1st Justice Prem Shankar Gupta Memorial National Moot Court Competition 2026 by United University: Register by Mar 15

About United University

United University (UU) in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, is a premier private, multidisciplinary institution established by the Shiv Ram Das Gulati Society, offering diverse UG/PG programs in Engineering, Management, Arts, Science, Agriculture, and Law. Situated on a 250-acre campus, it focuses on research, industry-relevant skill development, and international collaborations.

About the Competition

The 1st Justice Prem Shankar Gupta National Moot Court Competition is conceived as a tribute to the distinguished judicial legacy of Justice Prem Shankar Gupta, former Judge of the Allahabad High Court. The Competition seeks to honour his commitment to principled adjudication, intellectual rigour, and the rule of law by fostering excellence in advocacy among the next generation of legal professionals. By invoking his name, the event aspires to inspire participants to cultivate clarity of thought, ethical responsibility, and respect for constitutional values in their legal practice.

This national platform brings together law students from across the country to engage in rigorous legal research, written submissions, and oral advocacy before an esteemed panel of judges, academicians, and practitioners. The Competition is designed not merely as a contest, but as an academic exercise that sharpens analytical ability, deepens understanding of substantive and procedural law, and nurtures courtroom discipline.

Through this initiative, the institution endeavours to contribute meaningfully to the tradition of mooting in India while commemorating a jurist whose career reflects dedication to justice and public service.

Eligibility And Team Composition

• Students pursuing 3 years/ 5 years undergraduate LL.B. degree course are eligible to participate in this competition.
• The team composition, for the competition, shall comprise of-  Either two members (both shall be designated as speakers and one of them both as the researcher).  or three members (two of them shall be designated as Speakers and one Researcher).
• Maximum no. of 2 teams is allowed from any College/Law School/Institution to participate in the Competition.
• No additional member or team coach is allowed to accompany the team.
• The Researcher shall not be permitted to argue as Speaker in any case.

Competition Structure

• The competition shall comprise Preliminary Rounds, Quarter-Final Rounds, Semi-Final Rounds, and the Final Round.
• The draw of lots for the Preliminary Rounds shall be conducted online prior to the commencement of the competition.
• Each team shall be allotted 20 minutes in the Preliminary Round, inclusive of rebuttal and sur-rebuttal.
• The top eight teams, based on overall marks, shall qualify for the Quarter-Final Rounds, subject to tie-breakers determined by win margin and Memorial marks.
• Each qualifying team shall submit four copies of the Memorials for both sides during the Quarter-Final Round.
• Time allotted per team:
  • Quarter-Final Round: 30 minutes
  • Semi-Final Round: 45 minutes
  • Final Round: 60 minutes
    (Inclusive of rebuttal and sur-rebuttal.)
• The team declared victorious in the Final Round shall be adjudged the Winner of the Competition.

Important Dates

Prizes

Certificates of participation shall be given to all the participants. The participation certificates will not be provided to any participant who is not present at the Prize Distribution Ceremony and the same shall not be sent by post/courier to participants under any circumstances.

Registration Fee

• Preliminary Round Registration Fee: ₹750
• Fee for teams qualifying for physical rounds: ₹3000

Contact Info

For any queries or assistance, you may write to [email protected]

Important Links

• Link for the Registration – Click here
• Link for the moot proposition- Click here
• Link for the Rules and Regulations – Click here