3rd DBRANLU National Moot Court Competition, 2026 In Collaboration With National Human Rights Commission

About NHRC

The National Human Rights Commission of India, established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, is a statutory body mandated to protect and promote human rights in India. In conformity with the Paris Principles, the NHRC plays a vital role in monitoring human rights standards, investigating violations, and promoting human rights awareness at both national and international levels.

About the Competition

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat are pleased to announce the 3rd DBRANLU National Moot Court Competition, 2026 in collaboration with National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to be held from March 13^th -15^th, 2026.

The Competition seeks to provide a rigorous and enriching platform to law students across the country to engage with contemporary issues of constitutional law and human rights, while fostering advocacy, research, and courtroom skills in a competitive academic environment.

Theme

The present moot court competition is themed around the intersection of human rights and technology in the present era.

Eligibility

· Competition shall be open to students enrolled in three year LL.B. programme or five year integrated LL.B. programme at any bona fide college/institute/university across the country are eligible to participate.

· Not more than two teams shall represent an institution.

Registration Fee

· The registration fees for Memorial Elimination Round will be Rs. 1,500/- (non-refundable).

· The payment has to be made online (NEFT, RTGS, UPI, IMPS, etc.) in the account mentioned below:

Bank Name: HDFC Bank Ltd.

Account Holder Name: Registrar DBRANLU

Account Number: 50100156483861

IFSC Code: HDFC0003433

· The receipt/screenshot of the online transfer has to be uploaded along with the registration form itself.

· The teams qualifying after the Memorial Elimination Round will have to make an additional payment of Rs. 5,000/- (non-refundable) for availing accommodation, and Rs. 1,500/- (nonrefundable) without accommodation.

Prizes

· Winner - ₹51,000/- along with a Trophy and Certificate

· Runner-Up - ₹31,000/- along with a Trophy and Certificate

· Second Runner-Up - ₹21,000/- along with a Trophy and Certificate

· Best Researcher - ₹11,000/- along with a Trophy and Certificate

· Best Memorial - ₹11,000/- along with a Trophy and Certificate

· Best Speaker - ₹11,000/- along with a Trophy and Certificate

Important Dates

· Last date of Final Registration and Submission of Fees for Memorial Rounds: February 25^th, 2026

· Last Date to Seek Clarifications: February 26^th, 2026

· Release of Clarifications: February 28^th, 2026

· Last Date for Submission of Soft Copy of Memorials: March 4^th, 2026

· Announcement of Teams Qualified for Oral Rounds: March 6^th, 2026

· Inauguration, Registration and Draw of Lots: March 13^th, 2026

· Preliminary Rounds and Quarter Final Rounds: March 14^th, 2026

· Semi Final Rounds, Final Rounds and Valedictory Ceremony: March 15^th, 2026

Registration Process

· The registration form can be accessed - https://forms.gle/2FLjX95uvQF4rzyz8

· The registration shall be deemed complete only after the successful submission of the registration fees along with a duly filled final registration form latest by 23:59:59 Hrs IST on February 25th, 2026.

· A scanned copy of the registration form, Annexed in Rulebook (Annexure 1), duly signed by the Head of Department of the college/institution/university, along with the fees receipt of the payment for the moot court competition, has to be attached during the online registration process. Registrations without the aforementioned requisites shall not be considered valid.

Contact

For any queries or further information, please feel free to write to us at nmccnhrc2026@dbranlu.ac. in or contact:

Ms. Jasmine Sethi (President): +91 8700280097

Mr. Manmohan Aggarwal (Vice-President): +91 7011301177

A detailed Brochure, Rulebook, and the Moot Proposition have been attached herewith for the reference.