About Organisation

Unity P.G. College, Lucknow, associated with the University of Lucknow, is committed to providing quality legal education and developing advocacy skills among law students. The college conducts seminars, conferences, debates and national-level moot court competitions to promote practical legal learning.

The Unity Moot Court Committee is responsible for fostering and facilitating mooting activities at the institution and has successfully organised the competition over the years.

About the Opportunity

The 11th Justice Murtaza Husain Memorial Moot Court Competition, 2026 is a national-level moot court competition organised by the Unity Moot Court Committee, Unity P.G. College, Lucknow.

The competition will provide law students with an opportunity to develop their legal research, drafting, analytical reasoning and oral advocacy skills through a simulated courtroom experience.

Date: 23rd–25th October 2026
Venue: Unity P.G. College, Lucknow

Theme

This year’s proposition, titled ‘The Leasing of Sal Van Forest,’ deals with the lease of a Scheduled Area forest to a private mining company without the consent of the local Gram Sabhas. It raises questions around the Forest Rights Act, PESA, the Fifth Schedule, environmental clearances, arbitrary state action, and the rights of displaced Adivasi communities- making it a rich, contemporary problem spanning constitutional law, environmental law, and tribal rights jurisprudence.

Eligibility

The competition is open to students currently pursuing:

• 3-Year LL.B.
• 5-Year Integrated LL.B.

from recognised institutions in India.

Each team shall consist of two Speakers and one Researcher.

Registration Fee

• Without Accommodation: ₹3,500/- per team
• With Accommodation: ₹6,000/- per team

The registration fee is non-refundable.

Prizes

Awards will be presented during the Valedictory Ceremony on 25th October 2026.

Important Dates

Registration Process

Teams must complete their registration by 30th September 2026, 11:59 PM.

Registration requires submission of:

1. Duly filled Registration Form and Travel Form
2. Proof of online payment of the registration fee
3. Accommodation requirements, if applicable

The registration form contains details for the institution and the two Speakers and one Researcher.

Registration/Official Communication:
unitymootcourtcommittee@gmail.com

Contact

Unity Moot Court Committee
Unity P.G. College, Lucknow

Email: unitymootcourtcommittee@gmail.com
Instagram: @unitymootcourtcommittee

Student Convener: Yashfeen Zaidi — +91-8853425968
Student Convener: Mohd Aamir — +91-6307637800

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