7th Lex Fortissimus Moot Court Competition, 2026 by Bangalore Institute of Legal Studies [Cash Prizes Rs 75K]: Register by Apr 15

About Organisation

Bangalore Institute of Legal Studies (BILS), founded in 1993 under the esteemed BHS Higher Education Society, stands as a beacon of legal scholarship and professional excellence. Conceived by the visionary Shri N.B. Bhat – former IPS officer, Vice President of BHS HES and Dean of BILS- the Institution was established with a singular mission: ‘Achieving Academic Excellence in Law. Over the decades, BILS has emerged as a distinguished centre of legal education, having nurtured Over 2000 advocates, secured 55 university ranks, and earned more than 10 gold medals. BILS has been recognized by several leading national surveys for its academic excellence.

About The Opportunity

The Bangalore Institute of Legal Studies (BILS) is proud to announce its flagship moot court competition, the 7th Edition of Lex Fortissimus.

The competition hones advocacy skills, encourages interpretation of statutes, and provides a prestigious platform to network with legal luminaries. Ultimately, students develop the analytical precision required to navigate the intersection of emerging technology and criminal jurisprudence

Theme

The Bangalore Institute of Legal Studies (BILS) proudly presents the 7th Edition of Lex Fortissimus, its flagship moot court competition, dedicated to fostering excellence in legal research, advocacy, and critical analysis among aspiring legal professionals. This year’s moot proposition is anchored in the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act), situated within the complexities of a rapidly evolving digital healthcare ecosystem.  

Beyond the NDPS framework, the proposition expands into multiple contemporary legal domains. It examines the admissibility and evidentiary value of electronic records under the Bharatiya SakshyaAdhiniyam, 2023, the legality of digital surveillance and data access in light of constitutional privacy protections, and the financial implications of alleged illicit transactions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.

Additionally, it touches upon regulatory ambiguities surrounding AI enabled medical advisory systems under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, highlighting the challenges posed by technological innovation to existing legal frameworks.

Eligibility

Participation is strictly restricted to bonafide law students pursuing a 3-year LL.B. or 5- year Integrated LL.B. degree course from any Bar Council of India (BCI) recognized institution.

Registration Fee

Provisional Registration: Institutions may reserve a slot by sending an official “Provisional Registration” Email to – [email protected].

Final Registration: Completion of registration is only confirmed upon the submission of the Official Registration Form and the prescribed Registration Fee. Teams opting for accommodation shall pay an amount of ₹6,500/- , and teams not opting for accommodation shall pay an amount of ₹4,000 /- .

Prizes

• Winning team: 35000/-
• Runners up: 25000/-
• Best speaker: 5000/-
• Best Memorial: 5000/-
• Best Researcher: 5000/-

Important Dates

• March 31, 2026 Release of Official Brochure
• April 15, 2026 Deadline for Provisional Registration
• April 22, 2026 Deadline for Final Registration
• April 24, 2026 Last Date to Seek Clarifications
• April 30, 2026 Submission of Memorials (Soft Copy)
• May 5, 2026 Submission of Memorials (Hard Copy)
• May 9, 2026 Inauguration Ceremony
• May 9, 2026 Researcher’s Test
• May 9 – 10, 2026 Moot Court Oral Rounds

Registration Process

1. Provisional Registration: Institutions may reserve a slot by sending an official “Provisional Registration” Email to-[email protected].

2. Final Registration: Completion of registration is only confirmed upon the submission of the Official Registration Form and the prescribed Registration Fee. Teams opting for accommodation shall pay an amount of 6,500/-, and teams not opting for accommodation shall pay an amount of ₹4,000/-.

Bank details:

Account Number: 04752200006479

IFSC Code: CNRB0010475 

QR Code provided in the Brochure (please refer) 

3. Registration link: Provided In the Brochure (please refer)

4. Transaction Proof: Teams must upload a clear screenshot or a PDF of the Transaction Receipt (UTR/Transaction ID) within the Google Form for verification.

5. Team Code Assignment: Upon successful verification of the form and payment, the Organizing Committee will issue a unique Team Code. This code must be used for all future correspondence.

6. Non-Refundability: The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances once the team’s slot is confirmed.

7. Travel & Accommodation: Once registration is confirmed, teams are requested to submit their arrival details and mode of transport to the Moot Court Committee to enable the coordination of your local transit arrangements.

Contact Info

• Ms. SUPRITHA C, Asst. prof. of Law, PH. NO: 82966 47933
• Mrs. SADULNISA, Asst. prof. of Law, PH. NO: 90350 35772

STUDENT CO-ORDINATORS

Ms. SAKSHI KANKARIYA5th Year B.A., LL.B, PH. NO: 80739 83953

Ms. MANJUSHA H DONGRE 4th Year B.A.,LL.B, PH. NO: 87621 22159

COLLEGE

Email id: [email protected] and  [email protected]

Important Links

• Brochure is here.
• Proposition is here
• Rules are here
• Registration link is here.