1st Justice Prem Shankar Gupta Memorial National Moot Court Competition 2026 by United University | Register Now

1st Justice Prem Shankar Gupta Memorial National Moot Court Competition 2026 by United University is now open for registrations. Organized by the Moot Court Society of United University, Prayagraj, the competition aims to provide a national platform for law students to showcase their legal research, drafting, and advocacy skills.

The moot court competition commemorates the legacy of Justice Prem Shankar Gupta and encourages students to engage in rigorous legal argumentation and courtroom advocacy.

About United University, Prayagraj

The 1st Justice Prem Shankar Gupta Memorial National Moot Court Competition 2026 by United University is organized by United University Prayagraj through its Moot Court Society.

United University is committed to providing quality legal education and fostering practical legal training through activities such as moot court competitions, legal research initiatives, and advocacy programmes.

The university aims to equip law students with strong analytical and advocacy skills while promoting academic excellence and professional development.

About the Justice Prem Shankar Gupta Memorial National Moot Court Competition

The 1st Justice Prem Shankar Gupta Memorial National Moot Court Competition 2026 by United University is organised as a tribute to Justice Prem Shankar Gupta, a former judge of the Allahabad High Court.

The competition honours his legacy of principled adjudication, intellectual discipline, and commitment to the rule of law.

Through this event, participants will engage in simulated court proceedings involving memorial drafting, legal research, and oral arguments before a distinguished panel of judges, legal practitioners, and academicians.

The competition aims to promote advocacy excellence and strengthen the mooting culture among law students across India.

Event Timeline

Location and Mode

Mode: Hybrid (Online + Offline)

• Preliminary Rounds: Online
• Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals & Final: Offline

Venue: Moot Court Hall, United University Campus, Prayagraj

The 1st Justice Prem Shankar Gupta Memorial National Moot Court Competition 2026 by United University will host its advanced rounds physically at the university campus.

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Format and Structure

Participants will engage in memorial drafting, legal research, and oral advocacy across multiple rounds of the competition.

Eligibility & Requirements

The 1st Justice Prem Shankar Gupta Memorial National Moot Court Competition 2026 by United University is open to:

• Students pursuing 3-year LL.B. programmes
• Students pursuing 5-year integrated LL.B. programmes

Each participating institution must register a team consisting of:

• Two Speakers
• One Researcher

The competition aims to promote high standards of legal argumentation and advocacy among law students.

Registration Details

Teams must register through the official registration portal provided by the organizers.

Registration Fee

• ₹750 per team – Preliminary Round (Online)
• ₹3,000 per team – Offline Rounds (Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals & Final)
• ₹1,500 per team – Accommodation charges for offline rounds

Awards and Prizes

The 1st Justice Prem Shankar Gupta Memorial National Moot Court Competition 2026 by United University offers a total prize pool of ₹1,00,000.

Prize Distribution

• Winner: ₹50,000
• Runner-Up: ₹25,000
• Best Researcher: ₹10,000
• Best Memorial: ₹10,000
• Best Speaker: ₹10,000

Contact Information

• Email: mootscourtsociety@uniteduniversity.edu.in

Application Procedure

Interested teams must register through the official registration link provided by the organizers.

Competition Documents

Moot Proposition: Click here

Rules & Regulations: Click here

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