1st NLUJ-CCLRP National Essay Writing Competition, 2026 [Cash Prizes Rs 10K]: Submit by Apr 15

About the Organiser

The Centre for Consumer Law Research and Practice at National Law University, Jodhpur, is dedicated to advancing research in the field of consumer laws. In light of evolving challenges in the current times, the Centre seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice through research, policy engagements and advancing the understanding of consumer rights and consumer dispute redressal mechanisms. The Centre aims to foster research and critical engagement in consumer law through academic writing, policy discourse and interdisciplinary dialogue.

 About the Competition

In the age of increased consumer transactions transcending physical marketplaces and unfolding across various digital ecosystems, consumer law intersects with technology, behavioral economics, data governance, and platform regulation. It inevitably requires nuanced understanding, critical evaluation, and interdisciplinary reasoning to identify and resolve contemporary issues in the field of consumer rights and consumer justice. To further the same, the Centre for Consumer Law Research and Practice at National Law University, Jodhpur, is organizing the 1st NLUJ-CCLRP National Essay Writing Competition, 2026, to commemorate the celebration of World Consumer Rights Day on 15th March, 2026. The competition also aims to promote research writing that reflects scholarly rigor, creative thinking, and a forward-looking vision for consumer law in the contemporary challenging times.

Themes

Broad Theme: “Safe Products, Confident Consumers”

Other Indicative Areas for Submission of Essays

• Consumer Awareness and Education
• Consumer Rights in the Digital Age
• Speedy Redressal of Consumer Disputes
• Dark Patterns in E-Commerce and Digital Platforms
• AI-Driven Consumer Harm
• Data Privacy as a consumer right
• Influencer Advertising and Consumer Risks
• Consumer Protection in Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
• Misleading Advertising and Consumer Knowledge
• Rise of greenwashing and its regulation in India
• Effectiveness of Consumer Protection Act, 2019
• Prevention of Financial Frauds and Scams by strengthening consumer awareness
• Platform accountability in Online Marketplaces: Secondary liability of E-Commerce Platforms
• Future of Consumer Grievance Redressal in the age of AI

The list of themes is only indicative. Participants may make submissions on any theme within the purview of the broad theme of consumer protection.

Eligibility

The Competition is open to students pursuing a five-year or three-year law degree course. Submission Guidelines/Formatting Guidelines

Registration Fees 

The registration fee of the competition shall be Rs. 250 for individually authored entries and Rs. 500 for co-authored entries.

Registration fee once paid shall be non-refundable.

Prizes

The following cash prizes shall be awarded to the best three entries:

• First Position: Rs. 4000 & Certificate of Merit
• Second Position: Rs. 3000 & Certificate of Merit
• Third Position: Rs 2000 & Certificate of Merit

All participants making submissions shall be given an e-certificate of participation.

Important Dates

Deadline for Submission: 15th April, 2026.

Announcement of Results: 30th April, 2026.

Registration Procedure

The participants shall be required to register for the event by payment of the registration fee (link provided below) and then proceed to make the submission through email. The email should be sent to [email protected].in with the following two attachments:

a) The script (essay) in a Microsoft Word Document format (.doc/.docx).

b) The registration fee payment receipt.

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Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Faculty Coordinator: Dr. Kanika Dhingra Executive Director, Centre for Consumer Law Research and Practice

Student Coordinators:

• Ms. Shaik Humairah, Senior Member
• Ms. Vanshika Tuteja, Senior Member

The official notification is here.