6th Justice R.K. Tankha Memorial Parliamentary Debate 2026 by DNLU, Jabalpur [Cash Prizes Rs 3.8L]: Register Now!
Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur is organising the 6th Edition of the Justice R.K. Tankha Memorial Parliamentary Debate 2026 from October 30 to November 1, 2026.
About DNLU
Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur was established in 2018 under the Madhya Pradesh Dharmashastra National Law University Act, 2018.
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The University seeks to foster a community of lifelong learners and encourages students to participate in national and international competitions, social justice initiatives and academic activities.
About Shastrartha
Shastrartha, the Debating Society of Dharmashastra National Law University, is the University’s platform for debate, intellectual inquiry and critical thinking.
The Society promotes eloquence, analytical reasoning and persuasive advocacy among students and regularly participates in debating competitions as participants and adjudicators.
About the Opportunity
Shastrartha, the Debating Society of DNLU, is organising the 6th Edition of the Justice R.K. Tankha Memorial Parliamentary Debate 2026 (JRKTPD’26).
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The flagship event is organised annually in collaboration with the Office of Senior Advocate and Member of Parliament Mr. Vivek Tankha in memory of the late Hon’ble Mr. Justice R.K. Tankha.
The competition will follow the British Parliamentary Debate format and will be conducted offline at the DNLU campus in Jabalpur.
Following five preliminary rounds, teams will break into Open Quarter-Finals and Novice Semi-Finals.
Format of the Competition
- Format: British Parliamentary Debate
- Team Format: 2v2 British Parliamentary Debate
- Adjudicator Policy: N=N
- Mode: Offline
- Competition Manual: Sofia WUDC 2026 Updated Manual
- Preliminary Rounds: 5
- Break Category: Open Quarter-Finals and Novice Semi-Finals
Team Composition
Teams may consist of:
- 2 Speakers; or
- 2 Speakers + 1 Adjudicator
Eligibility
The competition is open to individuals who are pursuing or have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate programme from a university recognised by the UGC.
Students currently enrolled in schools are also eligible to participate.
Cross-university teams, consisting of individuals from different institutions, are permitted.
Novice Criteria
A participant will fall within the novice category subject to the following criteria:
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- Less than or equal to 3 Open Speaking Breaks.
- No Major Breaks, including UADC, ABP and WUDC, among others.
Registration Fee
| Category | Registration Fee |
| Without Accommodation | ₹2,300 per person |
| With Accommodation, Friday to Sunday | ₹3,300 per person |
Prizes
The competition offers a total prize pool of ₹3,80,000.
| Category | Prize |
| Winners | ₹1,05,000 |
| Open Finalists | ₹1,05,000 (3 × ₹35,000) |
| Novice Winners | ₹10,000 |
| Novice Runners-Up | ₹5,000 |
| Open Semi-Finalists | ₹60,000 (4 × ₹15,000) |
| Open Best Speaker | ₹10,000 |
| Second Open Best Speaker | ₹5,000 |
| Novice Best Speaker | ₹3,000 |
| Second Novice Best Speaker | ₹2,000 |
| Best Adjudicator | ₹20,000 |
| Second-Best Adjudicator | ₹13,000 |
| Third-Best Adjudicator | ₹7,500 |
| Best Invited Adjudicator | ₹7,000 |
| Second Best Invited Adjudicator | ₹5,000 |
| Best WGM Speaker | ₹5,000 |
| Second Best WGM Speaker | ₹2,500 |
| Best WGM Adjudicator | ₹5,000 |
| Best WGM Team | ₹10,000 |
The detailed prize distribution is provided on page 6 of the official brochure.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Justice R.K. Tankha Memorial Parliamentary Debate 2026 | October 30 to November 1, 2026 |
Venue
Dharmashastra National Law University, BRBRAITT Campus, South Civil Lines, Ridge Road, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh – 482001
Break Night
JRKTPD’26 will also feature a Break Night for participants after the preliminary rounds. According to the brochure, it will be organised at a premium venue and is intended to provide participants with an opportunity to interact and socialise with fellow debaters.
Registration Process
Interested participants may register through the official JRKTPD’26 Linktree provided by the organisers.
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Contact Information
For queries, participants may contact:
- Parnika Patni: +91 7247208297
- Aryan Sharma: +91 6281327839
- Kaif Ahmed: +91 8982820165
- Shridhar Tiwari: +91 8770256885
- Shrishti Shrivastava: +91 9165373115
- Aditya Thakur: +91 9343783890
Email: [email protected]
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