Character On Trial

Character On Trial

About

About: Characters on Trial is a creative courtroom simulation where participants defend or prosecute a fictional or literary character through structured legal arguments before a panel of judges. The event encourages legal reasoning, creativity, and performance skills.

Rules & Regulations

  • Participation: Individual or Team
  • Time Limit:
    • Team: 8 minutes
    • Individual: 5 minutes
  • Language: English, Hindi, or bilingual
  • Props: Permitted with prior approval from event coordinators
  • Code of Conduct: Vulgarity, obscenity, hazardous items, or damage to property will lead to immediate disqualification
  • Time Penalty: Exceeding the time limit will result in a 5% deduction from total marks
  • Decision: Judges’ decision shall be final and binding

Rubrics

  • Character Understanding (Knowledge of the character’s background, motives, and actions) – 10 Marks
  • Argument & Justification (Logical defense or prosecution of the character’s actions) – 10 Marks
  • Creativity & Interpretation (Original perspective and innovative presentation of the character) – 10 Marks
  • Expression & Delivery (Confidence, voice modulation, clarity, and stage presence) – 10 Marks
  • Total – 40 Marks

Faculty Coordinators

Mr. Asmita (MRU) | Dr. Superna (MRU)