Name of the Organiser

Moot Court Society, Faculty of Law, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute (Deemed to be University), Chennai. The competition is organized by the Moot Court Society of the Faculty of Law to promote advocacy, legal research, and practical courtroom skills among law students.

About the Organiser / College / University

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute is a private deemed-to-be university located in Maduravoyal, Chennai. Established in 1988 and granted deemed university status in 2003, the institution is accredited with an NAAC A+ Grade. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programmes across disciplines including law, engineering, medicine, dentistry, nursing, management, and humanities. The university is equipped with modern infrastructure, research laboratories, a central library, clinical training facilities, and international collaborations.

The Faculty of Law is approved by the Bar Council of India and emphasizes experiential legal education through moot courts, legal drafting, internships, legal aid activities, and advocacy training.

Details About the Event / Opportunity

The Dr. A.C.S. 1st National Moot Court Competition, 2026 is a national-level moot court competition designed to develop participants’ skills in:

• Constitutional law research
• Memorial drafting
• Oral advocacy
• Courtroom etiquette
• Legal analysis and argumentation
• Professional ethics and teamwork

The moot proposition is based on the constitutional theme:

“Right to Die with Dignity: Constitutional Autonomy, Medical Ethics and the Limits of State Intervention.”

The proposition explores constitutional questions concerning Article 21, human dignity, medical ethics, advance medical directives, judicial review, and state regulation of end-of-life decisions. The competition aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and practical courtroom advocacy while promoting legal scholarship and constitutional discourse.

Who is it For / Eligibility to Participate

The competition is open to bona fide law students enrolled in:

• Three-Year LL.B. Programmes
• Five-Year Integrated Law Programmes

from any institution or university recognized by the appropriate statutory authority.

Team Composition

• Maximum 3 teams per institution
• Each team must consist of:
  • Two Speakers
  • One Researcher

Mode of the Event

Offline

Location & Venue

Faculty of Law
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
Maduravoyal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Registration / Submission Procedure

Participants must:

1. Complete the Google Registration Form.
2. Upload:
   • Scanned Registration Form
   • Registration fee payment receipt.
3. Courier the Registration Form and Declaration Form to the university.
4. Submit soft copies of memorials via email.
5. Send hard copies of memorials before the prescribed deadline.

Fee Details

• Registration Fee: ₹4,000 per team
• Accommodation (Optional): ₹2,000 additional (available only for teams from institutions outside Chennai). Food will be provided to all participants.

Prizes

According to the brochure:

• Winner: ₹50,000
• Runner-Up: ₹30,000
• Best Speaker: ₹15,000
• Best Memorial: ₹15,000
• Best Researcher: ₹15,000
• Best Women’s Team: ₹15,000

Deadlines / Important Dates

Contact Information

Faculty Convenors

Mrs. Azimathul Marshiya M
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law
Email: mcs@drmgrdu.ac.in

Mr. Venkatesan M
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law

Student Coordinators

• Shraddha Warrier – 74491 42087
• Harini Sree S – 88380 51449
• Sangavi T – 95666 54299
• Vigasini S – 97513 71132
• Vinoth Raj P – 63830 49485

Official Registration / Payment Links

The brochure includes the following official links:

• Google Registration Form
• Payment Link

For memorial submission and clarification requests:

• Email: mcs@drmgrdu.ac.in

Official Brochure Link