ABOUT THE COMPETITION
The Lucknow University Moot Court Association (LUMA), Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow, invites you to the 4th National Article Writing Competition, 2026 on the theme “Electoral Democracy and Constitutional Governance in India: Contemporary Challenges, Legal Reforms and the Future of Democratic Integrity.”
The competition gives law students, research scholars, academicians and legal professionals a national platform to show their research and writing skills. Participants submit original, unpublished articles that examine contemporary electoral and constitutional challenges and propose reforms grounded in constitutional values.
Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your legal research and writing skills, compete at the national level, and contribute to contemporary legal scholarship.
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
Established in 2012, the Lucknow University Moot Court Association (LUMA) was founded with the objective of developing practical knowledge and skills essential to the legal profession. Since its inception, the Association has consistently promoted legal advocacy, academic excellence, and professional development through a wide range of academic initiatives and competitions.
Over the years, LUMA has successfully organised 11 inter-semester moot court competitions, 12 inter-collegiate moot court competitions, five national moot court competitions, and one international moot court competition. In addition, the Association has conducted a National Judgment Writing Competition, Client Counselling Competition, Memorial Drafting Competition, national seminars, and several other academic initiatives that contribute to the development of legal knowledge and research. Through this competition, LUMA seeks to further its commitment to fostering a culture of academic inquiry, critical thinking, and research-oriented legal education.
IMPORTANT DETAILS
ELIGIBILITY– The competition is open to:
- Law students.
- Research scholars.
- Law professionals.
Participants must belong to institutions recognised by the Bar Council of India. Co-authorship is permitted for a maximum of two authors. Inter-university participation is allowed. Only original and unpublished work will be accepted. Articles that are pending publication elsewhere or have been submitted to another competition are ineligible.
REGISTRATION FEES– Each team is required to submit the following registration fee:
- INR 400/– (For single authors)
- INR 600/- (For co-authored articles)
MODE
The competition will be conducted through manuscript submission and evaluation. Participants must complete the registration process and subsequently submit their manuscripts through the designated submission form.
PRIZES
The competition offers the following prizes:
- Winner: INR 3,000, mementoes, and publication opportunity.
- First Runner-up: INR 2,000, mementoes, and publication opportunity.
- Second Runner-up: INR 1,000, mementoes, and publication opportunity.
- Certificates of Participation: E-certificates will be awarded to all valid entries.
- Publication Opportunity: The top 15 articles will be selected for digital publication in collaboration with LawFoyer International Journal of Doctrinal Legal Research (ISSN: 2583-7753).
Authors whose articles are selected for publication will be required to pay an additional publication charge of INR 300 per article, payable only after selection.
IMPORTANT DATES
- 13 October 2026: Registration opens.
- 31 October 2026: Last date for registration and payment.
- 30 November 2026: Last date for manuscript submission.
- Declaration of Results: To be communicated later.
Note: Late submissions will not be accepted. No extension will be granted unless officially announced by the organisers.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
Interested participants must complete the registration form and provide the required details and payment information before the registration deadline. Upon verification of payment, registered participants will receive an acknowledgement by email along with an assigned Manuscript ID.
The manuscript submission form will be sent to the registered email address 15 days after the acknowledgement. Participants must submit their manuscripts through this second form before the prescribed deadline.
Registration Link
Participants are advised to check their email inboxes, including spam folders, for registration acknowledgements and manuscript submission instructions.
Important: Registration alone does not constitute a valid submission. Participants must also upload their manuscripts through the designated submission form.
MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Participants must adhere to the following requirements:
- Theme: Articles must address the prescribed theme or one of its sub-themes.
- Word Limit: 3,500-4,000 words, inclusive of footnotes and excluding the title page.
- Abstract: Maximum 200 words.
- Keywords: Five keywords must be provided.
- Language:
- Formatting: Microsoft Word (.docx); Times New Roman, 12-point font, 1.5-line spacing, and justified alignment for the main text. Footnotes must be in 10-point font.
- Citation Style: OSCOLA, 4th edition.
- Originality: Only original and unpublished submissions will be accepted.
Anonymity Requirements: Participants must submit two separate documents: an anonymous manuscript and a separate title page. The manuscript must be identified only by the assigned Manuscript ID and must not contain identifying information about the author or their institution.
Plagiarism and AI Policy: The similarity index must not exceed 10%, and AI-generated content must not exceed 10%. Submissions exceeding either threshold are liable to disqualification without a refund.
All manuscripts will undergo an anonymised peer-review process. The review panel’s decision will be final and binding.
PAYMENT DETAILS
Through online mode only- (Paytm / Google pay / Phone pay) by scanning the QR code given in the brochure.
CONTACT DETAILS
FORM RELATED QUERIES:-
Aditya Saini- +91 7376929970
Anurag Kumar- +91 7388029705
TOPIC RELATED QUERIES:-
Anoop Kumar- +91 9277151061
GENERAL QUERIES-
Aryan Singh (Convener)- +91 6387599843
Aarushi Chaudhary (Convener)- +91 7351345459
Email- mcc.lucknowuniv@gmail.com
For any further queries please refer to the brochure given below-
