Babu Banarasi Das University, Lucknow, is organising the 1st Justice D.P. Gupta Moot Court Competition 2026 in hybrid mode for law students across India.
About Babu Banarasi Das University
Babu Banarasi Das University (BBDU), Lucknow, is a multidisciplinary institution committed to academic excellence, professional competence, and holistic development. Through its various schools and departments, the University seeks to foster leadership, innovation, and practical learning among students.
The School of Legal Studies at BBDU is dedicated to advancing legal education through advocacy training, legal research, moot court exercises, legal aid initiatives, internships, seminars, and academic engagement with contemporary legal issues. The institution places significant emphasis on experiential learning and professional development.
About the Competition
The 1st Justice D.P. Gupta Moot Court Competition, 2026 is being organised by the School of Legal Studies, Babu Banarasi Das University, to promote advocacy, legal research, drafting skills, and practical legal education among law students. The competition is dedicated to the legacy of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dwarka Prasad Gupta, former Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court.
The competition provides participants with an opportunity to engage in simulated court proceedings, analyse complex constitutional and environmental law issues, prepare memorials, and present oral arguments before experienced academicians and legal professionals. The moot proposition revolves around environmental governance, tribal rights, sustainable development, and constitutional principles.
About the Moot Proposition
The moot problem titled Forest Protection Group v. Union of Vakanda & Ors. raises significant questions concerning environmental clearances, tribal rights, forest conservation, sustainable development, administrative law, and constitutional governance. Participants will argue issues relating to environmental impact assessments, Gram Sabha consent, mining leases, and the balance between developmental objectives and environmental protection.
Duration
The competition will be conducted from July 17–18, 2026.
Mode
This is a hybrid moot court competition.
Location
The competition is being organised by the School of Legal Studies, Babu Banarasi Das University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Eligibility Criteria
- Students enrolled in recognised undergraduate or postgraduate law programmes may participate.
- Participation must be through an authorised institutional team.
- Teams must comply with the rules and regulations prescribed by the organisers.
- Registration must be completed before the prescribed deadline.
Registration Fee
The registration fee is ₹3,000 per team. The fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Awards & Prizes
- Winner: ₹51,000 cash prize and trophy.
- Runner-Up: ₹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.
Important Dates
- Last Date for Registration: June 20, 2026
- Last Date for Seeking Clarifications: June 25, 2026
- Release of Clarifications: June 26, 2026
- Last Date for Memorial Submission: June 28, 2026
- Inaugural Ceremony, Exchange of Memorials & Researcher Test: July 1, 2026
- Preliminary Rounds: July 2, 2026
- Octa Finals & Quarter Finals: July 3, 2026
- Semi-Finals & Finals: July 17, 2026
- Valedictory Ceremony: July 18, 2026
What You Will Gain
- National-level mooting experience.
- Exposure to contemporary constitutional and environmental law issues.
- Development of legal research, drafting, and advocacy skills.
- Interaction with academicians and legal professionals.
- Opportunity to compete for substantial cash prizes and recognition.
- Enhancement of courtroom presentation and legal argumentation abilities.
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Apply By June 20, 2026!
Interested candidates may register through:
Registration Link:
https://forms.gle/9wqyGJwwqKDJGupC9
Official Email:
solsmootcourtcommittee@bbdu.ac.in
Official Website:
https://bbdu.ac.in/
Registration Fee:
₹3,000 per team
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