Arun Jaitley Memorial National Moot Court Competition | ITM University School of Law | Gwalior | Register by 5th October 2026

Arun Jaitley Memorial National Moot Court Competition | ITM University School of Law | Gwalior | Register by 5th October 2026

3rd Arun Jaitley Memorial National Moot Court Competition (AJMCC-2026)

Organized by ITM University School of Law, Gwalior Dates: 30 October – 1 November 2026

About ITM University, Gwalior

ITM University-Gwalior, established by an Act of the Madhya Pradesh State Legislature, is a multidisciplinary institution sponsored by Samta Lok Sansthan. With NBA and NAAC “A” accreditations, ITM has earned a reputation for academic excellence across engineering, management, law, life sciences, and allied disciplines. The University emphasizes practical learning, research, innovation, and holistic student development.

School of Law, ITM University

The School of Law is committed to nurturing competent, ethical, and socially responsible legal professionals. It integrates theoretical knowledge with experiential learning through moot courts, legal aid, seminars, workshops, debates, and client counselling. Its flagship initiative, the Arun Jaitley Memorial Moot Court Competition (AJMCC), provides a national platform for law students to sharpen advocacy, research, and professional ethics.

About the Competition

The AJMCC honors Shri Arun Jaitley Ji, eminent lawyer, parliamentarian, and statesman, by inspiring young legal minds to pursue excellence in advocacy and constitutional values.

• Edition: 3rd
• Dates: 30 October – 1 November 2026
• Venue: School of Law, Ramanujan Block, Sithouli Campus, ITM University, Gwalior
• Knowledge Partner: SCC Online
• Media Partner: SCC Times

The competition bridges classroom learning with courtroom practice, enhancing skills in legal reasoning, articulation, rebuttal, and professional confidence.

Eligibility & Registration

• Open to students enrolled in full-time 5-year or 3-year LL.B. programmes approved by the Bar Council of India.
• Team composition: 2 speakers + 1 researcher.
• Registration fee: ₹4000 (without accommodation).
• Last date for registration: 5 October 2026.
• Registration link: ITM University Moot Court Registration

Accommodation options are available at partner hotels (Radisson, Landmark, Sita Manor, Down Town, Satkar Guest House).

Important Dates

• 5 October: Final registration & fee payment
• 6 October: Deadline for queries on moot problem
• 7 October: Release of clarifications
• 23 October: Memorial submission (soft copy)
• 29 October: Draw of lots & memorial exchange (online)
• 30 October: Inaugural & Researcher’s Test
• 31 October: Preliminary & Quarter-final rounds
• 1 November: Semi-finals, Final round & Valedictory ceremony

Awards & Prizes

• Winner: ₹71,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
• Runner-up: ₹51,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
• Best Memorial: ₹11,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
• Best Orator: Late Shree Mukesh Gupta Memorial Award ₹11,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
• Best Researcher: ₹11,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
• All participants: Certificate of Participation + 1-month SCC Online access worth ₹1099

Memorial Guidelines

• Memorials must be prepared for both sides (Petitioner/Appellant and Respondent).
• Submission: Soft copy (Word & PDF) + 4 hard copies at registration desk.
• Formatting:
  • Font: 14 (Headings), 12 (Text), 10 (Footnotes)
  • Line spacing: 1.5 (main text), single (footnotes)
  • Citation: Bluebook 21st Edition
  • Page limit: 30 pages max
• Cover page: Blue (Petitioner/Appellant), Red (Respondent).

Assessment criteria (100 marks):

• Knowledge of law & facts (30)
• Analysis (20)
• Research (20)
• Organization & presentation (10)
• Originality & clarity (10)
• Grammar & style (10)

Contact Information

• Convenor: Mr. Hradyesh Chaturvedi (HOD, School of Law) – +91 7415813095
• Co-Convenors: Mr. Devvrat Singh Chauhan – 7869387169; Mr. Kaushal Sharma – +91 7509470335
• Student Coordinators: Dhruvika Rathore – +91 8949230408; Swet Yadav – +91 6265890818; Jai Pateriya – +91 8817970262; Aman Singh Jadon – +91 7773810274; Sneha Arora – +91 8103075510

Email: mootcourt@itmuniversity.ac.in

Moot Proposition (Brief Overview)

The proposition revolves around foreign funding, FCRA compliance, and constitutional rights. It examines the restructuring of Concordia International’s operations in India, allegations of money laundering, freezing of accounts under CrPC & PMLA, and challenges to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020. The case raises critical questions on civil society space, regulatory compliance, and constitutional freedoms.

ITM University School of Law invites law students nationwide to participate in AJMCC-2026 and showcase their advocacy, research, and courtroom skills in this prestigious national competition.

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