Padma Vibhushan N.A. Palkhivala Memorial National Research Paper Competition 2026 by MNLU Mumbai [Cash Prizes Rs 22.5K]: Submit by Oct 1
About Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai
Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai is a premier public law institution established in 2014 under the Maharashtra National Law University Act.
About the Opportunity
Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, in association with the All India Federation of Tax Practitioners – Western Zone (AIFTP-WZ) and the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Bar Association, Mumbai, is pleased to announce the Padma Vibhushan N.A. Palkhivala Memorial National Research Paper Competition 2026.
Add LawBhoomi as your preferred source on Google.
The Research Paper Competition is conceived as a complement to the N.A. Palkhivala Memorial National Moot Court Competition and seeks to provide students with a platform to showcase their analytical, research and legal writing skills while engaging with contemporary developments in taxation law and allied fields.
The Competition encourages participants to explore novel legal questions, develop innovative perspectives and contribute meaningfully to academic and policy discourse.
Themes
- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and Tax Surveillance: A Constitutional Collision?
- The Faceless Tax Regime: Has the Objective of Enhancing Efficiency, Transparency, and Accountability Been Achieved, or Has the Right to Be Heard Become Illusory?
- The Shifting Burden of Proof in Financial and Tax Laws: Has the Jurisprudence Evolved Unfairly? (with specific reference to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002; the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988; the Goods and Services Tax regime; the Income-tax Act, 1961; and the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015.)
Participation
The Research Paper Competition is open to students from institutions across the country. Each submission may be authored by up to two participants.
There is no registration fee for participation in the Research Paper Competition. Participants are required to submit their manuscripts through the prescribed Google Form.
Join live law courses and learn directly from legal professionals.
Important Date
Submission Deadline: 1 October 2026
Announcement of Results: 31 October 2026
Evaluation & Publication
Entries will be evaluated by a distinguished panel comprising judges, advocates, chartered accountants and eminent academicians.
The three highest-ranked submissions will receive cash prizes and Certificates of Merit.
The winning paper will be considered for publication in the AIFTP-WZ Journal, the official online platform of the ITAT Bar Association, Mumbai, as well as other leading publications in the field of taxation law.
Prizes
- Winner — ₹10,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
- Runner-Up — ₹7,500 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
- Second Runner-Up — ₹5,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
Submission Procedure
Click Here to Submit.
The brochure and official documents are here.
Attention all law students and lawyers!
Are you tired of missing out on internship, job opportunities and law notes?
Well, fear no more! With 2+ lakhs students already on board, you don't want to be left behind. Be a part of the biggest legal community around!
Join our WhatsApp Groups (Click Here) and Telegram Channel (Click Here) and get instant notifications.
