Christ Academy St. Chavara Moot Court Competition, 2026 | Register by 29th November 2025

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Christ Academy St. Chavara Moot Court Competition, 2026 | Register by 29th November 2025

October 26, 2025

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Christ Academy Institute of Law (CAIL) is a prominent law school located in Bengaluru and is affiliated to the Karnataka State Law University (KSLU). CAIL aims at molding leaders who are intellectually, spiritually and morally upright and who will strive for the cause of justice, truth and peace. Under the management of the Carmalites of Mary Immaculate (CMI) priests and guided by India’s core constitutional values, the curriculum at CAIL aims to deliver socially engaged legal education meeting the highest global academic and professional standards. It directly engages with social challenges, especially evaluating and responding to the legal dimensions of globalization and its impact. Five-year B.A. LL.B., B.B.A. LL.B. and B.Com. LL.B. programmes are offered from a 33 acre lush green campus located at the outskirts of Bengaluru. The admission process at CAIL is guided by the principles of social inclusion and diversity

DETAILS ABOUT THE EVENT

Each of the prior editions of our esteemed institution’s moot court competitions has drawn participation from top law schools, offering students a platform to engage with pressing legal issues and develop essential advocacy skills. The competition continues to uphold its reputation as a premier national moot, promoting intellectual rigor and legal excellence

This year’s Christ Academy St. Chavara Moot Court Competition , 2025 examines whether the Governor of a State is constitutionally bound to act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers while exercising powers of assent under Article CC of the Constitution of Silverfeild. It explores the constitutional validity of indefinite delays or withholding of assent to duly passed Bills, the limits of gubernatorial discretion, and the extent of judicial review over such executive actions. The case raises critical issues concerning separation of powers, federal balance, and the preservation of democratic accountability within the constitutional framework.

ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE

The Competition is open to bona fide undergraduate students of recognized colleges/institutions/universities who are currently pursuing their Bachelor’s Degree in Law i.e. 3 year LLB or 5 year Integrated or Honour’s LLB Programme with all combinations on a regular basis.

Each team shall comprise a maximum of three members and a minimum of two members. Under no condition shall a team consisting of more than 3 members or less than 2 members be allowed to participate.

Three Member Team: Such Team shall designate two of its members as speakers; and shall designate one member, who has not been designated as a speaker, as a researcher. The team must, amongst its members, identify the speakers and the researcher at the time of registration itself.

Two Member Team: In the event, a team consists of two members then such a team shall designate both the members as speakers. The competition permits cross institutional teams that shall be allowed to register and participate in the competition. (Member from different institutions). additionally, a maximum of TWO TEAMS for the same College/ Institution/University.

Each team shall comprise a maximum of three members and a minimum of two members. Under no circumstances shall a team consisting of more than 3 members or less than 2 members be allowed to participate.

Two Member Team: In the event, a team consists of two members then such a team shall designate both the members as speakers. No extra member or observer shall be allowed.

MODE OF THE EVENT

Offline on 7th and 8th of March 2026

LOCATION & VENUE OF THE EVENT

Christ Academy Institute of law Bengaluru Karnataka, India

REGISTRATION / SUBMISSION LINKS & PROCEDURE

The teams can provisionally register themselves using the link as: https://forms.gle/K8tzmdW6H33wW7SF6
Teams are required to complete their registration by 20th November, 2026 by 23:59 IST.
The final registration must be completed on or before 20th November, 2026 by payment of Rs.4,000/- per team along with a bona fide letter from their moot court Faculty Coordinator/Dean/Principal with the details of the participating team to be sent to cail.scmcc6@calaw.in in by 23:59 IST.
The registration shall be deemed complete only when provisional registration form is duly filled, bona fide letter from Moot Court Faculty Coordinator/Dean/Principal is received and registration fee is paid.
Once the final registration is done Teams will get the confirmation email along with their Team Codes.
The confirmation of the names at the time of online registration shall be treated as final and no change of name shall be allowed thereafter, except if it is found to be necessary at the sole discretion of the Organizers.
The registration fee is non-refundable and no claim for refund of fee shall be entertained.
Registration Fees is ₹4000 (Rupees Four Thousand Only).

FEE DETAILS

Registration Fee – Rs 4000 upon Final Registration

PRIZES

Winner – Rs 50000
Runners Up – Rs 20000
Best Speaker – Rs 5000
Best Memorial – Rs 5000
Certificates for all participants.

DEADLINES / IMPORTANT DATES

Last date for final registration along with Payment of Registration fees: 29th November, 2025
Date for allocation of Team Codes: 1st December, 2025
Last date for clarification regarding Moot Problem: 3rd December, 2025
Release of clarification regarding Moot Problem: 6th December , 2025
Submission of Written Memorial: 10th December , 2025
Semi-finals, Finals Rounds and Valedictory (Offline): 7^th – 8^th March, 2026