1st RGNUL-CCL Essay Writing Competition 2026 [Cash Prizes Rs 22K]: Register by Oct 15
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About Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab was established by the State Legislature of Punjab through the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act, 2006 (Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006). The University was established as a national-level institution of legal education with the objective of developing a Centre of Excellence in Legal Education.
RGNUL received approval from the Bar Council of India (BCI) in July 2006 and is registered with the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi, under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956. The University has also been accredited with an ‘A’ Grade by NAAC and was granted autonomy under the UGC Regulations in April 2018.
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RGNUL, Punjab offers a five-year integrated law programme, LL.M. and Ph.D. programmes, with over 1,000 students pursuing legal education at its residential campus.
About Chair on Consumer Law, RGNUL
The Chair on Consumer Law (CCL), RGNUL, Punjab has been established under the aegis of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Government of India. The Chair aims to institutionalise consumer law research and education and foster research, informed discourse and awareness regarding consumer rights and remedies, particularly in the context of an increasingly digital marketplace.
About the Event
The 1st RGNUL-CCL Essay Writing Competition 2026 is being organised by the Chair on Consumer Law (CCL), Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab.
The competition focuses on contemporary developments and emerging challenges within the field of Consumer Law. Participants are encouraged to engage with issues relating to consumer rights, digital marketplaces, emerging technologies, advertising, food safety, financial technology and other contemporary developments in consumer protection.
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The themes provided by the organisers are indicative and not mandatory. Participants may also write on any other topic falling within the ambit of Consumer Law.
Eligibility
The competition is open to all individuals with a genuine interest in consumer law and policy, including:
- Students of any academic level or discipline;
- Researchers;
- Professionals; and
- Representatives of NGOs and consumer forums.
The essay may be authored individually or jointly by a maximum of two authors.
Theme
The broad theme of the competition is Consumer Law.
The following are the indicative themes:
- Dark Patterns: Manipulating Choice in the Digital Marketplace
- Consumer Law Meets Competition Law: Rethinking Consumer Welfare
- Influencers, Misleading Advertising, & the Psychology of Consumer Choice
- AI & Consumer Law: Rights, Risks, and Accountability in the Algorithmic Age
- Food Safety & Consumer Protection: The Regulatory Role of FSSAI
- Greenwashing: Deceptive Sustainability Claims and the Rise of the Green Consumer
- Dynamic Pricing & Digital Price Tags: Is the Consumer Getting a Fair Price?
- UPI & Fintech: Transforming Consumer Spending in a Digital Economy
- The Digital Consumer: How Technology Is Driving Consumption
- Product Liability in the Age of AI: Who Bears Responsibility When Technology Fails?
- The Right to Return: Evolving Consumer Rights in E-Commerce
The above themes are indicative and not mandatory. Participants may choose any other topic within the ambit of Consumer Law.
Submission Categories
Individual Submission
The essay may be authored and submitted by a single participant.
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Joint Submission
The essay may be jointly authored by a maximum of two authors.
Multiple entries by the same author are not permitted. Any subsequent submission made by the same author, whether individually or jointly with another author, shall not be considered for review and may be disqualified.
Prizes
The competition carries the following prizes:
- First Position: ₹10,000 + Certificate of Merit
- Second Position: ₹7,000 + Certificate of Merit
- Third Position: ₹5,000 + Certificate of Merit
The winners will be felicitated during the National Consumer Rights Day 2026 celebrations organised by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Government of India, New Delhi.
Formatting Guidelines
The essay must comply with the following formatting requirements:
- Language: English
- Word Limit: 1,500–3,000 words, excluding the abstract and footnotes
- Abstract: Maximum 30 words
- Title: Maximum 30 words
- Title Font: Times New Roman, 14 pt, 1.5 line spacing
- Main Body: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing
- Footnotes: Times New Roman, 10 pt, single line spacing
- Citation Style: Bluebook System of Citation, 21st Edition
- File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)
- No speaking endnotes shall be allowed.
Selection Guidelines
The submissions shall be assessed out of 100 marks on the following parameters:
| Assessment Parameter | Marks |
|---|---|
| Research & Analysis | 20 |
| Knowledge & Understanding | 20 |
| Relevance & Originality | 20 |
| Language & Structure | 20 |
| Style & Clarity | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
The submitted work must be original, unpublished and non-plagiarised. The permitted similarity index is up to 10%, as per the applicable guidelines.
The use of AI is strictly prohibited.
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Submission Guidelines
Participants must ensure that:
- The essay is individually or jointly authored by a maximum of two authors.
- Only one submission is made by an author.
- The essay is written in English.
- The essay falls within the prescribed word limit.
- A maximum 30-word abstract is included.
- The work is original, unpublished and non-plagiarised.
- The essay is not simultaneously under consideration for publication or another contest.
- No identification mark is included anywhere in the essay.
- The prescribed citation and formatting requirements are followed.
- AI tools are not used in preparing the submission.
Non-compliance with the prescribed guidelines may result in rejection or disqualification of the submission.
Registration and Submission Deadline
| Particular | Date |
|---|---|
| Deadline for Registration | 15 October 2026 |
| Deadline for Submission | 20 October 2026 |
| Declaration of Results | 10 November 2026 |
Registration Fees
No registration fee is required for participation in the competition.
Registration Process
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Participants are required to register through the designated registration form/link provided below:
Participants are advised to complete their registration on or before 15 October 2026.
Submission Procedure
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- The essay shall be submitted through the designated online submission form provided by the organisers.
- Before submitting, participants must ensure that the essay complies with all prescribed requirements relating to word limit, formatting, citation, originality, authorship and other competition guidelines.
- The last date for submission is 20 October 2026.
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
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