Nationwide Online Case Analysis Competition 2025 – “Prism of Precedents” [Cash Prizes Worth Rs 20K]: Register by Oct 12

About Presidency School of Law

The Presidency School of Law (PSOL), under Presidency University, Bengaluru, proudly presents the Nationwide Online Case Analysis Competition 2025 organized by the Constitutional Law Committee (CLC).The Committee is committed to advancing legal scholarship and analytical excellence by providing a national platform for students to explore constitutional jurisprudence through case law interpretation and critical analysis.

Details of the Event

The competition — “Prism of Precedents” — invites law students from across India to analyze landmark judgments of the Supreme Court of India.

It aims to promote an in-depth understanding of judicial reasoning, constitutional interpretation, and evolving precedents that shape Indian democracy.

Participants will engage in a written case analysis based on selected constitutional themes, showcasing their research, articulation, and analytical prowess.

Levels of Competition

The competition will be conducted in a single round based on written submissions.

Entries will be evaluated by an expert panel of legal academicians and professionals on parameters such as originality, clarity, coherence, and legal reasoning.

Eligibility

The competition is open to all students currently enrolled in:

Three-year or Five-year LL.B. programs at recognized law schools/universities across India.

Participants may register individually or as a team of two members.

Theme

Participants are required to choose a case relevant to one of the following constitutional themes:

1. Right to Privacy vis-à-vis Protected Communications
2. The Constitutional Development of Personal Law-related Rights
3. Freedom of Speech and Expression vis-à-vis Reasonable Restrictions
4. Constitutional Morality and Public Morality
5. Environmental Jurisprudence within the Constitutional Framework
6. Constitutional Protection of the Rights of Indigenous Communities
7. Constitutional Dimensions of Intellectual Property Rights
8. Right to Health and Medical Accountability
9. Constitutional Safeguards in Criminal Justice
10. Constitutional Morality in Economic Regulation

Submission Categories

Participants must submit a case analysis report within 2,000–2,500 words (excluding footnotes).

All submissions must be original, unpublished, and prepared strictly as per the prescribed format.

Prizes

Exciting Cash Rewards Await the Best Legal Minds!

• Winner: ₹10,000 + Certificate of Merit (Online)
• 1st Runner-Up: ₹7,000 + Certificate of Merit (Online)
• 2nd Runner-Up: ₹3,000 + Certificate of Merit (Online)
• Top 10 Entries: Certificate of Excellence (Online)
• All Valid Entries: Certificate of Participation (Online)

Formatting Guidelines

• Word Limit: 2,000–2,500 words (excluding footnotes)
• File Format: PDF
• Font: Times New Roman
• Font Size: 12 (Main Text), 10 (Footnotes), 14 (Headings)
• Line Spacing: 1.5 (Main Text), Single (Footnotes)
• Margin: 1 inch on all sides
• Alignment: Justified
• Citation Format: Bluebook 20th Edition

Selection Guidelines

1. Submissions must be original and unpublished (Plagiarism beyond 15% will lead to disqualification).
2. The case selected must relate to the chosen theme and be from the Supreme Court of India.
3. The case must have current legal relevance and not be overruled or rendered obsolete.
4. Evaluation will focus on depth of research, clarity, structure, analytical reasoning, and originality.

Submission Guidelines

• Each submission must include a cover page with:
  • Participant’s Name(s)
  • Institution Name
  • Contact Details
• Submissions must be in PDF format and uploaded via the official registration link.
• Only entries received before the submission deadline will be considered.

Important Dates

• Registrations Open: August 21, 2025
• Submission Deadline: October 12, 2025
• Declaration of Results: November 4, 2025

Registration Fees

• Individual Registration: ₹200
• Team Registration (2 Members): ₹300
• Maximum two authors per submission.

Registration Process / Submission Procedure

Participants can register through provided in the event brochure:

• Step 1: Scan the “Register Now” QR code.
• Step 2: Complete the registration form with accurate details.
• Step 3: Make the payment via the “Scan to Pay” QR code.
• Step 4: Submit your analysis by the deadline.

Click Here to Register.

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Student Coordinators:

• Kumar Prabhakar: +91 98358 16021
• Lalima: +91 88489 10980

The brochure is here.