National Judgment Writing Competition | Amity University | Bengaluru | Virtual Mode | Cash Prize upto Rs. 12000 | Register by 5th June 2026

National Judgment Writing Competition | Amity University | Bengaluru | Virtual Mode | Cash Prize upto Rs. 12000 | Register by 5th June 2026

1st National Judgment Writing & Judicial Reasoning Competition, 2026:

Organized by Amity University, Bengaluru

About Amity University Bengaluru:

Amity University Bengaluru carries forward the globally acclaimed legacy of the Amity Education Group, with over two decades of commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and global engagement. As a leading hub of higher education in South India, the university integrates international standards in education, research, and training with a strong cultural foundation, preparing future‑ready leaders.

About Amity Law School:

Amity Law School, Bengaluru, is recognized as a premier institution for legal studies. It is committed to fostering academic excellence, professional competence, and ethical responsibility. With a forward‑looking curriculum and a student‑centric learning environment, the Law School nurtures socially conscious and justice‑driven professionals who are equipped to meet the challenges of a dynamic legal system.

About the Competition:

The National Judgment Writing & Judicial Reasoning Competition, 2026 is designed to highlight the importance of clarity, fairness, and logic in judicial writing. Courts today not only resolve disputes but also safeguard constitutional values and shape public confidence. At the heart of this process lies the judgment—a document that reflects legal acumen, societal awareness, and ethical responsibility.

This competition provides participants with a factual proposition and challenges them to draft a judgment that demonstrates precision, empathy, and a firm grasp of the rule of law. It is not a mechanical exercise but an intellectual and ethical endeavor that celebrates the craft of judicial reasoning.

Eligibility:

• Open to students pursuing a 3‑Year LL.B. or 5‑Year LL.B. course from any recognized university/school in India.
• Individual participation and team participation (co‑authorship of two) are permitted.
• Participants must write a single opinion based on the given proposition. Multiple opinions are not allowed.

Judgment Format:

Cover Page:

• Unique Participation Code
• Name of the Competition
• Name of the Court
• Case Number
• Parties (e.g., ABC v. Union of India)
• Advocates for both sides (Identity of participants must not be revealed; violation leads to disqualification)

Body:

• Facts of the Case
• Jurisdiction
• Issues for determination
• Arguments of both parties
• Relevant Legislations
• Analysis of arguments and evidence
• Decision of the Court with reasons
• Statement on awarding of sentence
• Date of judgment writing and pronouncement

Submission Guidelines:

• Language: English only
• Maximum length: 14 pages
• Format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)
• Font: Times New Roman, Size 12, 1.5 spacing, justified text
• Footnotes: Size 10, single spacing, left aligned
• Citation: Bluebook 20th Edition
• Page numbers at bottom center
• Submission via designated Google Form / Email

Registration and Fee:

• Mode: Online registration through official Google Form
• Fee:
  • Individual: ₹500
  • Team (two members): ₹800

Important Dates:

• Last Date of Registration: 5 June 2026
• Last Date of Judgment Submission: 20 June 2026
• Declaration of Results: 25 June 2026

Awards:

• Winner: ₹7,000 + Certificate of Merit
• Runner‑Up: ₹5,000 + Certificate of Merit
• Certificates for all participants

Contact Details:

For queries, write to: syadav@blr.amity.edu

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