1st L.P. Shahi Memorial National Moot Court Competition, 2026 | Organized by Sri Krishna Jubilee Law College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar | Register by 28th February, 2026

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1st L.P. Shahi Memorial National Moot Court Competition, 2026 | Organized by Sri Krishna Jubilee Law College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar | Register by 28th February, 2026

About the Sri Krishna Jubilee Law College

Sri Krishna Jubilee Law College, situated at Gannipur, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, is a distinguished center of legal education affiliated with B.R.A. Bihar University. Established in 1948, it is the second-oldest law college in Bihar, with a rich legacy of imparting quality legal education for more than seven decades. The institution is committed to the pursuit of academic excellence and the advancement of legal scholarship through a structured and rigorous curriculum complemented by practical training. With a strong emphasis on professional ethics, advocacy skills, and experiential learning, the college continuously endeavors to prepare students for the multifaceted demands of the legal profession. Through academic initiatives, research-oriented activities, and co-curricular engagements such as moot court exercises, the College aspires to contribute meaningfully to the legal fraternity while steadily enhancing its national academic standing.

Details of the event

The 1st L.P. Shahi Memorial National Moot Court Competition, 2026 is a solemn and prestigious academic endeavour organised by the Moot Court Committee of Sri Krishna Jubilee Law College in reverent remembrance of the enduring legacy of Late L.P. Shahi. Conceived as a national forum dedicated to the pursuit of justice and legal scholarship, the competition seeks to uphold the foundational values of constitutionalism, rule of law, and intellectual integrity that define the legal profession.

The theme of the competition is anchored in contemporary issues of Constitutional Law, reflecting the dynamic and evolving nature of constitutional governance in modern society. The competition offers an esteemed platform for law students from across the country to engage in rigorous legal research, analytical reasoning, and persuasive oral advocacy within a simulated courtroom setting. Through a thoughtfully crafted moot proposition, participants are encouraged to critically examine constitutional principles, fundamental rights, and institutional balances while advancing reasoned and ethically grounded arguments. This commemorative initiative aspires to nurture future advocates and scholars while contributing meaningfully to the advancement of constitutional discourse and legal education at the national level.

Eligibility

Participation is open exclusively for students enrolled in a three-year or five-year undergraduate law program and postgraduate law program (LL.M.) during the current academic year at any recognized institution.
Each institution is permitted to send up to three (03) teams to participate in the competition.
Each participating team ordinarily shall consist of three members, i.e., 2 speakers and 1 researcher. However, with prior approval from the organizing committee, a two-member team may also be allowed to participate in the competition (both members shall act as speakers, and they shall not be eligible to appear for the researchers’ test).
Inter-institutional teams are strictly prohibited. All team members must belong to the same institution.
Participating teams shall have an NOC/Letter of Authorization for participating, issued by their respective college/university.
The language of the competition shall be English.
The competition shall be in physical mode only. The venue of oral rounds and the researchers’ test will be Sri Krishna Jubilee Law College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar.
All participating teams are required to adhere to the rules, regulations, and schedule as prescribed by the Organizing Committee.

Location

Sri Krishna Jubilee Law College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar (offline)

Registration procedure

Payment of Registration Fee: Participants must initiate the registration process by remitting the prescribed registration fee. The payment shall be made solely through the payment details provided in this brochure. Teams are advised to ensure that the correct amount is remitted and the transaction is successfully completed.
Completion of the Google Registration Form: Upon successful payment, teams will be required to complete the Google Registration Form, the link of which will be provided in this brochure. All the requisite information must be entered carefully and correctly.
Submission of the Letter of Authorization/NOC: Each participating team must obtain a Letter of Authorization/NOC issued by their respective university/institution. The letter must be uploaded to the Google registration form as directed. Teams failing to submit a valid Letter of Authorization/NOC shall not be deemed eligible for participation.
Uploading the Payment Acknowledgement: A clear copy of the payment acknowledgement/receipt must be uploaded in the designated section of the Google Form. Registrations submitted without valid proof of payment shall be considered incomplete.
Confirmation of Registration: Registration will be considered complete only upon submission of the Google Form along with the payment acknowledgement and the Letter of Authorization. A formal confirmation email will be sent to the registered team within the stipulated period.

Important Dates

Release of Moot Problem, Brochure & Rulebook: 30^th January, 2026.
Last date of registration: 28^th February, 2026.
Last date of seeking clarification: 7^th March, 2026.
Release of clarification: 11^th March, 2026.
Last date of memorial submission (soft copy): 4^th April, 2026.
Last date of mailing travel itinerary: 5^th April, 2026.
Submission of memorial hardcopy, Draw of Lots & Memorial exchange for preliminary rounds: 10^th April, 2026.
Date of Moot Court Competition: 11^th-12^th of April, 2026.
Researchers’ Test, Preliminary rounds, Octa-final/ Quarter-final rounds: 11^th April, 2026
Semi-final rounds, Final rounds & valedictory ceremony: 12^th April, 2026

Fee details

Rs. 1500 (without accommodation), Rs. 4000 (with accommodation).

Prizes

Winner team: Winning trophy, Certificate of Merit, Cash Prize of Rs. 21,000/-
Runner-up team: Runner-up trophy, Certificate of Merit, Cash Prize of Rs. 11,000/-
Best Speaker: Trophy, Certificate of Merit, Cash Prize of Rs. 4,100/-
Best Researcher: Trophy, Certificate of Merit, Cash Prize of Rs. 4,100/-
Best Memorial: Trophy, Certificate of Merit, Cash Prize of Rs. 4,100/-