The Faculty of Law, GLS University, Ahmedabad, invites registrations for the Shri I. M. Nanavati Memorial Moot Court Competition 2026–27, scheduled for January 8–10, 2027.
The competition offers cash prizes totalling ₹5,46,000 and a constitutional law problem involving gig workers, platform businesses and algorithmic accountability.
About GLS University
GLS University is a multidisciplinary university located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It carries forward the educational legacy of the Gujarat Law Society, founded in 1927.
The University offers programmes across disciplines, combining academic learning with professional and practical education.
About the Faculty of Law, GLS University
The Faculty of Law offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral legal education. Its teaching combines academic study with practical learning through moot courts, case discussions and interaction with practising advocates.
It organises competitions, conferences and academic events to develop students’ research, analytical and advocacy skills.
About the Competition
The competition commemorates Shri I. M. Nanavati’s contribution to law and education. Participants will research the proposition, prepare written submissions and present oral arguments.
The competition comprises Preliminary Rounds, Quarter-finals, Semi-finals and the Final, alongside a Researcher’s Test.
Theme and Moot Proposition
The proposition combines constitutional law, labour law, corporate law and technology regulation.
Set in a fictional jurisdiction, it concerns the relationship between a digital platform and its gig workers. Key questions include:
- Whether platform workers should be treated as employees despite contractual descriptions as independent contractors.
- Whether algorithmic control justifies piercing the corporate veil.
- The relationship between gig-worker classification and labour protections.
- Judicial authority to impose welfare contributions on private companies.
- Natural justice and human review of automated account restrictions.
- The relevance of comparative foreign jurisprudence.
Eligibility and Team Composition
- Open to students pursuing three-year or integrated five-year LL.B. programmes in India.
- Participation is limited to 32 teams, on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Each institution may send one team.
- The rulebook specifies three members: two Speakers and one Researcher.
- All members must belong to the same institution.
The rulebook also restricts repeat participation by the same team from previous editions. Teams affected by this provision should seek clarification.
Registration Fee
| Option | Fee per Team |
|---|---|
| Without accommodation | ₹5,000 |
| With accommodation | ₹7,500 |
Registration requires institutional approval and payment proof. Fees are non-refundable.
Prizes
| Award | Cash Prize |
|---|---|
| Winning Team | ₹2,25,000 |
| First Runner-up | ₹1,50,000 |
| Best Memorial — Appellant | ₹25,000 |
| Best Memorial — Respondent | ₹25,000 |
| Best Researcher | ₹21,000 |
| Best Student Advocate — Appellant | ₹50,000 |
| Best Student Advocate — Respondent | ₹50,000 |
Trophies accompany the listed awards. All participants receive certificates.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Moot problem released | October 23, 2026 |
| Registration deadline | November 20, 2026 |
| Clarification deadline | December 1, 2026 |
| Soft-copy memorial deadline | December 20, 2026 |
| Postal hard-copy deadline | December 24, 2026 |
| Reporting and Researcher’s Test | January 8, 2027 |
| Inauguration and elimination rounds | January 9, 2027 |
| Final and Valedictory Ceremony | January 10, 2027 |
Memorial Submission
Prepare memorials for both sides. Submit Word and PDF copies online, post four copies per side, and bring ten copies per side to the competition.
Consult the rulebook for formatting, anonymity, page limits, binding and penalties.
Click here to submit memorials through the rulebook’s designated form
Mode and Venue
The competition will take place in person at:
GLS University, GLS Campus, Opposite Law Garden, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad – 380006, Gujarat.
Registration Procedure
Complete the registration form with the required institutional endorsement and payment receipt before the deadline.
Click here to register through the rulebook’s designated form
Rulebook and Moot Proposition
Download the competition rulebook
Contact Details
Email: mootcourt@glsuniversity.ac.in
Faculty Coordinators:
- Dr Riya Kanwar: +91 8764067991.
- Ms Dipal Pandey: +91 9327071797.
Student Coordinators:
- Rohan Kumar Raju: +91 9574067414.
- Aditya Singh: +91 6356052050.
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