National Essay Competition 2026 | Chair on Consumer Law and Practice | NLSIU Bengaluru | Submit by 20 October 2026
National Essay Competition 2026 | Chair on Consumer Law and Practice | NLSIU Bengaluru | Submit by 20 October 2026
4th National Essay Competition 2026
Organised by the Chair on Consumer Law and Practice, National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru
Submission Deadline: 20 October 2026 | Results Announcement: 24 December 2026
About NLSIU
Established in 1986, the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru pioneered legal education reform in India. Through research, teaching, and policy interventions, NLSIU continues to anchor the transformation of the Indian legal system.
About the Competition
The Chair on Consumer Law and Practice (CLAP), NLSIU is organising the 4th National Essay Competition 2026 to commemorate National Consumer Day (24th December).
The competition aims to:
- Stimulate interest in consumer law and policy.
- Encourage students, academics, professionals, and consumer advocates to critically examine contemporary issues.
- Promote original, well‑researched, and analytically sound contributions to the discourse on consumer rights in India.
Themes (Indicative)
- Consumer Protection in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Algorithmic Decision‑Making
- Dark Patterns, Drip Pricing and Manipulative Design in E‑Commerce
- Cross‑Border Consumer Protection in Digital Trade
- Consumer Rights in the Gig and Platform Economy
- Data Privacy as a Consumer Protection Concern
- Children and Young Consumers in the Digital Age
- Digital Payments, Online Financial Fraud and Cybersecurity for Consumers
- Consumer Protection in Healthcare, Pharma and Telemedicine
- Sustainable Consumption and the Case Against Greenwashing
- Access to Consumer Justice: e‑Daakhil, Mediation and the Three‑Tier Commission System
(Participants may also choose other relevant topics under the broad theme of consumer protection.)
Eligibility
Open to:
- Students (UG, PG, Diploma, School level – any discipline)
- Academics and Professionals
- Government Officials
- Members of Consumer Fora, Voluntary Consumer Organisations (VCOs)/NGOs
- Any individual with genuine interest in consumer law and policy
Submission Guidelines
- Language: English
- Format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)
- Word Limit: 3000–3500 words (excluding footnotes)
- Abstract: ≤ 250 words (excluded from word limit)
- Citation: Bluebook 20th Edition
- Co‑authorship: Maximum of 2 authors
- Only one submission per author/team (multiple entries will lead to disqualification)
- Submissions must be original and unpublished; plagiarism will result in disqualification
- Submission only via official Google Form (link available on NLSIU/CLAP website and social media from 15 August 2026)
Important Dates
- Submission Portal Opens: 15 August 2026
- Last Date for Submission: 20 October 2026, 11:59 PM IST
- Jury Evaluation: October – November 2026
- Results Announcement: 24 December 2026 (National Consumer Day)
Contact
For queries: consumerlaw@nls.ac.in
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