1st RGNUL-CCL Short Video Making Competition 2026 [Cash Prizes Rs 10K]: Register by Oct 20

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.

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 Short Video Making 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 make a video 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.

Individual submissions are accepted. In case of a team, not exceeding 2 members.

Themes

The broad theme of the competition is Consumer Law.

The following are the indicative themes:

1. Dark Patterns: Manipulating Choice in the Digital Marketplace
2. Consumer Law Meets Competition Law: Rethinking Consumer Welfare
3. Influencers, Misleading Advertising, & the Psychology of Consumer Choice
4. AI & Consumer Law: Rights, Risks, and Accountability in the Algorithmic Age
5. Food Safety & Consumer Protection: The Regulatory Role of FSSAI
6. Greenwashing: Deceptive Sustainability Claims and the Rise of the Green Consumer
7. Dynamic Pricing & Digital Price Tags: Is the Consumer Getting a Fair Price?
8. UPI & Fintech: Transforming Consumer Spending in a Digital Economy
9. The Digital Consumer: How Technology Is Driving Consumption
10. Product Liability in the Age of AI: Who Bears Responsibility When Technology Fails?
11. 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 video may be submitted by a single participant.

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Joint Submission

• The video may be jointly submitted by a team maximum of two members.
• Multiple entries by the same person are not permitted. Any subsequent submission made by the same member, 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: ₹5,000 + Certificate of Merit
• Second Position: ₹3,000 + Certificate of Merit
• Third Position: ₹2,000 + 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.

Submission Procedure

• Videos should be no longer than 2 minutes.
• Individual submissions are accepted. In case of a team, not exceeding 2 members.
• Participants shall be responsible for ensuring that all submitted content complies with applicable laws and regulations.
• All entries must constitute original video content created by the participant(s) and must not infringe upon any third-party rights.
• Ensure that all submissions adhere to accessibility standards, including closed captions, audio descriptions, and universal design principles.
• Based on the competition theme, the participants are free to use their imagination and creativity skills to give voice and form to their ideas.

Non-compliance with the prescribed guidelines may result in rejection of the submission.

Evaluation Criteria

• Creativity and Originality of Concept
• Relevance to the Theme – “Consumer Protection and Welfare”
• Technical Execution and Production Quality
• Visual Appeal and Impact

Registration and Submission Deadline

Registration Fees

No registration fee is required for participation in the competition.

Registration and Submission Process

Click Here To Register.

Participants are required to register and submit their videos through the designated registration form/link.

(Please note that the registration and submission link are the same.)

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

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