Lex Scripta, 2026 | Judgment Writing Competition by Babu Banarasi Das University: Register by Feb 20

About Babu Banarasi Das University

Babu Banarasi Das University (BBDU), located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, is a private university established in 2010 by Dr. Akhilesh Das in honor of his father, former CM of UP, Babu Banarasi Das. With over 25,000 students and 100+ programs in engineering, management, and pharmacy, it offers a 100-acre campus with extensive, modern amenities. 

About the School of Legal Studies

The School of Legal Studies of BBDU which has the reputation of being the top law college in UP envisages advancement of institutional expertise in the area of legal research and education by augmenting academic and professional excellence, developing critical and relentless engagement with legal theory and practice, synergizing law, legal research, law education and action to further the quest for justice.

School of Legal Studies aspires to open new vistas in the arena of law, legal studies, theoretical and clinical legal education through an incessant endeavour towards developing academic potential, critical analytical ability, advocacy, counselling and mediation skills so as to fully equip the students with learning which in intellectually stimulating, socially vital and professionally enriching.

About the Competition

The Lex Scripta, 2026, A Judgment writing competition is conceived to foster excellence in judicial writing by immersing students in the role of a judge. Participants are required to examine a given factual framework, apply the law with coherence and precision, and produce a comprehensive, well-reasoned judgment.

The competition integrates analytical advocacy with the discipline of adjudication, challenging students to identify and frame issues, assess competing submissions, evaluate relevant facts and authorities, and arrive at a principled determination reflecting both legal acumen and judicial restraint. Fundamentally, the competition seeks to cultivate sound judicial reasoning, reinforce adherence to the rule of law, and promote clarity and accessibility in legal writing.

Eligibility

• The competition is open to students currently enrolled in a three-year LL.B. programme or a five-year LL.B. programme at any recognised institution in India.
• Participation may be either individual or in teams comprising a maximum of two students, with joint authorship permitted.
• Each entry shall be limited to one submission only.
• There is no restriction on the number of entries permitted from any single institution.

Registration Process

• Registration for the Lex Scripta, 2026, Judgment Writing Competition is free of charge.
• All eligible participants must complete the registration process on or before 20.02.2026 by submitting the required details on the given link.
• Participants shall ensure that the information furnished at the time of registration is accurate and complete.
• All official communication, including updates, clarifications, and results, shall be conveyed solely through the contact details provided during registration.

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Prize and perks

• Winner: Trophy along with a cash prize of ₹5,100.
• First runner-up: Trophy along with a cash prize of ₹2,100.
• Second runner-up: Trophy accompanied by a consolation prize.
• Participation: E-certificates will be awarded to all participants in recognition of their involvement.

Deadlines /dates

• Registration opens: 3rd February, 2026
• Last date of registration: 20th February, 2026
• Date of release of proposition: 22nd February, 2026
• Last date of submission: 22nd February, 2026 on or before 11:59 PM
• Result declaration & valedictory ceremony (on campus): 28th February, 2026 (tentative)

Contact Information

For any queries, please contact the Student Convenors:

• Ms. Shifa Parveen || Contact (+91) 6393466453
• Ms. Irtiqua Beg || Contact (+91) 9161866126
• Mr. Aryan Yadav || Contact (+91) 6390457503
• Ms. Ojaswita Swami || Contact (+91) 8586897678
• Ms. Saloni Yadav || Contact (+91) 87913 06667

The brochure is here.