National Moot Court Competition | Department of Laws | Himachal Pradesh University | Shimla | Register by October 14, 2026

National Moot Court Competition | Department of Laws | Himachal Pradesh University | Shimla | Register by October 14, 2026

National Moot Court Competition 2026

Department of Laws, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla 📅 October 23–24, 2026 | 📝 Register by October 14, 2026

About the Organiser

The Department of Laws, Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), Shimla is a premier centre for legal education, research, and professional development. It promotes academic excellence, advocacy skills, and practical exposure through moot courts, seminars, conferences, and academic initiatives.

About the Competition

The National Moot Court Competition 2026 provides law students with a platform to:

• Develop legal research and drafting skills.
• Engage in memorial preparation and oral advocacy.
• Apply constitutional and contemporary legal principles before experienced judges.

Competition Structure

• Rounds: Preliminary, Quarter‑Final, Semi‑Final, and Final.
• Memorials: Required for both Petitioner and Respondent.
• Citation Style: Bluebook, 20th Edition.
• Memorial Length: Maximum 30 pages.
• Dress Code: Strict formal wear.

Evaluation Criteria

• Oral Arguments (100 Marks):
  • Understanding of Law & Procedure – 30
  • Application of Facts – 20
  • Ability to Answer Questions – 20
  • Reference to Memorial – 20
  • Advocacy Skills & Court Craft – 10
• Memorial (100 Marks):
  • Knowledge of Law & Research – 30
  • Analysis, Clarity & Organisation – 20
  • Knowledge of Facts – 20
  • Original Thought & Grammar – 20
  • Format & Citation – 10

Important Dates

• Clarification Requests: October 9, 2026
• Registration (Soft Copy): October 14, 2026
• Registration (Hard Copy): October 15, 2026
• Memorial Submission (Soft Copy): October 16, 2026
• Memorial Submission (Hard Copy): October 17, 2026
• Competition Dates: October 23–24, 2026

Venue

Department of Laws, HPU Campus, Shimla

Registration & Contact

• Email: nationalmootcourthpu2026@gmail.com
• Phone: Law Department – 0177‑2830935
• Dr. Ramesh Verma – 9418041999
• Mr. Pushap Deep – +91 98052 85538

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