ABOUT THE ORGANISER

The Cyber Blog India started as a blog in 2014 and has since evolved into a full-fledged legal consulting practice. With a mission to create a safe cyber space in India and promote cyber awareness, the organisation has been actively involved in legal advisory, cybercrime assistance, policy discussions, and public education.

To date, The Cyber Blog India has assisted in over 24,000 cybercrime cases involving blackmail, harassment, revenge pornography, identity theft, ATM fraud, phishing, hacking, and data theft. It has also successfully facilitated the removal of non-consensual photos and videos from over 80,000 websites.

In recent years, the organisation has expanded into advisory services on data protection law and emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain. Through more than 680 workshops and webinars, it has reached lakhs of individuals across different age groups. Its blog hosts over 1,900 articles, including 1,100+ case summaries on cyber and technology law judgments from India and other jurisdictions.

This Essay Writing Competition marks The Cyber Blog India’s first-ever initiative of its kind.

DETAILS ABOUT THE EVENT / OPPORTUNITY

The Cyber Blog India presents its 1st Essay Writing Competition on the theme:

“Law, Power, and Technology: Expanding Rights, Security, and Accountability in the Digital Age.”

Participants may write on the main theme or any of the listed sub-themes, including (but not limited to):

• Digital policing, evidence, and due process in algorithmic investigations

• Surveillance, state power, and accountability

• Technology, human autonomy, and cyberspace

• Legal futures of blockchain use cases

• Cyberwarfare, sovereignty, and international law

Selected essays will be evaluated through a double-blind review process. Winning essays will also be published on The Cyber Blog India’s official blog.

WHO IS IT FOR / ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE

The competition is open to all technology law enthusiasts, including students currently enrolled in any recognised law school, irrespective of the course or level being pursued.

MODE OF THE EVENT

Online.
Participants must complete registration and submit their essays through the designated Google Forms. All official communication will be carried out using the contact details provided in the brochure.

REGISTRATION / SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

Participants are required to register and submit their drafts through the designated Google Forms mentioned by the organiser. Essays must comply with the prescribed submission guidelines, including formatting, word limit, originality requirements, and anonymity norms.

Link of the Google Form: https://forms.gle/h1DfZsK6YXxQ6kuAA

FEE DETAILS

There is no participation fee for this Essay Writing Competition.

PRIZES

• First Prize: ₹5,000/- + Publication on The Cyber Blog India

• Second Prize: ₹3,000/- + Publication on The Cyber Blog India

• Third Prize: ₹2,000/- + Publication on The Cyber Blog India

Total cash prizes worth ₹10,000/-.

DEADLINES / IMPORTANT DATES

• Last Date for Registration: 10 February 2026

• Last Date for Submission: 20 February 2026

• Announcement of Top 10 Entries: 28 February 2026

• Result Declaration: 10 March 2026

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Phone: +91 9340337396 (Average response time: 6 hours)

• Email: contact@cyberblogindia.in (Average response time: 1 working day)

• Instagram: @incyberblog

• Website: www.cyberblogindia.in

OFFICIAL LINK OF THE EVENT / OFFICIAL BROCHURE

The official details, rules, guidelines, and submission instructions are provided in the Essay Writing Competition Brochure by The Cyber Blog India.

Link of the Brochure: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YLsEOj5qWdlMxIZgx6kdfW4VGoRFHfIw/view?usp=sharing