National Moot Court Competition by Narayanrao Chavan Law College, Nanded. (Cash Prize: Rs. 45,000/-). Apply By 20th December 2025.

About Organizers:

Founded in 1970 by Shri Sharda Bhavan Education Society, Narayanrao Chavan Law College, Nanded was established to spread legal education and awareness in the Marathwada region. Named after Late Narayanrao Bhauraoji Chavan, a renowned jurist and freedom fighter, the college is affiliated with Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University.

It continues to nurture skilled, ethical, and socially responsible legal professionals dedicated to justice and nation-building.

About the Event:

Shri Sharda Bhavan Education Society’s Narayanrao Chavan Law College, Nanded, is delighted to announce the Late Kusumtai Chavan Memorial 11th National Moot Court Competition on Saturday, 24th January 2026, marking the 45th year of its prestigious Moot Court tradition. This year’s proposition focuses on the emerging issue of the law governing POCSO, reflecting the college’s commitment to enhancing legal skills and adopting new practices. Institutions are invited to nominate a team of three students, with the duly filled registration form, moot problem, and rules to be submitted by 20th December 2025 along with the prescribed fee.

Eligibility & Registration:

Team from Law Colleges all over India, recognized by Bar Council of India will be eligible to participate in the competition.
The members of each team should comprise of three members consisting of two Speakers and one researcher. One college is allowed to send only one entry.
The members of each team should be undergraduate law students either pursuing 3 Years or 5 Years law course.
Each team shall pay Registration Fees of Rs.6000/- in the name of Principal, Narayanrao Chavan Law College, Nanded via NEFT/ UPI at A/C No. 520101048956860, IFSC Code: – UBIN0910287, Union Bank of India, VIP Road, Nanded Branch.
The teams must register on or before 20th December 2025, by sending a scanned copy of Registration Form along with soft copy of proof of payment and an approval letter of institution at iqacnclcnanded@gmail.com. The original hard copy of the registration form along with Approval letter shall be sent along with the memorials.

Date & Venue:

Date of Competition: 24th January 2026, Saturday.
Venue: Narayanrao Chavan Law College, VIP Road, Nanded-431602 (Maharashtra).

Rules for the Competition:

The dress code for the participants shall be as prescribed by Bar Council of India for Moot Court Competition. However, a Black Coat is Mandatory.
The competition shall be conducted in English only.
The participants shall have to prepare & argue the case as if they are appearing before the Hon’ble Supreme Court.
All the participating teams will be expected to carry with them any case law & authorities which
they intend to refer. Submitted citations in no case shall be returned to the team.
The decision of the judges as to assessment of oral submissions & written memorials shall be final & no dispute shall be entertained in this regard.
The total marks of each individual speaker shall be computed by addition of memorial marks & oral submission marks. The marks will be the aggregate of the marks given by both the judges to each participant.
The Competition will be conducted before division bench. Depending upon the number of entries received the number of courts will be formed.
The competition shall be conducted in 2 rounds, i.e. Preliminary Round and Final Round.
In the preliminary rounds all the teams has to argue the case from both sides i.e. Petitioner & Respondent, in the same court which will be allotted to them before start of the competition. In the preliminary round, Speaker 1 will argue on behalf of petitioner against the speaker 2 of the same team, who is supposed argue on behalf of Respondents.
Each speaker shall be given a maximum of 08 min. (7+1) for oral submission in the preliminary rounds. There will be a warning bell after 07 minutes & a final bell after completion of 08 minutes of commencement of arguments by the Speakers. If the speaker exceeds time more than time given, except with the permission of the judges, the team would be liable for negative marking. Since both the Speaker of a team is arguing against each other belonging to the same institution, no time for rebuttal or Sur-rebuttal is permitted.
Each team shall be assessed out of 400 marks during oral submissions. 50 marks for each memorial will be separately added in order to count the merit. The marks will be calculated as 100 marks to each Mooter by each judge of the bench. The marks collectively scored by both the speakers along with the marks scored for memorial shall be computed for the purpose of qualifying for the final round.
Two highest scorer teams from each court shall qualify for the final rounds.

Prizes:

Best Team – Cash Prize of ₹21,000/-, a Trophy and Certificate
Runner up Team – Cash Prize of ₹11,000/-, a Trophy and Certificate
Best Mooter – Cash Prize of ₹5,000/-, a Trophy and Certificate
Runner up Mooter – Cash Prize of ₹4,000/-, a Trophy and Certificate
Best Memorials – Cash Prize of ₹4,000/-, a Trophy and Certificate
Certificates of participation shall be given to all the participants after the competition is over.

Important Note:

Travelling allowance of the participants shall be borne by the respective institution.
The registration fees are inclusive of Accommodation for two days only i.e. from the morning of 23rd January to the morning of 25th January. In no case stay can be extended beyond 47 hours. The Accommodation shall be provided to the team only on advance request that too for maximum three
persons only. Additional members accompanying the team shall have to make their own
arrangements for accommodation.
Food shall be provided to the participants only during the competition. (Breakfast, Lunch, High Tea on 24th January)
Participants should inform the organizing committee, well in advance, as to their travelling schedule as well as date & time of arrival. The organizers to their best efforts shall arrange for pickup and drop to Railway station, Airport, Bus stand.
The details along with the rules of competition, Moot Problem, Registration Form and any future information, including the amendments if any, in the competition shall be communicated to the participating teams only.
The result of the competition & Valedictory ceremony shall be on the same day i.e. on 24th January 2026.

Contact Details:

All clarification shall be addressed through registered mail and at the registered mail. In case of any query drop us a mail at iqacnclcnanded@gmail.com.

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