National Article Writing Competition | CNLU Patna | Register by November 10, 2026
National Article Writing Competition | CNLU Patna | Register by November 10, 2026
1st AXIOM5 – CLE National Article Writing Competition 2026
Organised by the Centre for Law and Economics (CLE), Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna, in collaboration with Chandhiok & Mahajan Advocates and Solicitors Theme: Competition Law in a Changing Market Order Register by: November 10, 2026 | Submit by: November 30, 2026
About the Competition
The Centre for Law and Economics (CLE) at CNLU Patna, in collaboration with Chandhiok & Mahajan Advocates and Solicitors, announces the 1st AXIOM5 – CLE National Article Writing Competition 2026.
The competition invites original, analytical, and argumentative articles on the theme Competition Law in a Changing Market Order, encouraging critical engagement with contemporary developments in Indian competition law.
Indicative Themes
Participants may write on any of the following:
- Regulating Digital Markets and Platform Power – ex‑ante vs ex‑post regulation, data as a competition parameter, merger control in the digital economy.
- Abuse of Dominance and Effects‑Based Analysis – exploitative/exclusionary abuse, rebates, discounts, vertical restraints, dominance in multi‑sided markets.
- AI, Algorithms, and Antitrust – algorithmic collusion, hub‑and‑spoke arrangements, information exchange, enforcement design.
- Cartels Beyond Product Markets – labour‑market cartels, employment restraints, bid‑rigging, detection and deterrence.
Eligibility
- Open to all undergraduate and postgraduate law students enrolled in recognised institutions in India.
- Co‑authorship: Maximum of two authors; cross‑institutional teams permitted.
- Each participant may submit only one article.
Submission Guidelines
- Word limit: 3,000 words (excluding abstract, footnotes, references).
- Abstract: 250 words, with up to five keywords.
- Manuscripts must be anonymised and conform to Bluebook (20th ed.) citation style.
- Similarity threshold: 10%.
- Use of AI tools for drafting or editing is strictly prohibited.
Registration & Fees
- Single authorship: ₹600
- Co‑authorship: ₹1,000
- Registration via Google Form.
Virtual Panel Discussion
A panel discussion on “Competition Law in a Changing Market Order” will be held on 10 January 2027 at 2:00 PM, featuring leading practitioners:
- Mr. Avinash Amarnath (Partner, Chandhiok & Mahajan)
- Mr. Pranjal Prateek (Partner, Khaitan & Co.)
- Ms. Shruti Aji Murali (Knowledge Management Counsel, Axiom5)
- Ms. Raveena K. Sethia (Principal Associate, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.)
- Moderator: Ms. Anicham Tamilmani (Senior Associate, Axiom5)
Important Dates
- Brochure Release & Registration Open: October 6, 2026
- Last Date for Registration: November 10, 2026
- Last Date for Submission: November 30, 2026
- Results & Panel Discussion: January 10, 2027
Prizes
- 1st Prize: ₹20,000 + Internship opportunity
- 2nd Prize: ₹15,000 + Internship opportunity
- 3rd Prize: ₹10,000 + Internship opportunity
- Top 10 entries: Certificate of Merit
- All valid submissions: Digital Certificate of Participation
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