National Research Paper Competition 2026 | MNLU Mumbai | Submit by 1st October 2026

National Research Paper Competition 2026 | MNLU Mumbai | Submit by 1st October 2026

Padma Vibhushan N.A. Palkhivala Memorial National Research Paper Competition 2026

Introduction

Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai (MNLU Mumbai), in collaboration with the All India Federation of Tax Practitioners – Western Zone (AIFTP-WZ) and the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Bar Association, Mumbai, proudly announces the Padma Vibhushan N.A. Palkhivala Memorial National Research Paper Competition 2026.

Conceived as a complement to the N.A. Palkhivala Memorial National Moot Court Competition, this initiative provides law students across India with a distinguished platform to demonstrate their analytical reasoning, research acumen, and legal writing skills. The competition encourages participants to critically engage with contemporary developments in taxation law and allied fields, thereby contributing to academic and policy discourse.

Objectives

• To foster innovative perspectives on taxation and financial law.
• To encourage academic scholarship that bridges theory and practice.
• To honour the legacy of Shri N.A. Palkhivala, one of India’s most celebrated constitutional and tax law experts.

Themes

Participants may choose to write on one of the following themes:

1. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and Tax Surveillance: A Constitutional Collision?
2. The Faceless Tax Regime: Efficiency, Transparency, and Accountability vs. The Right to Be Heard.
3. The Shifting Burden of Proof in Financial and Tax Laws: Has Jurisprudence Evolved Unfairly? (Specific reference to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002; the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988; the GST regime; the Income-tax Act, 1961; and the Black Money Act, 2015.)

Participation Guidelines

• Open to students from all institutions across India.
• Each paper may be authored by up to two participants.
• No registration fee is applicable.
• Submissions must be made via the prescribed Google Form.

Important Dates

• Submission Deadline: 1 October 2026
• Announcement of Results: 31 October 2026

Evaluation & Publication

• Entries will be assessed by a distinguished panel comprising judges, advocates, chartered accountants, and eminent academicians.
• The top three papers will receive cash prizes and Certificates of Merit.
• The winning paper will be considered for publication in the AIFTP-WZ Journal and other leading taxation law platforms.

Prizes

• Winner: ₹10,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
• Runner-Up: ₹7,500 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
• Second Runner-Up: ₹5,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit

Submission & Materials

• Submission Form

• Competition Guidelines

• Linktree:

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