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NLUJ invites submissions on contemporary consumer protection issues.
About the Organiser
The Centre for Consumer Law Research and Practice (CCLRP) at National Law University Jodhpur is an academic research centre dedicated to strengthening scholarship in consumer protection law and dispute resolution mechanisms in India. The Centre actively promotes interdisciplinary engagement with evolving consumer rights issues through academic writing initiatives, policy discussions, and research-based projects that address emerging challenges in digital marketplaces and regulatory compliance environments.
Consumer protection law has undergone rapid transformation due to technological innovation, platform-based commerce, behavioural advertising models, and expanding digital financial ecosystems. Recognising these developments, CCLRP seeks to create structured academic platforms that encourage students to critically examine contemporary regulatory concerns affecting consumers in India and globally.
Through this national essay writing competition, the Centre aims to encourage rigorous legal research on emerging issues in consumer law while fostering analytical engagement with statutory reforms, institutional mechanisms, and evolving jurisprudence under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
About the Competition
The 1st NLUJ–CCLRP National Essay Writing Competition, 2026 is being organised to commemorate World Consumer Rights Day and to promote scholarly engagement with modern consumer protection challenges across digital and physical marketplaces. The competition invites law students to analyse complex legal questions relating to consumer justice, regulatory accountability, and emerging risks arising from technological transformation in commercial environments.
Participants are encouraged to explore how consumer protection law interacts with areas such as data governance, artificial intelligence, behavioural economics, platform regulation, and digital compliance frameworks. The competition provides a valuable opportunity for students to contribute to policy-oriented academic discourse while strengthening research and writing skills in a specialised and increasingly relevant field of law.
By focusing on both doctrinal and contemporary dimensions of consumer protection, the competition aims to generate innovative scholarship addressing the evolving relationship between consumers, regulators, and market institutions.
Theme
Broad Theme:
Safe Products, Confident Consumers
Participants may submit essays addressing any topic within the scope of consumer protection law aligned with the broad theme. Indicative sub-themes include:
- Consumer awareness and education initiatives
- Consumer rights in the digital marketplace
- Speedy redressal of consumer disputes
- Dark patterns in e-commerce platforms
- Artificial intelligence-driven consumer harm
- Data privacy as a consumer protection concern
- Influencer advertising and consumer risk regulation
- Consumer protection in healthcare and pharmaceutical services
- Misleading advertisements and regulatory oversight
- Greenwashing practices and environmental marketing claims
- Effectiveness of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019
- Prevention of financial fraud through consumer awareness mechanisms
- Secondary liability of online marketplace platforms
- Future of consumer grievance redressal in AI-enabled regulatory environments
The above themes are illustrative. Participants may choose any topic falling within the broader scope of consumer protection law.
Eligibility Criteria
The competition is open to:
- Students enrolled in a five-year integrated law programme
- Students enrolled in a three-year LL.B. programme
Participation is permitted from recognised universities and law schools across India.
Mode of Competition
Mode: Online
Participants are required to submit essays electronically in accordance with the submission guidelines issued by the organisers.
Registration Fee
The registration fee structure is as follows:
- ₹250 for single-authored submissions
- ₹500 for co-authored submissions
The registration fee is non-refundable once paid.
Prizes and Certificates
The competition offers the following awards:
First Position: ₹4,000 and Certificate of Merit
Second Position: ₹3,000 and Certificate of Merit
Third Position: ₹2,000 and Certificate of Merit
All participants submitting entries will receive an e-certificate of participation.
Recognition through national-level essay competitions significantly strengthens academic portfolios and supports future research publication opportunities.
Important Dates
Last date for submission: 15 April 2026
Announcement of results: 30 April 2026
Participants are encouraged to complete registration and submission well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Who Should Apply
This competition is particularly suitable for:
- Law students interested in consumer protection law
- Candidates exploring digital regulatory frameworks
- Students preparing for academic publications
- Applicants interested in policy-oriented legal research
- Individuals studying platform regulation and compliance law
Participation will help students strengthen research methodology while contributing to discussions on emerging consumer law challenges.
Application Procedure
Participants must first complete registration through the official payment portal and thereafter submit their essay via email along with the required documents.
The submission email must include:
- Essay manuscript in Microsoft Word format (.doc/.docx)
- Registration fee payment receipt
Entries must be sent to: cclpr@nlujodhpur.ac.in
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