1st Mohammad Osman Goni – MABIJS National Moot Court Competition, 2026 [Cash Prizes Rs 25K]: Register by Nov 15
The Mohammad Abdul Bari Institute of Juridical Science (MABIJS), through its Moot Court Society, is organising the 1st Mohammad Osman Goni – MABIJS National Moot Court Competition, 2026 under VERITAS – MABIJS Law Fest 2026. The competition will be conducted in online and offline modes in December 2026. The last date for registration is 15 November 2026.
About the Organisation
The Mohammad Abdul Bari Institute of Juridical Science (MABIJS) is a private law college located at Maniknagar, Domkal, Murshidabad, West Bengal. Established in 2008 by the Maniknagar Social Welfare Society, the institute is affiliated with the University of Kalyani, approved by the Bar Council of India and recognised by the State Government.
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MABIJS offers a five-year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programme. The institute aims to provide quality legal education by bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application while promoting cultural, legal and ethical values.
The MABIJS Moot Court Society is a student-faculty body dedicated to developing advocacy, legal research, drafting and professional ethics through moot court competitions, workshops and other academic activities.
About the Competition
The 1st Mohammad Osman Goni – MABIJS National Moot Court Competition, 2026 aims to provide a national platform for law students across India to demonstrate their legal knowledge, research abilities and oratorical skills through a simulated courtroom experience.
The competition will provide participants with an opportunity to develop their advocacy skills, strengthen their understanding of legal principles and gain practical exposure to courtroom proceedings.
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The competition will be conducted in three rounds: Preliminary, Semi-Final and Final. The Preliminary Rounds will take place online, while the Semi-Final and Final Rounds will be conducted offline at the Mohammad Abdul Bari Institute of Juridical Science.
Theme of the Competition
The moot proposition concerns discrimination against transgender persons in the private education sector, particularly issues relating to employment termination, gender identity, equality and dignity.
The proposition involves a petition filed before the Supreme Court of Happyland by a transgender woman who alleges discrimination by two private educational institutions following her gender transition.
The following issues have been identified for consideration:
- Whether a writ petition under the Constitution is maintainable against private institutions and whether the matter can be decided on disputed facts.
- Whether the Union of Happyland and the States have a positive obligation to prevent discrimination against transgender persons.
- Whether the actions and inactions of the respondents have resulted in discrimination against the petitioner on the ground of her gender identity.
For the purpose of the competition, the Constitution of India and other Indian laws may be referred to as the Constitution and laws of Happyland, respectively.
Eligibility Criteria
- Students pursuing a three-year or five-year LL.B. course from any law college or university in India recognised by the Bar Council of India are eligible to participate.
- Each law college or university can nominate only one team.
- Multiple affiliated colleges of the same university may participate, provided each college registers separately and independently.
- Each team must comprise either two speakers or two speakers and one researcher.
- No changes in team composition will be permitted after the details have been communicated to the organisers.
Team Composition
Each participating team must consist of:
- Two speakers; or
- Two speakers and one researcher.
The team composition, once communicated to the organisers, cannot be changed.
Registration Fee
The registration fee is Rs. 1,000 per team.
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The registration fee is non-refundable.
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Prizes
The competition will offer the following awards:
| Award | Prize |
|---|---|
| Winner Team | Rs. 12,000 + Trophy + Certificates |
| Runner-Up Team | Rs. 8,000 + Trophy + Certificates |
| Best Speaker | Rs. 3,000 + Trophy + Certificates |
| Best Memorial | Rs. 2,000 + Trophy + Certificate |
Important Dates
| Particulars | Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | 27 October 2026 |
| Last Date of Registration | 15 November 2026 |
| Team Code and Clarifications | 20 November 2026 |
| Memorial Submission (Soft Copy) | 30 November 2026 |
| Preliminary Rounds (Online Mode) | 5 and 6 December 2026 |
| Semi-Final and Final Rounds (Offline Mode) | 26 and 27 December 2026 |
Competition Format
The competition will consist of the following rounds:
- Preliminary Rounds: 5 and 6 December 2026 (Online Mode).
- Semi-Final Rounds: 26 and 27 December 2026 (Offline Mode).
- Final Round: 26 and 27 December 2026 (Offline Mode).
The top four teams based on their Preliminary Round scores will qualify for the Semi-Final Rounds. The remaining rounds will be conducted on a knockout basis.
The organisers reserve the right to conduct a Quarter-Final Round after the Preliminary Rounds, depending on the number of participating teams.
Memorial Submission Guidelines
Participants are required to prepare and submit memorials in accordance with the rules prescribed by the organisers.
The important memorial submission requirements are as follows:
- Memorials must not exceed 30 typed pages, including the cover page.
- Memorials must include the Cover Page, Table of Contents, List of Abbreviations, Index of Authorities, Statement of Jurisdiction, Statement of Facts, Statement of Issues, Summary of Arguments, Arguments Advanced and Prayer.
- The Statement of Facts must not exceed 1,000 words.
- The Summary of Arguments must not exceed 1,200 words.
- Written Submissions and Prayer must not exceed 8,000 words, inclusive of footnotes.
- Memorials must follow A4 paper size, Times New Roman font, 12-point font size, 1.5 line spacing and one-inch margins on all sides.
- Footnotes must use Times New Roman, 10-point font size and single line spacing.
- Citations must follow the Indian Law Institute (ILI) style of footnoting.
- The electronic copy of the memorial must be submitted in PDF format.
Soft Copy Submission Deadline: 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM (IST).
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Email for Memorial Submission: [email protected]
Five hard copies of the memorial for each side must be submitted on 20 December 2026.
Registration Process
Interested teams are required to complete the online registration process through the official competition website.
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Participants are advised to refer to the official rules and regulations before registering.
Contact Details
For queries regarding the competition and its rules, participants may contact the organisers through the following details:
Email: [email protected]
Contact Number: +91 8372055969
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