Moot Court Competition | Lovely Professional University | Punjab | Register by 17th March 2026

Moot Court Competition | Lovely Professional University | Punjab | Register by 17th March 2026

7th Gavelled Moot Court Competition 2026

Organized by Moot Court Society, School of Law, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab
Dates: 01–03 April 2026

About Lovely Professional University (LPU):

Lovely Professional University is a multi-faculty, research-oriented institution offering more than 200 professional programmes. With students from all Indian states and 40+ countries, LPU is globally recognized for its innovative pedagogy, cutting-edge research, and international collaborations. The University has been accredited with the highest grade A++ (3.68/4) by NAAC and ranked among the Top 10 Universities in India by Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025.

About School of Law:

Approved by the Bar Council of India, the School of Law at LPU is ranked 26th in NIRF Rankings (Law) 2025. It emphasizes technology-driven learning, advanced legal research, and extensive moot court exposure. Students gain practical training in drafting, mock trials, crime scene investigation, debates, and internships with judicial officers, law firms, and statutory bodies.

About Moot Court Society (MCS):

The MCS fosters a vibrant mooting culture by organizing intra and inter-university moot court competitions, trial advocacy contests, and international events. Its mission is to nurture future advocates and uphold justice through effective practice of law.

About the Competition:

The Gavelled Moot Court Competition is the flagship event of LPU School of Law. The 7th edition (01–03 April 2026) focuses on criminal adjudication in the digital age, examining evidentiary integrity of forensic data, electronic surveillance, and witness testimony. The moot problem challenges participants on issues of procedural fairness, chain of custody, and technological reliability.

Eligibility:

• Open to all bona fide undergraduate law students (3-year/5-year courses).
• One team per institution.

Registration:

• Fee: ₹6500/- (₹6000/- for early registration by 10 March 2026, 11:59 PM).
• Last date: 17 March 2026, 11:59 PM.
• Registration link:

Competition Format:

• 01 April: Researcher’s Test & Inaugural
• 02 April: Preliminary Rounds & Pre-Quarter Finals
• 03 April: Quarter Finals, Semi Finals, Grand Finale & Valedictory Ceremony

Team Composition:

• Each team: 2 speakers + 1 researcher.
• Alterations allowed only with committee approval before memorial submission.

Memorials:

• Both sides (Appellant & Respondent), 5 copies each.
• Appellant cover: Blue; Respondent cover: Red.
• Max 35 pages, Times New Roman, size 12, 1.5 spacing; Footnotes size 10, Bluebook (20th ed.).
• Evaluation: 100 marks (Knowledge 30, Analysis 30, Research 20, Organization 10, Grammar/Style 10).

Oral Rounds:

• Preliminary: 25 minutes per team (10 min minimum per speaker).
• Semi-Finals & Finals: 45 minutes per team (15–30 min per speaker).
• Evaluation: 100 marks per speaker (Knowledge, Application, Ingenuity, Style, Time Management, Organization).

Awards:

• Winning Team: Trophy + Certificate + ₹51,000/-
• Runner-up Team: Trophy + Certificate + ₹31,000/-
• Best Speaker: Trophy + Certificate + ₹10,000/-
• Best Researcher: Trophy + Certificate + ₹10,000/-
• Best Memorial: Trophy + Certificate + ₹10,000/-
• All participants: Certificates

Important Deadlines:

• Early Registration: 10 March 2026, 11:59 PM
• Final Registration: 17 March 2026, 11:59 PM
• Clarifications: 20 March 2026, 11:59 PM
• Memorial Submission: 24 March 2026, 11:59 PM

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