11th Online Essay Writing Competition by Integral University [Cash Prizes Rs 3.5K]: Register by Nov 15

The Constitutional Law Society, Faculty of Law, Integral University is organizing the 11th Edition of its Online Essay Writing Competition, as part of the 11th Constitution Day celebrations, “Samvidhan Se Viksit Bharat”, running from October 16 to November 26, 2026.

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1. About the Integral University

2. About Integral University’s Department of Law in Lucknow

3. About the Constitutional Law Society

4. About the Event

5. Topic

6. Eligibility

7. Mode

8. Submission Guidelines

9. Important Dates

10. Perks

11. Participation Fee

12. Registration Procedure

13. Contact Details

About the Integral University

Integral University is located in Lucknow, the capital city of the largest state of India, Uttar Pradesh. It was established under Act Number 9 of 2004 by the State Government. Integral University, the first enacted Minority University in the country, started functioning on 1 April 2004.

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The University is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Sections 2(f) and 12B of the UGC Act, 1956, as well as by other regulatory bodies such as the Medical Council of India, Pharmacy Council of India, Indian Nursing Council, Council of Architecture, Bar Council of India, Indian Association of Physiotherapists, National Council for Teacher Education, and UP State Medical Faculty.

About Integral University’s Department of Law in Lucknow

Integral University’s Department of Law in Lucknow offers a range of programmes, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. Our mission is to educate future legal professionals with knowledge, integrity, and dedication. Our vision is to blend India’s legal heritage with a global perspective. Our accomplished faculty is actively involved in legal research. Accredited and successful alumni reflect our programme’s quality.

About the Constitutional Law Society

The Constitutional Law Society was established under the aegis of the Faculty of Law, Integral University, in the year 2018, to promote and encourage the legal literacy, rights, and values that are enshrined in the Constitution among law students.

The Society was founded to encourage discussions and deep-rooted understandings as well as to promote legal literacy and principles reflected in the Constitutional Law.

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About the Event

The 11th Online Essay Writing Competition, themed “Deepfakes and Article 19: Can ‘Reasonable Restrictions’ Keep Pace with AI-Generated Misinformation?”, invites participants to reflect on the evolving relevance of India’s constitutional framework in addressing the challenges posed by artificial intelligence. The event aims to encourage students to develop their legal research, critical thinking, and academic writing skills while engaging with contemporary legal issues.

It explores whether the existing grounds of reasonable restrictions under Article 19(2) are sufficient to address the challenges posed by deepfakes, or whether new legal and regulatory approaches are required, and encourages participants to critically examine the constitutional limits of online expression, the accountability of digital platforms, and the role of law in ensuring that technological progress does not undermine individual rights, public trust, and democratic values.

Topic

“Deepfakes and Article 19: Can ‘Reasonable Restrictions’ Keep Pace with AI-Generated Misinformation?”

Eligibility

The competition is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students studying in any of the recognised Schools/Colleges/Departments of the Universities.

Mode

Online

Submission Guidelines

Submissions are to be made in electronic form only, to [email protected]
Participants may submit one essay only; co-authorship is permitted. Submission shall be in the English language only.
Word Limit: 1,500–2,000 words, excluding footnotes.
Format: MS Word; Times New Roman, font size 12 with 1.5 line spacing for the main text, and size 10 with single line spacing for footnotes; OSCOLA citation format.
Plagiarism up to 15% and AI-assisted content up to 20% shall be permitted; submissions exceeding these limits shall be disqualified.
The essay must be original and unpublished, and the participant’s name must not appear in the text of the submission.

Important Dates

Registration Opens: October 16, 2026
Last Date of Registration: November 15, 2026
Last Date of Submission: November 15, 2026, 11:59 PM

Perks

Best Essay: Trophy + Certificate of Appreciation + Cash Prize of Rs. 2,000/-
1st Runner Up: Trophy + Certificate of Appreciation + Cash Prize of Rs. 1,500/-
2nd Runner Up: Trophy + Certificate of Appreciation

Every participant will get an E-certificate of participation.

Participation Fee

The participation fee (non-refundable) of Rs. 150/- is to be paid for registration, and Rs. 250/- in case of co-authorship, using the payment details given below.