National Article Writing Competition 2025 by CLAP, NLU Ranchi [Cash Prizes Rs 10K]: Register by Nov 23

About NLU Ranchi

The National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi, established in 2010, as the 14 National Law University of India is a premier law university of the State of Jharkhand dedicated to legal research and education. The university has been recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC) in September 2011 u/s 22, u/s 12B in the year 2018 of the UGC ACT of 1956 and Bar Council of India (BCI).

About Centre for Legal Aid Programme

The Centre for Legal Aid Programme (CLAP) is an integral centre of learning at National University of Study and Research (NUSRL), Ranchi, recognized by the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India under its Pro Bono Club Scheme and it is also affiliated with JHALSA and DLSA, Ranchi Over the years CLAP has collaborated with local NGOs, undertaken prison visits, conducting speed mentoring sessions, and organised legal aid courses, and national level seminars, among other activities.

CLAP reflects the mission of NUSRL to create socially responsible lawyers and strengthens legal movement in Jharkhand and beyond. With a strong commitment to human rights, equality, and social justice, the Centre strives to make the legal system more inclusive and responsive to the needs of all.

Eligibility

The competition is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in any recognised university or institution.

Theme

“Unveiling the Shadows: Reassessing Legal Safeguards Against Social Injustices”

A nation’s commitment to justice is assessed by its proactive protection of the vulnerable, rather than solely by its codified laws. Despite India’s robust legal protections, a significant disparity exists between legislative assurances and actual experiences, often characterised by the unavailability of legal assistance.

A right lacks of significance if an individual is unable to access the justice system for its enforcement, permitting social injustices to flourish in obscurity. The theme serves as a prompt to stimulate a critical discourse on the interaction between law, enforcement, and the vital role of legal aid.

Sub Themes

• Challenges in Enforcing the Prohibition of Dowry
• The Restraint of Child Marriage: Navigating Conflicts with Personal Laws
• Preventing Identity-Based Atrocities: Assessing the Efficacy of Special Protections
• Effectiveness of Civil Remedies for Domestic Violence
• Acid Attacks: Legal Reforms and Victim Compensation
• ‘Honour’ Killings: Gaps in the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Note: Authors are free to write on any aspect of these themes or on interplay of different themes. They must select a specific aspect of the broader theme(s) selected, to focus on for a more in-depth analysis.

Prizes

Prize to be awarded to the Top 3 Submissions

• Rs.5000-1st Prize
• Rs.3000-2nd Prize
• Rs.2000-3rd Prize

The Top 3 submissions will be awarded in the Online workshop. Winning team/individual will be honoured with the opportunity to present their article during this workshop.

Honourable mention for 5 other teams.

All winning and selected articles will be considered for publication.

Formatting Guidelines

Body: Times New Roman, Font Size 12, 1.5 Line Spacing. Footnotes: Times New Roman, Font Size 10, Single Line Spacing.

Submission Guidelines

• All submissions must be accompanied by an abstract of preferably 100– 150 words, and at no time more than 200 words, briefly explaining the crux of the submission/the research question/focus of commentary or analysis and if possible, the structure of the submission. 2. Word Limit: 1500-2000 words (exclusive of footnotes).
• Citation Style: OSCOLA, 4th Edition.
• Co-authorship of up to 2 authors is permitted.
• The essay must be submitted in Microsoft Word Document format (.doc/.docx) only.
• The participants must refrain from including their names or any information hinting at their identity. The article must not disclose the identity of the participant(s) in any way, failing which, the entry shall bedisqualified. All the information about the authors should be included in the registration form, separate from the article.

Registration and Submission Deadline

• Registration Deadline: 23^rd November, 2025
• Submission Deadline: 11:59 PM, 14 December 2025

Registration Fees

• Single Author: ₹150
• Co-Authorship: ₹250

Note: The co-authorship fee is a single, combined payment for the entire team.

Payment Details:

• Account Name: NUSRL RANCHI
• Account Number: 490710110003104
• IFSC Code: BKID0005900
• Branch: NUSRL Campus, Ranchi

Registration Process

Click Here To Register.

Submission Procedure

Submission Email: [email protected]

Contact Information

• Aman Ayush (Convenor- CLAP) – +91 78570 25658
• Eylah Singh (Convenor-CLAP) – +91 99710 78025

Nagri, P.O Bukru, Kanke-Pithoria Road, Kanke, Ranchi, Jharkhand – 834006

The brochure is here.