5th Vox Anatolis Moot Court Competition, 2026 by NLU, Assam [Cash Prizes Rs 2L]: Register by Feb 22 – Extended

About National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam

The National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJAA) was established by the Government of Assam through the enactment of the National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam Act, 2009 (Assam Act No. XXV of 2009). NLUJAA promotes and provides modern legal education and research facilities to its students, scholars, and faculty drawn from across the country, including the North-East, representing diverse socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds.

About the Moot

Vox Anatolis, or “The Voice of the East”, organised by NLUJAA, uniquely focuses on legal issues pertinent to Northeast India. The subject matter of the competition is dedicated to drawing attention to the rich and complex issues of the Northeast, ensuring that the region’s unique perspectives are represented in broader legal discourse. By concentrating on pressing legal questions specific to this part of India, the competition not only fills a significant gap in the moot court circuit but also provides participants with an unparalleled opportunity to engage with matters of critical regional importance.

Moot Proposition

The theme of the 5th Vox Anatolis Moot Court Competition, 2026, is Inter-State Water Dispute.

Eligibility

Students duly enrolled in and pursuing a 5-year or 3-year LL.B. programme are eligible to participate.

Important Dates

• Release of the Moot Proposition, Rulebook, and Brochure: 15th January, 2026
• Deadline for Registration: 22nd February, 2026 (Extended from 18th Feb)
• Deadline for Seeking Clarifications: 10th February, 2026
• Release of Clarifications: 12th February, 2026
• Submission of Memorials: 25th February, 2026
• Declaration of Memorial Qualifier Results: 5th March, 2026
• Oral Rounds: 13th to 15th March, 2026

Registration Process

Teams wishing to participate in the competition are required to register through the following link:

Click Here To Register.

The competition will consist of a memorial evaluation round, following which 32 teams will advance to the online oral rounds. Kindly note that multiple teams from the same institution are permitted to participate.

Registration Fee

All registered teams are required to make a single final payment of INR 3,300/-, inclusive of all applicable GST charges.

Awards

• Best Team Award: INR 1,00,000/-
• Runners-Up Team Award: INR 50,000/-
• Best Memorial Award: INR 20,000/-
• Best Speaker Award: INR 20,000/-
• Best Researcher Award: INR 10,000/-

Contact Info

For any queries related to the competition, kindly write to [email protected]  or contact at the details provided below:

• Dr. Shailendra Kumar (Faculty Coordinator) – +91 9839611088
• Anchal Singh (Convenor, Moot Court Committee) – +91 7388613636
• Aroni D. Swami: +91 9706555647
• Dhruv Vashisht: +91 9917511195
• D Kusumitha Rao: +91 9741875935
• Maneha D. Neog: +91 91016 06708

The brochure, rulebook, moot proposition, payment portal and other relevant information may be accessed here.