4th IFIM National Moot Court Competition, 2025 [Cash Prizes Rs 1.5L]: Register by July 28

About the Institution

IFIM Law School, Bengaluru, established in 2014 and affiliated with Karnataka State Law University (KSLU), has quickly risen to national prominence. It was ranked 1st among Top Eminent Law Schools in India by the GHRDC Law Rankings 2024 and is committed to nurturing forward-thinking legal professionals.

With an experienced faculty, innovative pedagogy, and focus on global legal challenges, IFIM stands as a beacon of quality legal education. The Moot Court Committee (MCC) at IFIM Law School is known for organising well-structured and dynamic mooting experiences aimed at bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and courtroom practice. Our previous edition

About The Moot Court Committee at IFIM Law School, Bengaluru

The Moot Court Committee (MCC) at IFIM Law School, Bengaluru, stands as a hallmark of our commitment to cultivating advocacy excellence. We believe that mooting is not merely a competitive exercise—it is a transformative journey that bridges classroom theory with the compelling demands of real-world legal practice.

Through workshops, internal ranking moots, and national competitions, we equip our students with essential skills in research, drafting, oration, and courtroom demeanour. Each edition has witnessed renowned judges from the judiciary, top law firms, and academia, bringing depth and credibility to our rounds.

About 4^th IFIM NMCC, 2025

The 4th IFIM National Moot Court Competition, 2025 promises an intellectually stimulating and socially relevant mooting experience. The Competition will be held offline from 21st to 24th August, 2025 at the IFIM Law School campus, Bengaluru.

Theme of the 4^th Edition

The moot proposition is rooted in the intersection of human rights and the issue of deepfakes, particularly focusing on:

• AI-generated deepfake videos,
• Non-consensual image-based sexual abuse,
• Electoral misinformation,
• Regulatory responses and constitutional implications.

The issues are set before the fictional Supreme Court of Indica in the form of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL).

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to students pursuing 3-year or 5-year LL.B. courses from institutions recognised by the Bar Council of India.
• Each institution may send a maximum of two teams.
• Each team must comprise 2 to 3 members.

Registration Fee

• Early Bird Registration (till 25th June 2025): ₹4,500 + ₹1,500 (optional accommodation)
• Final Registration (till 28th July 2025): ₹6,000 + ₹1,500 (optional accommodation)
• Please refer to Pg. No. 17 of the Rulebook for the Bank Details.
• Additionally, please note that the payment for Registration and Accommodation needs to be paid together.

Prizes

• Winning Team – ₹60,000 + Other Incentives
• Runner-Up Team – ₹40,000 + Other Incentives
• Best Speaker (Male) – ₹10,000 + Other Incentives
• Best Speaker (Female) – ₹10,000 + Other Incentives
• Best Researcher – ₹10,000 + Other Incentives
• Best Memorial (Petitioner) – ₹10,000 + Other Incentives
• Best Memorial (Respondent) – ₹10,000 + Other Incentives
• Certificates of Participation to all participants.

Please note that other incentives, such as certificates, Trophies, and internships, will be released on the IFIM MCC Social Media Platforms shortly for the reference of participants.

Important Dates

• Release of Moot Proposition: 12^th June 2025
• Early Bird Registration Deadline: 25^th June 2025
• Final Registration Deadline: 28^th July 2025
• Clarification Release: 1^st August 2025
• Memorial Submission (Soft Copy): 14^th August 2025
• Oral Rounds & Inaugural: 21^st to 24^th August 2025

Contact Info

Email: [email protected]

Faculty Heads

• Prof. Naman Shukla, Faculty Chair, MCC – +91 95602 16858
• Prof. Sharu Anna John, Faculty Co-Chair, MCC – +91 89212 13189

Student Heads

• Sahasra Raghuraman, Convenor, MCC – +91 99724 45692
• Parth Dwivedi, Co-Convenor, MCC – +91 62877 83429

The brochure and registration form is here.