National PIL Drafting Competition by Centre for Constitutional and Administrative Law, Gujarat National Law University, Silvassa (1st Edition). Last Date to Register: 20th November 2025.

National PIL Drafting Competition by Centre for Constitutional and Administrative Law, Gujarat National Law University, Silvassa (1st Edition). Last Date to Register: 20th November 2025.

ABOUT THE CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW CENTRE, GNLUS:

Gujarat National Law University Silvassa Campus has been established in July 2023 to promote quality legal education in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu and provide the students of the UT with skill development and job opportunities. The GNLUS Centre for Constitutional and Administrative Law (CCAL) was founded on August 15, 2023, on the belief that the subject of constitutional and administrative law is quintessential for the just governance of a democratic country. It aims to create awareness and explore the new horizons of the basic tenets of the Constitution. The CCAL is dedicated but not confined to the latest developments and interdisciplinary research projects in Constitution and Administrative Law. It reflects the thought that no sincere democracy can function optimally in the absence of active and sincere research in this field. Constitutional and Administrative Law are two foundational branches of public law that define the relationship between individuals and the state. Together, they provide the framework within which governments function, balancing the powers of different branches of the state; ensuring accountability, protecting civil rights and liberties and shaping public administration. They represent the backbone of any democratic governance system, offering direction for fair and just governance.

ABOUT THE COMPETITION:

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Drafting Competition serves as a distinguished platform for law students to channel their legal knowledge and drafting skills towards the formulation of impactful petitions. It provides an opportunity to critically engage with contemporary socio-legal issues, interpret constitutional mandates, and frame arguments for the protection of collective rights. By simulating the process of drafting PILs, the competition nurtures analytical reasoning, rigorous legal research, and precise drafting skills. It further fosters a deeper appreciation of constitutional remedies, strengthens clarity in legal argumentation, and enhances the ability to communicate effectively within the legal framework.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1.     General Guidelines

• The Competition shall be conducted in accordance with the rules mentioned herein under. Participants are required to comply with the rules and procedures prescribed herein.
• The Organising Committee (“OC”) shall function as the point of contact, and any changes in the Rules of the Competition shall be notified by email to all participating teams.
• The official email for all correspondence with respect to the Competition is ccal@gnlus.ac.in

2.     Eligibility and Team Composition

• The Competition is open to all students, enrolled bona fide at the time of the competition on a regular basis in an undergraduate LL.B. degree programme or postgraduate LLM degree programme under any recognised Institution/College/University in India. 
• Participation can be individual or in teams of two members. Cross-institutional teams are not permitted.

3.     Registration

• Participants must register by filling out the Registration Link  by 20^th November 2025.
• Registration fee of ₹100 for a single author (excluding GST) and ₹150 for a co-author (excluding GST). The payment has to be made at the Payment Link. 
• Upon successful registration, a confirmation email will be sent to the participants containing the submission guidelines and submission link.
• Participant(s) who have completed registration in accordance with the above procedure shall be assigned a unique team code. All further correspondence with the Organising Committee shall be done only by specifying the respective Team Code.

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

1.  Miscellaneous:

• 1.     The decision of the Organizing Committee and the Panel of Judges shall be final and binding.
• 2.     No query without the subject “Query_1st National Public Interest Litigation Drafting Competition” would be entertained.  Queries may be directed to:
  • Email ID: ccal@gnlus.ac.in
  • Point of Contact-
    • Mr. Divyansh Joshi – +91 8949139787
    • Ms. Ankita-               +91 6200405930
• 3.     NOTE: The organising committee reserves the right to alter the rules or schedule at any time with due notice.

2. Results and Awards:

Prizes include:

• Winner: ₹20,000 + E-Certificate of Merit
• 1st Runner-Up: ₹15,000 + E- Certificate of Merit
• 2nd Runner-Up: ₹10,000 + E- Certificate of Merit
• Best Identification of Legal Issues: E- Certificate of Recognition
• Top 5 submissions: E- Certificate of Excellence
• All participants will receive E- Certificates of Participation

Centre’s Discretion on Award of Prize Money: The Centre reserves the right to withhold or not confer the prize money in the event that the submitted entries do not meet the requisite standards of quality or merit.

 3. Important Dates:

• Opening of Registrations – 20^th October 2025
• Closing of Registrations – 20^th November 2025
• Last date to seek Clarifications – 25^th November 2025
• Release of Clarifications- 30^th November 2025
• Submission of PIL draft- 5^th January 2026

In case of any query kindly contact:

•  Email Id – ccal@gnlus.ac.in
• Mr. Divyansh Joshi (Student Coordinator) – +91 8949139787
•  Ms. Ankita (Student Co-Coordinator) –         +91 6200405930
• Ms. Supraja Divi (Student Convener): + 91 7893511799
• Ms. Khushi Chandak (Student Co Convener)- +91 8005788052

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