ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab (RGNUL) is an autonomous National Law University established under the RGNUL Act, 2006. It is one of India’s leading law universities and has been accredited with an ‘A’ Grade by NAAC. The university is consistently ranked among the top law schools in India under the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).

The Centre for Advanced Studies in Cyber Law and Artificial Intelligence (CASCA) is a dedicated research and policy centre at RGNUL, working at the intersection of law and technology. CASCA focuses on fostering dialogue, research, and policy development in areas such as digital governance, emerging technologies, and cyber law.

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. (SAM & Co.) is one of India’s leading full-service law firms, globally recognised for its work across corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, dispute resolution, regulatory law, and policy advisory. The firm has played a significant role in shaping key policy and regulatory developments in India.

DETAILS ABOUT THE EVENT 

The RGNUL–SAM Legislation Drafting Competition, 2026 is a two-round national-level competition centred on the Proposed Digital India Bill. The competition aims to promote meaningful academic dialogue and practical legislative drafting skills on contemporary digital governance issues such as intermediary regulation, cybercrimes, artificial intelligence, non-personal data, online safety, and Internet of Things (IoT) regulation.

• Round I (Drafting Round):
  Participants are required to submit a draft legislative chapter of the Proposed Digital India Bill along with an explanatory addendum. Submissions will undergo preliminary review by CASCA, after which shortlisted entries will be evaluated by experts from SAM.

• Round II (Presentation Round):
  Teams shortlisted from Round I will be invited to the RGNUL campus to present their draft legislation before a distinguished panel of legal luminaries and partners from SAM.

Top two teams will receive an opportunity to intern with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.

WHO IS IT FOR / ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE

• Open to undergraduate law students enrolled in a recognised college or university.

• Students from any year of the undergraduate law programme are eligible.

• Participation can be individual or in teams of up to two members.

• Interdisciplinary co-authorship is permitted.

MODE OF THE EVENT

• Round I: Online (Submission-based)

• Round II: Offline (Presentation at RGNUL campus)

LOCATION & VENUE OF THE EVENT

• Round II Venue:
  Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, India

REGISTRATION / SUBMISSION LINKS & PROCEDURE

• Registration must be completed via the official Google Form, along with uploading proof of payment.

• Submissions must follow the prescribed format and be uploaded within the stipulated deadline.

• Payment receipt must be attached during registration.

FEE DETAILS

• Registration Fee: INR 590 per team

PRIZES

• Top 2 Teams:

  • 3-month apprenticeship/internship with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. – Policy Team

  • Certificate of Merit

• Top 5 Teams:

  • Certificate of Participation

• Top 3 entries will be published on CASCA’s official website.

DEADLINES / IMPORTANT DATES

• Brochure Release: 18th December 2025

• Deadline for Registration: 15th January 2026

• Deadline for Submission: 5th February 2026 (11:59 PM)

• Declaration of Results (Round I): 15th February 2026

• Final Presentation & Declaration of Results (Round II): 5th March 2026

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Student Convenors:

  • Aditya Jain: +91 81303 87590

  • Tanmay Burani: +91 93118 97556

• Email: casca@rgnul.ac.in

OFFICIAL LINK OF THE EVENT / BROCHURE

• Official brochure and detailed rules are available through the competition document released by CASCA, RGNUL. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nR0Zv-0pqY7Kik2nrvZbYwWVuctY6ul5/view?usp=sharing