ABOUT THE ORGANISER

The Centre for Constitutional Law and Human Rights (CCLHR) functions under the School of Law, Bennett University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

The Centre is dedicated to fostering research, dialogue and academic engagement in the fields of constitutional law, human rights, governance, public policy and democratic institutions.

Through conferences, seminars, workshops and scholarly initiatives, CCLHR seeks to promote constitutional values and encourage critical engagement with contemporary legal and governance challenges.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Bennett University was established by Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. (BCCL), popularly known as the Times Group, through Act No. 24 of 2016 passed by the Government of Uttar Pradesh.

The university aims to provide Ivy League quality education to undergraduate and postgraduate students, making them life and career ready.

Bennett University offers interdisciplinary and contemporary programmes through its Schools of Computer Science Engineering and Technology, Engineering and Applied Sciences, Management, Law, and Media & Liberal Arts.

The School of Law at Bennett University strives for excellence in teaching, learning, research and advocacy towards justice for all, with the vision of shaping thought leaders in national and international public policy.

DETAILS ABOUT THE EVENT

Constitution Week 5.0 celebrates the adoption of the Indian Constitution and aims to promote constitutional awareness, democratic values and legal education.

Building on its four previous editions, this year’s programme will bring together students, researchers, academicians and legal enthusiasts from institutions across India for a week of academic engagement and interactive learning.

The programme will provide opportunities to explore constitutional law through research, legislative drafting, parliamentary procedure, legal reasoning, public engagement and creative expression.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

A major highlight of Constitution Week 5.0 is the International Conference on:

“Constitutionalism and Sustainable Development Goals: Ensuring Governance & Rule of Law in India’s Transformative Journey.”

The conference will examine the relationship between constitutional principles and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with particular attention to:

• Social and economic justice.

• Environmental sustainability.

• Accountable governance.

• Fundamental rights.

• Rule of law.

Collaborating Organisations:

1. Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change.

2. Oil India Limited.

3. State University of New York Purchase College.

Knowledge Partner: Lawctopus Law School
Media Partner: Lawctopus.

DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

Constitution Week 5.0 is set to feature an eminent gathering of distinguished guests, including:

• Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, Honourable Vice President of India.

• Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Honourable Minister of State, Ministry of Law and Justice (Independent Charge).

• Learned Shri R. Venkataramani, Attorney General for India.

• Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dinesh Maheshwari, Chairperson, Law Commission of India.

• Dr. Sasmit Patra, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha.

• Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajesh Bindal, former Judge, Supreme Court of India.

• Justice Arjan Kumar Sikri, Eminent Indian Jurist and former Judge, Supreme Court of India.

• Prof. Dr. Upendra Baxi, Padma Shri Awardee and Professor Emeritus, University of Warwick, UK and NLU Delhi.

• Sr. Prof. Usha Tandon, Vice Chancellor, Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University, Prayagraj.

• Prof. Dr. Ranbir Singh, Founder and former Vice-Chancellor of NALSAR, Hyderabad and NLU Delhi, and Pro Chancellor, IILM University, Gurugram.

• Prof. Dr. Mehraj Uddin Mir, former Vice-Chancellor of the Central University of Kashmir and Chair Professor, K.R. Mangalam University.

• Mr. P. K. Malhotra, former Secretary, Ministry of Law and Justice.

• Dr. Kerry Manzo, Assistant Professor of Global Studies, State University of New York Purchase College.

NINE COMPETITIONS UNDER CONSTITUTION WEEK 5.0

1. Bennett Quiz on Constitutional Law – The Ultimate Constitution Quiz

This competition will test participants’ knowledge of the constitutional text, amendments, the Constituent Assembly, landmark judicial decisions, constitutional bodies and related topics.

Participants will compete in a preliminary round, followed by a series of quiz rounds for shortlisted contestants.

• Date: 21 November 2026

• Registration Fee: ₹149 per team.

• Last Date to Register: 7 November 2026.

• Registration Link: https://forms.gle/9TUoZb2iqmiRy9BJ6

• Payment Link: https://rzp.io/rzp/fobzlmS6

2. Matadhikar – Election Manifesto and Campaign Simulation

Matadhikar invites participants to form fictional political parties, draft election manifestos and defend their proposals before a panel.

Participants must connect their promises to constitutional and statutory provisions, demonstrate an understanding of legislative competence and explain the financial basis of their proposals.

• Date: 21 November 2026

• Registration Fee: ₹199

• Last Date to Register: 6 November 2026.

• Registration Link: https://forms.gle/UHU5h3MR7XyhxF7d7

• Payment Link: https://rzp.io/rzp/fobzlmS6

3. Sanshodhan Samiti – Constitutional Amendment and Bill Drafting Competition

Centred on the theme “Constitution 2047: Re-Imagining Fundamental Rights for Sustainable Development,” this competition challenges participants to identify a constitutional or statutory issue and draft an appropriate legislative instrument.

Participants must prepare a Bill or Constitutional Amendment Bill and defend their drafting choices in a simulated legislative setting.

• Date: 21 November 2026

• Registration Fee: ₹199 for an individual; ₹299 for a team of two.

• Last Date to Register: 6 November 2026.

• Registration Link: https://forms.gle/joagsiy4B39WyWVZ6

• Payment Link: https://rzp.io/rzp/fobzlmS6

4. Yuva Sansad – The Youth Parliament

Yuva Sansad simulates parliamentary proceedings and tests participants’ understanding of legislative procedure.

The programme includes Question Hour, Zero Hour, debates on a Bill, clause-by-clause discussion, voting and a Motion of No-Confidence.

Motion for this Edition:

“This House shall reform the Constitutional Power of Governors in the Legislative Process.”

• Date: 22 November 2026

• Registration Fee: ₹299

• Last Date to Register: 6 November 2026.

• Registration Link: https://forms.gle/FB1CJT9RoDC2mp7W8

• Payment Link: https://rzp.io/rzp/fobzlmS6

5. Jan Hit Yachika – Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Drafting Competition

Jan Hit Yachika focuses on public interest litigation and constitutional remedies.

Participants will work with a common factual scenario to draft a writ petition under Article 32 or Article 226, addressing relevant legal grounds, prayers, annexures and procedural requirements.

The competition will also test participants’ ability to defend their petitions at a simulated admission hearing.

• Date: 24 November 2026

• Registration Fee: ₹199 for an individual; ₹299 for a team of two.

• Last Date to Register: 6 November 2026.

• Registration Link: https://forms.gle/d5jxcYbgqjkSqo9H8

• Payment Link: https://rzp.io/rzp/fobzlmS6

6. Treasure Hunt – The Constitutional Treasure Hunt and Escape Room

This interactive competition combines constitutional knowledge with problem-solving.

Teams will navigate checkpoints involving constitutional provisions, landmark judgments, constitutional bodies and the Constituent Assembly Debates.

Successful teams will proceed to an escape-room challenge involving constitutional puzzles and legal reasoning.

• Date: 24 November 2026

• Registration Fee: ₹199 per individual for entries with fewer than five members; ₹499 for a team of five.

• Last Date to Register: 6 November 2026.

• Registration Link: https://forms.gle/QLohnQhMjPob3Mdq9

• Payment Link: https://rzp.io/rzp/fobzlmS6

7. Vyangya Chitra – Caricature and Doodle: Constitutional Newspaper Art

Vyangya Chitra invites participants to express constitutional ideas through caricature, satire and visual art.

Participants will create a drawing based on a prompt revealed on the event day. Entries will be assessed on the strength of the idea, its constitutional relevance and the ability to communicate the message effectively.

• Date: 25 November 2026

• Registration Fee: ₹99

• Last Date to Register: 6 November 2026.

• Registration Link: https://forms.gle/BbJsPZuchmjvGwNZ6

• Payment Link: https://rzp.io/rzp/fobzlmS6

8. Reel for Rights – The Constitutional Awareness Reel-Making Challenge

Reel for Rights is a public-awareness initiative encouraging participants to communicate constitutional principles through short-form video.

Theme: “Constitution in 60 Seconds: One Question, One Right, One Debate.”

Participants must create a vertical video of 60–90 seconds explaining an assigned constitutional theme to a general audience.

• Date: 25 November 2026

• Registration Fee: ₹199 per individual for entries with fewer than four members; ₹399 for a team of four.

• Last Date to Register: 6 November 2026.

• Registration Link: https://forms.gle/AfQKCheQPCQUaZCUA

• Payment Link: https://rzp.io/rzp/fobzlmS6

9. Samvidhan Ki Awaaz – Constitutional Street Play (Nukkad Natak)

Samvidhan Ki Awaaz uses street theatre to bring constitutional principles and public issues to a wider audience.

Participating troupes will present performances addressing constitutional events, doctrines, rights and struggles.

The competition emphasises meaningful public engagement, responsible treatment of sensitive issues and effective communication of constitutional ideas.

• Date: 25 November 2026

• Registration Fee: ₹499 per team.

• Last Date to Register: 7 November 2026.

• Registration Link: https://forms.gle/q7HHmkqGtNzRHsky9

• Payment Link: https://rzp.io/rzp/fobzlmS6

WHO IS IT FOR / ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE

The competitions are intended for students interested in:

• Constitutional law.

• Legal research.

• Public policy.

• Legislative processes.

• Constitutional governance.

• Creative engagement with constitutional issues.

The programme aims to bring together students, researchers, academicians and legal enthusiasts from institutions across India.

Eligibility criteria, team composition, participation requirements and competition-specific rules may differ across events. Participants are advised to consult the respective official rulebooks before registering.

LOCATION OF THE EVENT

Bennett University
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Duration: 20–26 November 2026.

REGISTRATION / SUBMISSION LINKS & PROCEDURE

Interested participants can register for their preferred competitions using the individual registration links provided above.

The registration process involves:

1. Select the competition you wish to participate in.

2. Visit the corresponding registration form.

3. Complete the registration process as instructed in the form.

4. Pay the applicable registration fee using the payment link.

5. Carefully review the official rulebook for the selected competition before registering.

Common Payment Link:
https://rzp.io/rzp/fobzlmS6

Participants are advised to check the respective event rulebooks for detailed participation instructions, eligibility requirements, team composition and other competition-specific guidelines.

FEE DETAILS

The registration fees for the nine competitions are as follows:

DEADLINES / IMPORTANT DATES

Important: Participants should register before the respective competition deadlines and consult the official rulebooks for additional instructions.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For queries regarding Constitution Week 5.0 and its competitions, participants can contact:

Centre for Constitutional Law and Human Rights (CCLHR)
School of Law, Bennett University
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Email: sol.constitutionallaw@bennett.edu.in

LinkedIn: Centre for Constitutional Law and Human Rights (CCLHR)

Instagram: @sol.cclhr

Website: www.bennett.edu.in

OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS AND EVENT LINKS

The official Constitution Week 5.0 brochure and individual event rulebooks contain further information regarding participation, eligibility, registration fees and competition-specific rules.

Participants are encouraged to review the relevant documents before registering.

Official Brochure

Event Rulebooks

Registration Forms: Individual registration links have been provided under each competition.