9th Law Fest ANURAAG 2025-26 | Prin. N. M. Rajadhyaksha Memorial Debate Competition by MES’s New Law College: Register by Mar 10

About Modern Education Society’s New Law College

Modern Education Society’s New Law College (NLC) is one of the oldest law colleges of our country, carrying a very strong legacy of imparting legal education. The college is located in sprawling 10-acre Mumbai campus in Mahim. Founders of NLC includes Justice Shri P. B. Gajendragadkar (7^th C. J. of India), Bharat Ratna Mahamahopadaya Dr. P. V. Kane (V. C. University of Bombay), Justice Shri B. N. Gokhle (Judge Bombay High Court) and Prin. V. K. Joag (Educationist & Founder Member of Modern Education Society, Poona. NLC had produced many luminaries and great leaders. The institution has a strong Alumni.

About Modern Education Society

The parent body, Modern Education Society (MES) was founded in Pune in 1932 by a group of eminent educationists led by Prin. V. K. Joag along with Principal K. R. Kanitkar and Prin. K. M. Khadye. The members of this group were brought in the traditions set by stalwarts like Justice Mhadeo Govind Ranade, Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, social reformer Gopal Ganesh Agarkar and others who looked upon education as a powerful means of social awakening and socio-economic transformation.

This group’s efforts were supported with generous financial assistance from Wadia and Ruparel families, besides other public-spirited citizens of Poona, Bombay and elsewhere. MES has campuses in Mumbai and Poona and is abode of 7 premiere colleges of India.

About Law Fest: Anuraag and Prin. N. M. Rajadhyaksha Memorial Debate Competition

Anuraag, the 9^th Law Fest, a State- Level Competition of Modern Education Society’s New Law College, Mumbai, is a vibrant academic platform designed to nurture the intellectual, analytical, and advocacy skills of law and other stream of students.

The fest brings together aspiring legal minds from across the state, fostering healthy competition, professional excellence, and collaborative learning through a blend of scholarly events and practical exercises.

Anuraag encourages critical thinking, legal research, courtroom advocacy and ethical discourse, while also providing students with meaningful exposure to real-world legal challenges and contemporary issues.

For the current academic year 2025-26 we are organizing the Moot Court, Debate and Law Quiz competitions.

Theme

Topics for the Debate Competition

• Arranged marriage or Love Marriage – which is better?
• Is Artificial Intelligence a Tool of Advancement or a Threat to Human Agency?

Eligibility

Students Pursuing any degree course of any stream (Arts/ Commerce/ Science) or Law Bachelor’s Degree course of 3 years or 5-year course from any School/ College/ University recognized in India. Every college can send two participants to speak on any one of the topics, one each for the chosen topic and against the chosen topic.

Registration Fees per team

Rs. 600/- Registration charges include on or before 10^th March, 2026

Registration Procedure

Click Here To Register.

Registration shall be deemed confirmed only after they receive the registration fees. Registration charges include Breakfast and Lunch.

Please note the transaction ID on the payment receipt generated to be filled in the g-form.

Registration charges include Breakfast and Lunch.

Please Note: There is no provisions for participants/team regarding cancellation of registration fee as well as refund of registration fees.

Bank Details

• Name of Bank: Bank of Maharashtra
• Account Name: Modern Education Society’s New Law College
• Account No.: 20073837921
• Branch name: THK Marg, Mahim, Mumbai 400016
• IFSC code: MAHB0000093

Prizes

• Best and 2^nd Best Team College Trophies
• Individual Trophies to Best and 2^nd Best Debater + Merit Certificates

Important Dates

• Last Date for Registration: 10^th March, 2026
• Date of Event: 28^th March, 2026

Brochure

Contact Details:

For Any Clarification And Queries Whats App On:

Faculty Coordinators:

• Dr. Pradnya Pahurkar 9653191660
• Prof. Saee Dumbare 730 44 82 022

Student Coordinators: Vidya Doke 720 89 67 838

The brochure is here.