4th National PIL Drafting & Pleading Competition by IDIA Bihar Chapter [Online, Prizes Worth Rs 30K]: Register by May 10

About the Organisation

IDIA (Increasing Diversity by Increasing Access to Legal Education) is a nationwide initiative working to empower underprivileged and marginalized communities by enabling access to premier legal education. Founded by late Prof. (Dr.) Shamnad Basheer, IDIA focuses on creating exceptional lawyers and community leaders.

The IDIA Bihar Chapter, run by students of Chanakya National Law University, identifies and trains underprivileged students for law entrance exams and supports them through scholarships and mentorship.

The competition is organised in association with:

• Panag, Babu & Sarangi
•  B. Shanker Advocates LLP

About the Event

The 4th National PIL Drafting & Pleading Competition, 2026 is the flagship annual fundraising event of the IDIA Bihar Chapter.

Participants are required to draft a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) to be filed before the Supreme Court of India on any contemporary issue.

Suggested Themes

• Environmental Justice
•  Access to Justice for Marginalised Communities
• Gender Justice
• Indigenous Rights & Tribal Welfare
•  Right to Education

Eligibility

• Students pursuing 3-year LL.B. or 5-year integrated law course
• From any recognised university/college in India
• Individual or team of two
• No cap on entries per institution
• Cross-college teams allowed

Location 

• Mode: Online (Oral Rounds via Google Meet)
•  Country: India

Event Timeline

• May 15, 2026: Last Date of Registration
• May 20, 2026: Last Date of Submission
• May 25, 2026: Notification of Acceptance to Selected Candidates
• May 30, 2026: Inaugural Ceremony & Qualifying Rounds
• May 31, 2026: Semi-Final & Final Rounds

Fee Details 

•  Single Participation: ₹800
•  Team of Two: ₹1,200

Prizes

• Winner: Internship + ₹15,000
• Runner-Up: Internship + ₹10,000
• Best PIL Draft: ₹5,000
• Certificates for Semi-Finalists, Top 16 Teams, and all Participants.

Registration Procedure

• Fill the form.
• Pay the registration fee.
• Upload payment screenshot in the form.
• A unique team code will be allotted upon confirmation.

Click Here to Register.

Contact Information

Please reach out to:

•  +91 76675 21825 (Bhola Shankar)
•  +91 63504 39929 (Yashila Bansal)

or write to [email protected]

The brochure is here.