About Himachal Pradesh University

Himachal Pradesh University was established by an Act of the Legislative Assembly of Himachal Pradesh on 22nd July, 1970 as a response to the needs and aspirations of the Union Territory, poised for full statehood in the Union of India on 25th January, 1971.

It is the only multi-faculty residential and affiliating university in the State that provides higher education to urban, rural and tribal areas through formal and distant modes. Himachal Pradesh University is a multi-faculty and affiliating university. It stands for knowledge, learning, progress, humanity, tolerance, intellect, morality, determination, thought, and discernment. It is a grade ‘A’ accredited university by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council.

About Department of Laws, Himachal Pradesh University

The Faculty of Law came into existence in 1970 when the University was established. Initially it was housed in D.A.V. School, Middle Bazar. Later on it was shifted to Ava Lodge, Chaura Maidan where it remained functional upto 1983. The Faculty was relocated in the University campus in 1984 and finally shifted to its own building in 1993.

Since its inception the faculty has been actively engaged in imparting legal education, training and legal research benefiting students desirous of pursuing their career in law. The Faculty has a distinction of producing some best professionals, statesmen and officers rendering useful service to the nation. 

Its Alumni include Judges of High Courts, Union Cabinet Ministers, State Cabinet Ministers, , Senior Bureaucrats, Police Officers, officers of subordinate judiciary, law officers, civil servants and members of the legal profession.  Law graduates from this Faculty are serving all over the country in the lower Courts, High Courts and Supreme Court.

Dates

25th and 26th March 2025

Eligibility

Students enrolled in a full-time or part-time Bachelors’ law programme at the time of the competition are eligible to compete in the Competition. Each College/Law School or University may enter one team ONLY.

Team Composition

A team consisting of three members that satisfies the eligibility Criteria can participate. Each team shall comprise of two speakers and one Researcher. A team of two speakers may also be allowed.

Rounds

The competition shall be of FOUR rounds, namely- Preliminary, Quarter Finals, Semi-Finals and Final round. There shall be no researcher’s test. Following shall be the rules for Oral Presentation in each round.

Location

Department of Laws, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla, Pin – 171005

Registration Procedure

Registration is to be done in accordance with the procedure mentioned in the brochure.

Fee Details

The registration fee is – Rs. 3,500/-

It must be paid on or before March 10, 2025. The amount shall be transferred to the account number mentioned in Brochure.

The screenshot/scanned receipt of the successful payment page shall be shared as an email attachment with the registration form for the purpose of registration. Similarly, printout of the successful payment shall be shared with the hard copy submission of the registration form. Any Query regarding payment can be made at nationalmootcourthpu2025@gmail.com.

Prizes

There shall be a prize trophy, cash prize and certificate for the Winner, runners up, best memorial, and best mooter. Other awards and prizes may be declared during the prize distribution of the Competition. Certificate of Participation shall be given to all the participants.

Cash Prizes

  • Winner – Rs. 11,000/-
  • Runner Up – Rs.  7,000/-
  • Best Speaker – Rs. 3,100/-
  • Best Memorial – Rs. 3,100/-

Deadlines

Last date for registration 10th March, 2025.

Contact Information

  • Email Id – nationalmootcourthpu2025@gmail.com
  • Professor Dr. Lalit Dadwal – +91 9418079729
  • Professor Dr. Shiv Dogra – +91 9417608103
  • Mr. Rahul Singh Jagota – +91 9816800875
  • Mr. Shashwat Saini – +91 982316997
  • Mr. Vidush Chauhan – +91 7807893488

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