National Essay Writing Competition | Prizes Worth ₹22500 | C.M.P. Degree College | Prayagraj | Submit by 16 November 2026

National Essay Writing Competition | Prizes Worth ₹22500 | C.M.P. Degree College | Prayagraj | Submit by 16 November 2026

2nd Chaudhary Mahadeo Prasad National Essay Writing Competition 2026 | Prizes Worth ₹22,500

The Department of Law, B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Course, C.M.P. Degree College, Prayagraj, a constituent college of the University of Allahabad, is organizing the 2nd Chaudhary Mahadeo Prasad National Essay Writing Competition 2026. The competition aims to encourage critical legal scholarship on contemporary criminal justice issues and provide students and researchers with a national platform to present original and analytical perspectives on recent legal developments.

Theme

“Criminal Justice in Transition: Law, Rights, and Justice in Contemporary India”

The competition focuses on contemporary developments in India’s criminal justice system, particularly the implications of:

• Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)
• Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)
• Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)

Participants are expected to develop original and well-reasoned arguments supported by legal principles, judicial precedents, constitutional values, and contemporary developments.

Suggested Areas of Discussion

Participants may write on topics including:

• Critical Evaluation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
• Speedy Justice under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
• Changing Dimensions of Evidence Law under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
• Constitutional Rights and Criminal Justice
• Bail, Personal Liberty and Presumption of Innocence
• Victims’ Rights and Access to Justice
• Women and Children in the Criminal Justice System
• Cybercrime, Artificial Intelligence and Deepfakes
• Organized Crime and Terrorism
• Criminalisation of Dissent and Free Speech
• Death Penalty and Sentencing Policy
• Prison Reforms and Rights of Undertrial Prisoners
• Digital and Forensic Evidence
• Community Service and Restorative Justice
• Police Accountability and Criminal Justice Reforms
• Media Trials and Fair Trial Rights
• Mob Justice and Vigilantism
• Juvenile Justice
• Gender, Sexuality and Criminal Law
• Comparative Criminal Justice Reforms

Eligibility

The competition is open to:

• B.A. LL.B., B.B.A. LL.B., B.Com. LL.B. students
• LL.B. and LL.M. students
• Ph.D. Research Scholars (Regular Mode)

Participants must be enrolled in recognized universities or institutions in India.

Co-authorship of up to two authors is permitted.

Submission Guidelines

• Essay Length: 2,500–3,000 words
• Word limit includes footnotes but excludes bibliography.
• Citation Style: Indian Law Institute (ILI) Citation Format
• Essays must contain a clear research question, analytical discussion, and conclusion.
• Submissions must be original and unpublished.
• Maximum plagiarism permitted: 10%
• Maximum AI-generated content permitted: 15%
• Authors must submit a declaration of originality.

Prizes

First Prize

• ₹10,000
• Certificate of Merit
• Trophy

Second Prize

• ₹7,500
• Certificate of Merit
• Trophy

Third Prize

• ₹5,000
• Certificate of Merit
• Trophy

All eligible participants will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Registration Fee

• Individual Participation: ₹400
• Co-authored Submission: ₹700 (maximum two authors)

Important Dates

• Last Date for Essay Submission: 16 November 2026
• Final Presentation Round: 28 November 2026
• Mode of Final Presentation: Offline

Venue

C.M.P. Degree College
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh

Travel & Accommodation

• No TA/DA will be provided.
• Accommodation may be arranged upon request for outstation participants attending the final presentation round.

Submission Process

Participants must:

1. Complete the online registration process.
2. Submit their essay in MS Word format.
3. Email the final submission on or before the deadline.

📧 Submission Email: secondcmpessay2026@gmail.com

Contact Details

For queries regarding the competition:

📧 secondcmpessay2026@gmail.com

The competition presents an excellent opportunity for law students and research scholars to engage with India’s evolving criminal justice framework, contribute to contemporary legal discourse, and compete for attractive prizes and academic recognition.

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