State-Level Moot Court Competition 2026 by N. Natarajan Charitable Trust: Register by Nov 10

About the N. Natarajan Charitable Trust

The N. Natarajan Charitable Trust was established by the juniors of the late Shri N. Natarajan, Senior Advocate (1931–2021), to carry forward his legacy of excellence, mentorship and service. During his career spanning over six decades at the Bar, Shri Natarajan served as Public Prosecutor from 1975 and was designated Senior Advocate in 1978. He served as Chief Prosecutor in the Bofors and Bombay Bomb Blasts cases. More than 85 juniors trained in his chambers, many of whom have since become members of the Bench and leading advocates at the Bar.

Now in its 11th year, the Trust organises National and State Level Moot Court Competitions and a Law Lecture Series. It also sponsors the legal education of deserving students and supports law-related events at universities and colleges.

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The competition is organised in association with the Madras Bar Association, which was founded on 14 March 1865 and is among the oldest Bar Associations in the country. The Association has partnered with the Trust for this moot court competition since 2015.

About the Competition

The N. Natarajan Charitable Trust State Level Moot Court Competition 2026 aims to promote excellence in legal research, memorial drafting and courtroom advocacy. Organised by members of the legal fraternity of the Madras High Court, the competition provides participants with an opportunity to experience courtroom proceedings in an authentic setting.

The final rounds will be adjudicated by sitting Judges of the Hon’ble High Court of Madras, alongside Senior Advocates. The competition will be contested for The N. Natarajan Ever Rolling Trophy.

Dates: 4–6 December 2026

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Venue: Madras Bar Association, High Court Buildings, Madras High Court, Chennai – 600 104, and the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The final round will be held at the New Auditorium, High Court of Madras.

Competition Structure:

The competition will comprise the following stages:

• Memorial Submission
• Researcher’s Test
• Preliminary Rounds
• Advanced Rounds, comprising Quarter-Finals and Semi-Finals
• Final Round

Eligibility

• The competition is open to bona fide law students enrolled in a three-year or five-year LL.B. degree course at an institution in Tamil Nadu or Puducherry.
• Only one team may participate from each institution.
• Each team must comprise two or three members, including two Speakers and an optional third member as Researcher.
• In a two-member team, one of the Speakers must also appear for the Researcher’s Test.

Theme

The competition will focus on Criminal Law, a subject closely associated with the professional practice and teaching legacy of Shri N. Natarajan.

Registration Fee

The registration fee is INR 1,000 per team.

Payment must be made in favour of The N. Natarajan Charitable Trust through Demand Draft or online bank transfer. Bank account details are available on the official website.

Prizes and Awards

Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded in the following categories:

• Winner: Cash Prize and The N. Natarajan Ever Rolling Trophy
• Runner-up: Cash Prize and Trophy
• Best Memorandum: Cash Prize and Trophy
• Best Speaker in Final: Cash Prize and Trophy
• Best Speaker (Preliminary Rounds): Cash Prize and Trophy
• Best Researcher: Cash Prize and Trophy

Certificates will be awarded to all participants who attend the Valedictory and Prize Distribution Ceremony.

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Accommodation may be provided, at the Trust’s discretion, to eligible participants travelling from districts other than Chennai. Food will be provided from the afternoon of 4 December to the afternoon of 6 December 2026.

Important Dates

Registration Procedure

Click Here To Register.

Interested teams must complete the online registration process through the registration link on or before 10 November 2026, 11:59 PM.

The registration process involves the following steps:

1. Visit the official website and access the online registration portal.
2. Enter the institution’s PIN code and provide the required institution and faculty-in-charge details.
3. Add the details of each team member and upload their college identity cards or bona fide certificates.
4. Upload the authorisation letter signed by the Head of the Institution. The prescribed format can be downloaded from within the registration form.
5. Pay the registration fee and upload proof of payment. Teams opting for payment through Demand Draft must also send the physical Demand Draft by Speed Post or courier so that it reaches the Trust Office by 16 November 2026.
6. Submit the completed registration form.

A confirmation email containing the final Team Code will be sent by 11 November 2026. If a team does not receive the confirmation email, its registration will be treated as incomplete, and the Organising Committee must be contacted.

Address for Sending Demand Drafts and Hard Copies:

Organising Committee,
The N. Natarajan Charitable Trust Moot Court Competition 2026,
1K, Gaiety Palace, 1st Floor, Blackers Road,
Chennai – 600 002, Tamil Nadu.

Contact Details

Ms. Shakeenaa Abdul Gafoor
Advocate and Event Convenor
Phone: +91 94441 85045 (Call/WhatsApp)

General Enquiries: [email protected]

Clarifications Regarding the Moot Proposition and Rules Only: [email protected]

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Important Links

• Moot Proposition: Click Here
• Rulebook: Click Here
• Brochure: Click Here