National Blog Writing Competition | Centre for Policies, Laws and Agenda | NUSRL Ranchi | Register by 15th September 2026

National Blog Writing Competition | Centre for Policies, Laws and Agenda | NUSRL Ranchi | Register by 15th September 2026

3rd National Blog Writing Competition, 2026

Theme: Challenging the Settled – Critiquing the Accepted Positions of Law and Policy Organized by the Centre for Policies, Laws and Agenda (CPLAN), National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi

About NUSRL, Ranchi

Established in 2010 by Act No. 4 of the Jharkhand State Assembly, NUSRL is recognized by the UGC and the Bar Council of India. The university offers five‑year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programs, LL.M., Ph.D., and specialized diplomas in Child Rights, Mines & Minerals Law, and Tribal Law. With over 750 students and membership in CLAT since 2012, NUSRL is committed to global academic standards and innovative legal education.

About CPLAN

The Centre for Policies, Laws and Agenda (CPLAN), established in 2023, is a think tank at NUSRL working at the intersection of law, policy, and national development. Its flagship blog, The Policy Chronicle, publishes original, critically engaged writing on constitutional law, legislative drafting, and policy research, making complex debates accessible beyond academia.

About the Competition

The 3rd National Blog Writing Competition, 2026, invites law students, academicians, researchers, and professionals to critically examine accepted legal and policy positions. Participants are encouraged to move beyond description and question whether established doctrines remain relevant in light of evolving social, constitutional, political, and technological realities. The competition seeks well‑reasoned alternatives and innovative perspectives.

Messages

• Prof. (Dr.) Ashok R. Patil, Vice Chancellor, NUSRL: Emphasizes the importance of questioning inherited assumptions and articulating reasoned alternatives.
• Dr. Vagish Upadhyay, Faculty Convenor, CPLAN: Highlights the theme “Challenging the Settled” and encourages participants to rethink accepted ideas in law and policy.

Themes & Sub‑Themes

Indicative areas include:

• Lacunae in Legal Interpretation
• Outdated Legal Frameworks
• Judicial Precedent in a Changing Society
• Regulatory Gaps in the Digital Age
• Colonial Legacies in Contemporary Law
• Law vs. Social Change
• Policy Implementation Gaps
• Constitutional Morality and Legal Reform

Awards & Prizes

• First Prize: ₹5,000 + Memento + Certificate
• Second Prize: ₹3,000 + Memento + Certificate
• Third Prize: ₹2,000 + Memento + Certificate
• Top 15 Entries: Publication on The Policy Chronicle
• All Participants: Certificate of Participation

Registration Details

• Fee:
  • Single Author – ₹300
  • Co‑Authorship (max 2 authors) – ₹250 per author
• Payment:
  • Account Name: NUSRL Ranchi
  • Bank: Bank of India, NUSRL Campus
  • A/C No.: 490710110003104
  • IFSC: BKID0005900
• Registration via Google Form (valid only with fee payment proof).

Timeline

• Opening of Registration: 27th August 2026
• Last Date for Registration: 15th September 2026
• Clarification Requests: Till 20th September 2026
• Release of Clarifications: 25th September 2026
• Submission Deadline: 30th September 2026
• Declaration of Results: 25th October 2026

Contact Information

• Navdeep Singh (Co‑Convenor): 88250 64818 | navdeep.singh@nusrlranchi.ac.in
• Krrish Saha (Co‑Convenor): 82525 66776 | krrish.saha@nusrlranchi.ac.in
• Email: cplan@nusrlranchi.ac.in

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