3rd National Blog Writing Competition, 2026 by NUSRL, Ranchi [Cash Prizes Rs 10K]: Register by Sep 15
About the University
National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi (NUSRL) was established by Act No. 4 of Jharkhand State Assembly in 2010. The University has subsequently been recognized by University Grants commission (UGC) in September 2011 u/s 22, u/s 12B in the year 2018 of the UGC Act of 1956 and Bar Council of India (BCI). The University started functioning in September 2010. At present, the University has more than 750 students on rolls in the undergraduate course.
About Centre for Policies, Laws and Agenda, NUSRL
The Centre for Policies, Laws and Agenda, NUSRL (CPLAN) has been established in the year 2023 at the National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi (NUSRL). In an era marked by dynamic global challenges, the need for thoughtful and informed policy decisions has never been greater. CPLAN is poised to emerge as a leading think tank, working at the intersection of policy, law, and national development. The primary objective and idea behind the inception of the Centre is to promote and facilitate research and activities in the field of Constitutional Law, Legislative Drafting, and Policy Research.
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“The Policy Chronicle” is CPLAN’s flagship blog, dedicated to publishing rigorous, original, and critically engaged legal and policy writing. Through interdisciplinary research, innovative policy solutions, and inclusive dialogues, we aim to address critical issues facing our nation.
About The Policy Chronicle
The Policy Chronicle is the flagship blog of the Centre for Policies, Laws and Agenda (CPLAN), NUSRL. It serves as a platform for reflective, critical, and accessible discourse at the intersection of law, governance, and public policy. The blog seeks to engage with contemporary legal and policy developments, critically examine existing frameworks, and explore grounded, research-driven responses to emerging governance challenges.
While encouraging analytical depth and academic rigour, The Policy Chronicle aims to make complex legal and policy debates accessible to a wider audience beyond academia.
About the Opportunity
The Centre for Policies, Laws and Agenda, NUSRL (CPLAN) at NUSRL Ranchi is proud to announce its flagship 3rd National Blog Writing Competition, 2026. The Competition invites law students, academicians, researchers, and professionals from all fields of law to move beyond merely describing established laws, doctrines, and institutional practices, and to critically examine the assumptions underlying them.
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Participants are encouraged to assess whether accepted legal and policy positions remain relevant, effective, and just in light of changing social, constitutional, political, economic, and technological realities, and to offer well-reasoned, practical alternatives.
Themes and Sub-themes
The theme of the Competition is: “Challenging the Settled: Critiquing the Accepted Positions of Law and Policy.”
The following are indicative, and not exhaustive, sub-themes for the Competition:
- Lacunae in Legal Interpretation: Addressing Gaps in Existing Laws
- Laws Unsuitable for Contemporary Times: Rethinking Outdated Legal Frameworks
- The Limits of Judicial Precedent in a Changing Society
- When Policy Lags Behind Technology: Regulatory Gaps in the Digital Age
- Questioning the “Settled Law”: Revisiting Established Judicial Doctrines
- Colonial Legacies in Contemporary Law: Is the Existing Framework Still Relevant?
- The Conflict Between Constitutional Principles and Outdated Statutory Provisions
- Ambiguity in Legal Interpretation: When the Law Fails to Provide Clear Answers
- Law Versus Social Change: Can Existing Legal Rules Keep Pace with Society?
- Gaps in Protection: Unaddressed Rights in Contemporary Legal Frameworks
- Policy Without Practice: Examining the Implementation Gap in Public Policy
- Technological Change and Legal Obsolescence: Laws Struggling to Keep Pace
- The Problem of Rigid Legal Categories in an Evolving Society
- Reconsidering Traditional Legal Doctrines in Light of Emerging Social Realities
- Judicial Innovation or Judicial Overreach? Challenging Established Legal Positions
- Invisible Gaps in Law: Communities and Issues Left Outside Legal Protection
- From Precedent to Progress: When Should Established Law Be Reconsidered?
- The Disconnect Between Law on Paper and Law in Practice
- Contemporary Problems, Outdated Laws: The Need for Legal Reform
- Beyond the Settled Position: Constitutional Morality, Social Justice, and Legal Change
Awards and Prizes
| Award | Prize |
| First Prize | ₹5,000, Memento and Certificate of Merit |
| Second Prize | ₹3,000, Memento and Certificate of Merit |
| Third Prize | ₹2,000, Memento and Certificate of Merit |
| Top 15 Blog Entries | Publication on the official CPLAN website |
| All Participants | Certificate of Participation |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Opening of Registration | 27th August 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | 15th September 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last Date of Seeking Clarifications | 20th September, 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Date of Release of Clarification | 25th September, 2026 |
| Submission Deadline | 30th September 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Declaration of Results | 25th October, 2026 |
Registration
Click Here To Register.
The following is the registration fee
| Category | Fee |
| Single Author | ₹300 |
| Co-authorship (maximum two authors) | ₹250 per author (Rs. 500 for Team) |
For Payment details and more Information, see the Brochure and Rulebook of the Competition.
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