About the Organizer

The School of Legal Studies, Babu Banarasi Das University, Lucknow, is organizing the 1st Justice D.P. Gupta Moot Court Competition – 2026 in honour of Hon’ble Justice D.P. Gupta, Former Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court, whose remarkable contribution to the legal fraternity continues to inspire generations of law students and professionals.

About the Competition

The competition aims to provide an excellent platform for budding legal minds to enhance their advocacy, legal research, drafting, and courtroom skills through healthy academic interaction and competitive learning.

The moot court competition will bring together students from law universities and colleges across the country and provide them an opportunity to engage with complex legal issues, prepare written submissions, and present oral arguments before experienced panels.

Event Details

  • Event: 1st Justice D.P. Gupta Moot Court Competition – 2026
  • Organizer: School of Legal Studies, Babu Banarasi Das University, Lucknow
  • Venue: School of Legal Studies, BBD University, Lucknow
  • Mode: Hybrid
  • Registration Deadline: June 20, 2026
  • Final Rounds & Valedictory: July 17–18, 2026

Important Dates

  • Release of Moot Proposition & Start of Registration: May 8, 2026
  • Last Date of Registration: June 20, 2026
  • Last Date for Seeking Clarifications: June 25, 2026
  • Release of Clarifications: June 26, 2026
  • Last Date of Memorial Submission: June 28, 2026
  • Inaugural Ceremony, Exchange of Memorials & Researcher Test: July 1, 2026
  • Preliminary Rounds: July 2, 2026
  • Octa Round & Quarter Round: July 3, 2026
  • Semi-Final & Final Rounds: July 17, 2026
  • Valedictory Ceremony: July 18, 2026

Registration Fee

The registration fee is ₹3,000/- per team.

Awards and Prizes

  • Winners: ₹51,000/- Cash Prize and Trophy
  • Runner-ups: ₹31,000/- Cash Prize and Trophy
  • Best Speaker: ₹5,100/- Cash Prize and Trophy
  • Best Memorial: ₹5,100/- Cash Prize and Trophy
  • Best Researcher: ₹5,100/- Cash Prize and Trophy

Registration Link

Interested teams may register through the following Google Form:

https://forms.gle/9wqyGJwwqKDJGupC9

Moot Proposition and Rulebook

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WJTUXbJ-v7-GMnP-Orxvl2yvJy-OMZDx/view?usp=drive_link

Contact Information

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