Essay Writing Competition by Joseph Stalin Study Circle
Organised by
Joseph Stalin Study Circle
In association with SFI Government Law College, Kozhikode
As part of the Government Law College Kozhikode Unit Conference, the Joseph Stalin Study Circle is organising an Essay Writing Competition to promote academic writing, constitutional understanding, and critical thinking among law students.
The competition provides a platform for students to engage with contemporary constitutional issues and enhance their analytical and writing skills. All students of Government Law College, Kozhikode are encouraged to participate.
Central Theme
Constitutional Morality and Democratic Governance in Contemporary India
Sub-Themes
Participants may choose any one of the following sub-themes:
1.Caste-Based Reservation and Constitutional Morality: Balancing Social Justice with Equality
2.Freedom of Speech in the Digital Age: Constitutional Safeguards and Limits
3.Judicial Activism vs Judicial Overreach: A
Constitutional Debate
4.Decriminalisation of Politics in India: A Constitutional Imperative for Democratic Governance
Eligibility
Open exclusively to students of Government Law College, Kozhikode [ Only for GLCK Students ]
Co-authorship is not permitted
Submission Guidelines
Word limit: 1,000–1,500 words
Font: Times New Roman, Size 12, 1.5 line spacing
Footnotes must follow Bluebook 20th Edition
Font: Times New Roman
Font size: 10
Line spacing: 1.0
The submission must be original and unpublished
AI plagiarism will lead to immediate disqualification
Files must be submitted in both PDF and Word formats
Registration & Submission Process
Registration deadline: 2 January 2026
Registration is to be completed via the registration link
No registration fee
Registered participants must submit their essays by 6 January 2026 (before 11:59 PM)
Submission email: glckstudycircle@gmail.com
Timeline
Announcement of Competition: 31 December 2025
Deadline for Registration: 2 January 2026
Deadline for Submission: 6 January 2026
Declaration of Results: 7 January 2026
Prizes
First Prize: ₹1,000
Second Prize: ₹500
Contact Details
Jithin J Chemmoth :8129163306
Ranjitha Das R: 7510239309
Karthik Mukundan: 8590159816
