Debate Competition | Can Human Rights Survive War? | ICFAI Law School | ICFAI University | Dehradun | Register by 16th November 2026

Debate Competition | Can Human Rights Survive War? | ICFAI Law School | ICFAI University | Dehradun | Register by 16th November 2026

INTER-UNIVERSITY DEBATE COMPETITION, 2026

Organised by the Centre for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (CHRHL)
ICFAI Law School, The ICFAI University, Dehradun

Theme: “Can Human Rights Survive War? Sovereignty, Power Politics, and Accountability in Today’s Conflicts”

1. Introduction

The ICFAI Law School, The ICFAI University, Dehradun, is pleased to announce the Inter-University Debate Competition, 2026, to be held on 18th and 27th November 2026 in hybrid mode. 

2. About the University

The ICFAI University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand (hereinafter “the University”), was established under The ICFAI University Act, 2003 (Act No. 16 of 2003), passed by the Uttaranchal Legislative Assembly and assented to by the Governor on 8th July 2003. Since its establishment, the University has remained committed to quality education, academic excellence, professional development and the holistic growth of its students.

The University has received recognition at both national and international levels. In the World Universities with Real Impact (WURI) Rankings 2020, released by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), it was ranked 44th globally and was the only non-governmental institution among the two Indian universities featured. It has also been awarded the certificate for E-Learning Excellence of Academic Digitization (e-LEAD), reflecting its commitment to innovation and digital education.

3. About the Competition

The Centre for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (CHRHL), ICFAI Law School, is organising the Inter-University Debate Competition, 2026. The competition will follow the Oxford-Style Debate format and will comprise four stages: Preliminary, Quarter-Final, Semi-Final and Final. Virtual rounds will be held on 18th November 2026, and on-campus rounds on 27th November 2026. The competition seeks to promote critical thinking, legal reasoning and informed debate on contemporary human rights issues.

4. Event Particulars

5. Schedule

6. Debate Motions

• Preliminary Round: This house believes that state sovereignty should not override international human rights obligations during armed conflict.
• Quarter-Final: This house believes that humanitarian intervention is driven more by political interests than by genuine humanitarian concern.
• Semi-Final: This house believes that international institutions such as the ICC are effective in deterring war crimes.
• Final: The motion will remain confidential until the Semi-Final results are announced.

7. Eligibility

1. The competition is open to students pursuing undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses in any discipline at a UGC recognised university or college.
2. Each team shall consist of two speakers from the same university or institution
3. Multiple teams from the same institution may participate.
4. Participants must fulfil all registration requirements and abide by the rules of the competition.
5. The Organising Committee reserves the right to verify the eligibility of any participant at any stage of the competition.

8. Prizes and Recognition

All participants shall receive an e-certificate of participation.

9. Registration Procedure

1. Registration Form: Complete the online registration form with the details of both speakers and their institution.
2. Identity Proof: Upload a valid identity card or bonafide certificate for each speaker.
3. Team Roles: Nominate the First Speaker, the Second Speaker and the Team Leader.
4. Registration Fee: Pay the applicable fee and upload a screenshot of confirmed payment in the registration google form.
5. Confirmation: The Organising Committee will confirm registration by email within a reasonable time and issue a Team Code to the Team Leader.
6. Completion: Registration is complete only upon receipt of the confirmation email and the Team Code.

10. Contact Details

Student Convenors:

• Mr. Shreyas Rastogi: 9219326969
• Mr. Rupesh Kumar: 8002969628

Email: chrhl@iudehradun.edu.in

The Organising Committee looks forward to welcoming all participants to Dehradun.

11. For Further Details

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