4th Mock Trial Competition, 2025 by MAIMS [Cash Prizes Rs 95K]: Register by Aug 15

About the Organiser

MAIMS was established in 2003 by Maharaja Agrasen Technical Education Society. The Institute has attained a distinct position in running BBA, B.Com(H), BA (H) Eco., BA JMC, BA LL.B (Integrated), and BBA LL.B (Integrated), LLM [IPR (2022), Corporate Law and ADR (2023)] programmes affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi.

The Department of Law was established in 2017 by introducing a five-year integrated BA LL.B degree program. Established as a unit of the Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies, the Department of Law aims to provide quality education with a professional approach to the budding legal professionals.

Details About the Competition

MAIMS 4th Mock Trial Competition, 2025, aims to provide a platform for students across India to showcase and nurture their research skills by competing in a professional and challenging environment. The 4th Mock Trial Competition, with its theme – ‘The Ethics of Online Comedy Content’ aims to explore where we draw the line between fun and harm in online comedy. In today’s digital world, comedy spreads fast — but so can hate, stereotypes, and misinformation.

Through this theme, we want to encourage thoughtful conversations about how comedians and content creators can be both funny and responsible. It’s about understanding how jokes impact people, respecting boundaries, and promoting a kind of humour that doesn’t come at the cost of someone’s dignity.

Theme of the Competition

The competition will revolve around a thought-provoking theme:

*”The Ethics of Online Comedy Content.”*

Online Comedy and Unregulated Platforms: Freedom of Expression vs. Community Sensibilities

Who is it for/Eligibility

Participation is restricted to bona fide undergraduate students of 5 5-year B.A. LL.B. and 3 years LL.B. programme of any University/College/Institution (recognised by the Bar Council of India).

Only one team is permitted to participate from each participating Institution/University.

Each team shall consist of three members. However, with the prior permission of the organisers, a two-member team shall also be eligible to participate. A team shall require a minimum of two Speakers as a mandatory prerequisite. A three and/or two-member team shall include one separate or either Speaker, as the Researcher, respectively.

Each team would be provided with two Witnesses, 45 minutes before the Rounds.

Location

Department of Law, Maharaja Agrasen Institute Of Management Studies, Sector – 22, Rohini, New Delhi – 110086

Registration Fees

The participating teams are required to pay Rs. 5000/- as Registration Fees. Additional Charge for accommodation will be Rs. 3500/- for Qualifying Teams for the Offline Rounds (Optional- To be paid when the team requires accommodation through the organisers)

Witness Registration fees – Rs. 199/-

The Last Date for Payment of Registration Fee is 15^th August, 2025[23:59 IST]

 For NEFT/IMPS Transfer

• Account Holder’s Name: MAIMS Cultural Society (MACS)
• Bank Name: Union Bank Of India
• Account Number: 604202010000826
• IFSC Code: UBIN0560421
• Branch: Sector 22, Rohini, New Delhi 110086

To confirm their entry, participants must upload a screenshot of the UTR/Reference Number of payment along with the registration form.

Note: All payments are non-refundable.

Registration Procedure

The teams/witnesses have to choose a primary contact person while filling out the Registration Form. All communications concerning the Competition shall be sent by email to the nominated contact person. The nominated contact person shall be responsible for conveying all the information to the team/witness. As per the rules, each team/witness shall be allotted a unique Team/witness Code for the competition, upon completion of their Registration. Each team/witness must use the Team/witness Code for further communication with the organisers during the competition.

Further, all team members/witnesses shall refrain from identifying or disclosing their law school/college/university at any time and in any manner, including but not limited to wearing any identifying items (such as college clothing, ties, patches or pins) or carrying identifying material (such as books with a college logo or seal etc.). Such disclosure shall invite penalties, including disqualification. The decision for the same shall be at the discretion of the Organisers. Any change in the team composition/witnesses must be intimated to the organisers at the earliest through an email [email protected].

Such change must be accompanied by a freshly filled Registration Form. The participating teams are required to pay Rs. 5000/- [Rupees Five Thousand only] as Registration Fees.

Prizes

• A. BEST TEAM: Cash Prize of Rs. 50,000/- [Rupees Fifty Thousand Only] + Certificate of Merit.
• B. RUNNER UP: Cash Prize of Rs. 25,000/- [Rupees Twenty Five Thousand Only]+ Certificate of Merit.
• C. BEST SPEAKER: Cash Prize of Rs. 5,000/- [Rupees Five Thousand Only]+ Certificate of Merit.
• D. BEST RESEARCHER: Cash Prize of Rs. 5,000/- [Rupees Five Thousand Only]+ Certificate of Merit.
• E. BEST MEMORIAL: Cash Prize of Rs. 5,000/- [Rupees Five Thousand Only]+ Certificate of Merit.
• F. BEST WITNESS: Cash Prize of Rs. 5,000/- [Rupees Five Thousand Only]+ Certificate of Merit.

Note: A two-member team shall not be eligible to appear for the Researcher’s Test and subsequently for the prize of Best Researcher. Only a three-member team shall be eligible to avail of the same.

Important Dates

• Last date of Seeking Clarifications – 31^st July
• Publication of Clarification – 1^st August
• Last Date of Registration – 15^th August
• Last Date of Payment of Registration Fees- 15^th August
• Last date of Memorial Submission – 31^st August
• Inauguration of the Competition- 21^st September
• Researcher’s Test – 22^nd September
• Preliminary Round- 22^nd September
• Quarter Final Round- 23^rd September
• Semi-Final Round- 10^th October
• Final/Valedictory Ceremony – 11^th October

Contact Information

For any queries, feel free to contact the organising team.

Student Convenors

• Lishima Sehgal +91 83685 88141
• Kirtikey Sharma+91 98705 72833

Faculty Convenor 

Dr. Mukesh Kalwani -+91 92507 00634

PR and Sponsorship Head:  Ms. Akanksha Tagra- +91 8595450760

E- E-mail ID: [email protected]

Important Links

• Linktree is here.
• The brochure is here.
• The rulebook is here.
• Mock Proposition is here.
• Team Registration Form is here.
• Witness Registration Form is here.