. Further, all team members, coaches, advisors, and observers shall refrain from identifying a
team’s school at any time and in any manner, including, but not limited to, wearing any
identifying items, such as school clothing, ties, patches, or pins or carrying identifying material
(such as a books with a college logo, or college seal).

XIV. DECISION OF THE JUDGES WILL BE FINAL

XV. COPYRIGHT

a. The copyright over the memorials submitted for participation in the competition is assigned
by participants and shall also vest completely and fully in, Army Institute of Law, Mohali and
Surana & Surana International Attorneys Chennai. The participants shall certify in writing
the originality of materials contained therein and shall be responsible for any claim or dispute
arising out of the further use and exhibition of these materials.

b. Further use and exhibition of these materials, electronically or otherwise, shall be the
exclusive right of Surana & Surana International Attorneys, Chennai and Army Institute of
Law, Mohali, and they shall not be responsible for any liability to any person for any loss
caused by errors or omissions in this collection of information, or for the accuracy,
completeness, or adequacy of the information contained in these materials.

c. Distribution of these materials on affiliated websites such as www.moot.in does not constitute
consent to any use of this material for commercial redistribution either via the Internet or
using some other form of hypertext distribution. Links to the collection or individual pages
in it are welcome.

XVI. ACCOMMODATION, FOOD & TRANSPORT

(a) Accommodation (b) food and (c) transport only between the hostel/hotel to the competition
venue to the participating teams will be provided by Army Institute of Law, Mohali. The name and
mobile number of the student volunteers in charge of transport / accommodation will also be made
available on finalization. Teams should fill in their travel plan in the sheet available on page 10
positively by 20 December 2019.

(b) Accommodation shall be provided Out-Campus only for 17th (from 12 noon), 18th and 19th
January 2020. Check out will be on 20th January, 2020 (11:00 am)

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XVII. ORGANISING TEAM

Prof. (Dr.) Tejinder Kaur, Principal, AIL, Mohali, will be the National Administrator.

Any clarifications for the competition can be sought from:

Regarding Case / Submission of Memorials / Accommodation / Transport / etc.

Faculty coordinators-
Dr. Puja Jaiswal Mrs. Jasleen Chahal
adv.pujajais@gmail.com jasleenchahal01@gmail.com

Regarding online registration:

Dr. S. Ravichandran
Advocate & Head, Academic Initiatives
Surana & Surana International Attorneys
Email: mootcourt@lawindia.com
Ph: 044 – 2812 0000, Fax: 91 – 44 – 2812 0001

Student coordinators
Vidhatri Bharti Trisha Mukherjee
08146945100 07897761300

IMPORTANT DATES

Commencement of Online Registration 09 Nov 2019

Last date for Online Registration 10 Dec 2019

Last date for receiving soft copies of Reg. Form / Approval letter and
20 Dec 2019
DD/NEFT
Last date for seeking clarifications of Problem 27 Dec 2019

Submission of Travel form (Soft Copy) 20 Dec 2019

Last Date for Submission of Memorials (Soft Copy in word format only) 03 Jan 2020
Last date for receiving the hard copies of Reg. Form and Demand Draft /
08 Jan 2020
Online Payment Receipt

Last date for submitting one hard copy of Applicant & Respondent memorials 08 Jan 2020

Submission of Memorials (Five Hard Copies) 17 Jan 2020

Registration and Draw of Lots & Orientation 17 Jan 2020

Oral Rounds – Prelims, Quarter finals 18 Jan 2020

Oral Rounds – Semifinals, Finals, Valediction & Prize distribution 19 Jan 2020

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NATIONAL FAMILY LAW MOOT COURT COMPETITION 2020
17 – 19 January 2020

Date:
Registration form/ Approval letter
(Please fill in capital letters)
Undertaking
1. We hereby state that our participation complies with the rules and regulations of the competition.
2. We certify that the materials submitted/to be submitted are prepared by us and agree to indemnify
the organizers, i.e. the Surana & Surana International Attorneys, Chennai and the Army Institute
of Law, Mohali for any claim or dispute arising out of the further use and exhibition of these
materials.
(All particulars must be given)

Name & Address of the participating Institution:

Notification Email: Regd Mobile #:

Name of the participant Gender Course Year / Signature

Semester

Seal & signature of the

Head of the Institution

DD No & Date :
Duly filled hard copy of the Registration form along with the receipt of Online Payment -
https://www.onlinesbi.com/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm / Demand Draft of Rs. 5000/- (Rupees Five
Thousand Only - with accommodation) and Rs.3500/- (Rupees Three Thousand Five Hundred Only -
without accommodation) drawn in favor of ARMY INSTITUTE OF LAW payable at Chandigarh
should reach by20 December 2019
a. E-mail: mcsailmohali@gmail.com – The subject of the email must be “NATIONAL FAMILY LAW
MOOT REGISTRATION”

b. Postal Address: The Principal, Army Institute of Law, Sector 68, Mohali, Punjab - 160062.
0172-5095336/337

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NATIONAL FAMILY LAW MOOT COURT COMPETITION 2020
17 – 19 January 2020

TRAVEL PLAN

1. Name of Institution -

2. Arrival Details -

a. Mode of Arrival: Train / Air / Bus _____________________________

b. Train No. / Bus No. /Flight No. ________________________________

c. Estimated Time of Arrival ____________________________________

3. Departure Details -

a. Mode of Arrival: Train / Air / Bus _____________________________

b. Train No. /Bus No. /Flight No. ________________________________

c. Estimated Time of Departure__________________________________

4. Any other details:

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

(Signature & Seal of the

Head of the Institution)

Note: This Travel Form must reach Army Institute of Law via e-mail on or before 20 December, 2019 latest
by via email to - mcsailmohali@gmail.com

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 1st SURANA & SURANA AND ARMY INSTITUTE OF LAW
NATIONAL FAMILY LAW MOOT COURT COMPETITION 2020
17 – 19 January 2020

PROPOSITION

1. Raman, a Hindu hails from a small village in South West Karnataka. He is a software engineer
by profession. After completing his doctorate on scholarship, he joined as a project manager in
a prestigious global entity in Bangalore. Owing to his academic brilliance he soon rose through
the managerial ranks in the company. After purchasing a new residence in Bangalore he brought
in his old parents to give them better means of living.

2. Simran, a Hindu born and brought up in Punjab is the eldest of four daughters. Her father is a
primary school teacher. Despite hailing from poor economic means, Simran’s parents were able
to give her a decent education. Simran was a vivacious intelligent pleasant natured girl.

3. While pursuing MBA at Delhi University, both of them met and became friends. Their
friendship grew as they spent the next two years closely interacting with each other. After the
culmination of the course Raman got placed in Bangalore while Simran found a job in Delhi.
However they did keep in touch and eventually their friendship evolved and grew stronger.

4. Raman and Simran decided to make their parents aware of their relationship. Their parents did
not support this match. But after much persuasion Raman and Simran got their parents to agree
for their marriage.

5. The marriage was solemnized according to Hindu traditions on 1st January 2005 at a temple in
Bangalore. The marriage ceremony was a sombre, close knit family affair. Simran’s parents
exhausted much of their life savings solemnizing the wedding ceremony.

6. After marriage Simran moved to Bangalore into the home of her husband where her in-laws
lived as well. Simran’s relationship with her in-laws was barely cordial at best. Due to the
cultural differences with her in-laws Simran could never get accustomed to their presence and
involvement in the lives of her and her husband. Even though on making multiple attempts
Raman could not make Simran and his parents maintain a positive relationship with each other.

7. Due to their conservative mind set, they were not supportive of Simran’s decision to start a new
job in Bangalore. It was only after Raman expressed his support for Simran’s decision to work
that his parents decided to support her move. It was because of her positive credentials she was
able to land a decent job in a reputed firm. Her absence from home for long hours led to her in
laws being more infuriated with her. This in turn led to friction between Raman and Simran.

8. Raman who had progressed very well in his employer company was offered a promotion in
rank, for which he was allotted a position available at their head office in United States of
America. He was not too keen on leaving his old-parents alone in Bangalore. But due to
Simran’s repeated insistence he decided to accept this offer .His parents however did not
support this step at all as they feared abandonment at this age and feeble stage of health.

9. Raman received his joining date for first week of September 2007. Raman and Simran reached
USA in first week of August 2007 and were able to find and set up a new apartment as their
home in New York City.

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10. After relocating to USA, Simran was initially unable to find a job this resulted in her being
agitated. There was a lot of work pressure on Raman whereas she wanted his company leading
to regular fights between both of them.

11. In January of 2010 Raman and Simran were blessed with their first child a girl named Riya,
who became a U.S. citizen by birth. It all went on happily till their daughter became 2 years
old and was able to express her need for contact and comfort from her father.

12. It was during this time that the economy slipped into a major depression and Raman’s company
suffered a loss in revenue and implemented pay cuts across employees of all ranks. In order to
gain back his position Raman got too embroiled in his work and started managing multiple
projects at the same time which did not leave him with much free time outside the office. Soon
his time and attention towards family withered away under the stress of work. There was stress
also caused by the looming unpredictability of the US government’s visa policies. Owing to the
current lack of sufficient funds Raman fell behind on the payments to their palatial home, which
was ultimately repossessed by the bank.

13. Raman began to express his frustrations vocally and eventually physically by assaulting
Simran. He started consuming alcohol which eventually resulted in a few loud shouting
episodes during one of which a neighbour informed the police and Raman was held under
observation for a night. Because of which he received a show cause notice from the HR
department at his office as well.

14. Simran tried her best to support Raman and sooth his frustration by dealing with him very
calmly and positively even after his frequent negative jibes and curt behaviour.

15. With time things began taking a positive turn for Raman and in early 2014 he was granted
citizenship of United States of America and he soon got a promotion at work as well.

16. In early 2017 Raman and Simran were blessed with their second daughter Prabha. Raman
received flak from his parents for not being able to gift them a grandson. This in turn
deteriorated the relationship of Raman and Simran sharply. Raman started expressing his
negativity on his daughters. There was frequent scolding without a cause. The welfare and
upbringing of the daughters was being taken care of by Simran entirely on her own accord.

17. With time any and all friendship which they both shared had withered away. The children were
less accustomed to seeing him at home on weekdays. So the daughters were solely the
responsibility of the mother.

18. In December 2017, Simran lost her father due to sudden illness. Simran along with her
daughters left for her parents’ home in Punjab immediately whereas Raman could only show
up for the last rites and that too for just 2 days.

19. During her stay with her mother, Simran was asked the reason for her subdued personality
which was very unlike her. Simran broke down and narrated her entire tale of suffering to her
mother. Her mother as empathetic she was to Simrans condition advised her not to end her
relationship with her husband and go back to him for the sake of her daughters. Simran decided
to stay back at her mother’s home for a few days more.

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20. Simran got a visit from a group of her school class mates who had come to offer their
condolences to her and her mother. One of them was Suraj, who was now a practising surgeon
in a corporate hospital. The next day Suraj accompanied Simran’s family on the trip to immerse
the ashes of her late father. On route she confided in him the current predicament of her
relationship with Raman .Simran was scheduled to go back to US after 10 days and in the mean
time her bonding and emotional dependence on Suraj continued to grow.

21. Simran flew back with her daughters on her scheduled flight. Raman wasn’t present at the
airport to receive his family.

22. Raman and Simran continued to live together but their relationship had become more estranged
now than ever before. Raman’s overburdened work life resulted in some dereliction of his
responsibilities towards his family and Simran was left with the entire burdening of parenting
all by herself. The only emotional support which Simran received was from her online
conversations with Suraj.

23. Simran however continued to live with him as his wife despite receiving flak and negativity
from Raman at every juncture of life.

24. Compounded by all of this Simran felt the need for some emotional liberation which she found
in her conversations with Suraj due to which Simran ended up spending a lot more than her
usual time making phone calls and web chats with Suraj. Simran’s daughters ended up bearing
the brunt of being ignored by their mother.

25. On one particular evening in December of 2018 when Raman returned from office he overheard
an intimate conversation that Simran was having with Suraj, this infuriated him and resulted in
him getting abusive and violent with Simran in the presence of their daughters. The next
morning Raman dropped their elder daughter to school and himself went to office. Simran in
their absence along with her younger daughter left home and boarded the next available flight
to India.

26. After her arrival at her mother’s home in Punjab she enrolled her daughter in a local primary
school and started looking for a job to sustain the basic survival of herself and her daughter
which she did find after a few interviews.

27. Raman and his family kept trying to contact Simran but received no response from her end as
she switched her mobile number to avoid any and all contact with them. Raman’s parents made
the journey all the way to Simran’s home but on arriving there they were denied any contact
with her and her daughter .Even after repeated attempts and requests to meet Simran and their
granddaughter Simran’s mother did not allow them any visitation.

28. Raman in the meantime filed a complaint in January 2019 at the local court of New York
accusing Simran of removing his daughter from the State boundaries without his consent.
Raman claimed that his daughter has lived only in the US her entire life and she is accustomed
to the social and familial paradigms of this country. He contended that his daughter is a US
citizen and him; being financially strong it would be in the better interest of the child that he
should raise her in his care and custody. Moreover his elder daughter had started staying
depressed and was missing her sister. Due to this her academics and health had started to suffer.

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29. The Court passed an order in his favour whereby Simran was ordered to return the custody of
the younger daughter to Raman in US. The Court held that the child should enjoy in the natural
environment and should receive the love and care of her father.

30. Simran on the other hand had completely given up any hopes and chances of letting Raman be
a part of her and her children’s life and this in turn strengthened her bond with Suraj to a higher
magnitude of dependency. Suraj would accompany Simran and her daughter for leisure and
social engagements.

31. Simran decided to put an end to her marital relationship with Raman. She with the help of Suraj
consulted a lawyer and filed a petition of divorce in the local Family Court in Punjab on the
ground of cruelty under section 13, Maintenance under section 25 of Hindu Marriage Act 1955
and custody of her daughters under Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act 1956.

32. Raman couldn’t bring himself to accept the formidable bonding of Simran and Suraj. He
decided to impede upon Simran and Suraj’s plan of settling down and in reply files for
Restitution of Conjugal Rights under Section 9 of Hindu Marriage Act 1955. He states that he
wants to stay married to Simran and wants to raise their children together.

Note: For the said moot, Simran will be the Petitioner & Raman will be the Respondent.

Issues:

1) Whether Petitioner is entitled for divorce on the ground of Cruelty?

2) Whether Petitioner is entitled for Maintenance and Custody of her daughters?

3) Whether Respondent is entitled for a decree of Restitution of Conjugal Rights?

4) Whether the order of the US court passed in favour of Raman regarding the custody of his
daughter is enforceable in India?

Teams are free to frame any other relevant issue to the said moot prop.

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