The Moot Court Society, School of Law, SGT University is organising LOKMANTRA – 10th SGTU Moot Court Competition, 2026, providing law students with a platform to showcase advocacy, legal research, drafting, and analytical skills on constitutional and legal issues.
About the Organization
Established in 2002, SGT University is a UGC-recognized institution in Gurugram and is accredited with NAAC A+. Its School of Law provides legal education combining academic learning with practical training. The Moot Court Society is a student-run body focused on developing courtroom advocacy, legal research, and drafting skills.
Eligibility
- Students pursuing a 3-year or 5-year LL.B. degree from any recognized university or institution in India are eligible.
- Each team may consist of 3 members: 2 Speakers and 1 Researcher.
- Teams may alternatively consist of 2 members: 2 Speakers.
- Each institution may register more than one team.
Competition details
- Competition: LOKMANTRA – 10th SGTU Moot Court Competition, 2026.
- Organiser: Moot Court Society, School of Law, SGT University.
- Mode: Offline.
- Venue: SGT University campus.
- Theme: Constitutional Governance, Civil Liberties & Digital Rights.
- The moot proposition deals with a compromised national entrance examination, public protests, fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 21, internet shutdowns, censorship, and limits of state power.
Registration Fee
- With Accommodation: ₹5,000 per team.
- Without Accommodation: ₹3,000 per team.
Prizes
- Winner: ₹51,000 + Trophy.
- Runner-Up: ₹31,000 + Trophy.
- Best Memorial: ₹11,000.
- Best Speaker: ₹11,000.
- Best Researcher: ₹11,000.
- Top performers will also have access to internship opportunities with partner law firms and organisations.
Important Dates
- Release of Moot Proposition and Registration Opens: 9 September 2026.
- Last Date of Registration: 5 October 2026.
- Last Date to Seek Clarifications: 7 October 2026.
- Release of Clarifications: 10 October 2026.
- Last Date for Memorial Submission (Soft Copy): 17 October 2026.
- Submission of Memorials (4 Hard Copies) and Inaugural: 22 October 2026.
- Competition Dates: 22–24 October 2026.
Registration Process
- Complete the online registration form.
- Submit the requisite registration fee through the official payment scanner or gateway provided in the competition links.
- Teams may refer to the official moot proposition, rule book, and brochure for detailed requirements.
How to apply
Interested participants may register by completing the online registration form by clicking here.
- Email: mcs@sgtuniversity.org
- Contact: +91-7217783003
- Contact: +91-9315728455
Important Links
- Registration Form: Registration Link
- Moot Problem: Moot Problem Link
- Rule Book: Rules and Guidelines Link
- Brochure: Brochure Link
