ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
Established in 2002, SGT University, NAAC A+ accredited, is a premier UGC-recognized institution in Gurugram, Haryana, dedicated to research, innovation, and academic excellence. Its constituent School of Law provides legal education combining academic learning with practical training.
The Moot Court Society, School of Law, SGT University, is a student-run body focused on developing courtroom advocacy, legal research, and drafting skills, thereby bridging the gap between classroom learning and courtroom practice.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The Moot Court Society, School of Law, SGT University, is organizing its flagship event, LOKMANTRA – 10th SGTU Moot Court Competition, 2026.
The competition provides law students from across India with an opportunity to showcase their advocacy, legal research, drafting, and analytical skills while engaging with contemporary constitutional and legal issues.
The competition will be conducted entirely in offline mode, with all preliminary and advanced rounds being hosted at the SGT University campus.
Theme: Constitutional Governance, Civil Liberties & Digital Rights
The moot proposition revolves around issues concerning a compromised national entrance examination, public protests, fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 21, internet shutdowns, censorship, and the limits of State power.
Eligibility:
- Open to students pursuing 3-year or 5-year LL.B. degree courses from any recognized university/institution in India.
- Each team may consist of:
- 3 members: 2 Speakers and 1 Researcher; or
- 2 members: 2 Speakers.
- Each institution is permitted to register more than one team.
Registration Fee:
- With Accommodation: ₹5,000 per team
- Without Accommodation: ₹3,000 per team
Prizes:
- Winner: ₹51,000 + Trophy
- Runner-Up: ₹31,000 + Trophy
- Best Memorial: ₹11,000
- Best Speaker: ₹11,000
- Best Researcher: ₹11,000
- Internship Perks: Internship opportunities with partner law firms and organizations for top performers.
Important Dates:
- Release of Moot Proposition & Registration Opens: 9 September 2026
- Last Date of Registration: 5 October 2026
- Last Date to Seek Clarifications: 7 October 2026
- Release of Clarifications: 10 October 2026
- Last Date of Memorial Submission – Soft Copy: 17 October 2026
- Submission of Memorials – 4 Hard Copies & Inaugural: 22 October 2026
- Competition Dates: 22–24 October 2026
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested teams are required to complete the online registration form and submit the requisite registration fee through the official payment scanner/gateway provided in the competition links.
Registration Form:
Registration Form
Moot Problem:
Moot Problem
Rule Book:
Rules and Guidelines
Brochure:
Brochure
Contact:
Email: mcs@sgtuniversity.org
Phone: +91-7217783003 / +91-9315728455