RGNUL National Moot Court Competition On Consumer Protection Laws 2026, [Cash Prize Rs 1.00L]: Register By 15 Jan
The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, situated in Patiala, was established by the State Legislature of Punjab by passing the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act, 2006 (Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006).
About Organisers
The RGNUL Moot Court Committee (RMCC) is one of the leading and most active committees here at RGNUL. The committee has been known for organizing various moots and related activities. The committee also facilitates the allotment of various national and international moot court competitions to the teams who proudly represent RGNUL in these competitions.
The Centre for Competition and Consumer Protection Law (CCCPL) at RGNUL is a research centre dedicated to advancing understanding and promoting awareness of competition and consumer protection laws. Through their research and advocacy efforts, the center aims to contribute to the development of sound legal frameworks that protect consumers and foster healthy competition.
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India, New Delhi is a pivotal government body tasked with safeguarding and promoting consumer rights and interests in India. Established in 1986, the ministry has evolved significantly over the years, expanding its functions to cover a wide range of consumer-related concerns, such as protection, product safety, and efficient dispute resolution mechanisms.
About the Moot
The RGNUL National Moot Court Competition 2026 Organized by the RGNUL Moot Court Committee and the Centre for Competition and Consumer Law (CCCPL), RGNUL, in collaboration with the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Government of India.
Conducted in a hybrid format, with preliminary rounds online and advanced stages held on campus, the competition shall focus on contemporary issues such as dark patterns, misleading advertisements, data protection, and product liability. With attractive prizes and national recognition, this competition aims to inspire thought leadership and advance the discourse on consumer justice in India.
Eligibility
Participation is strictly restricted to bona fide law students pursuing the three years or five years LL.B. degree course in any institution in India. A recognized institution shall be entitled to send only one team to the competition. Each participating team should have three members. In a team, two members shall be designated as 'Speakers' and the third member shall be designated as 'Researcher'.
Registration
A total of 32 slots are available for the moot, meaning thereby that the registration for the moot shall take place on a first-come-first-serve basis. All the participating institutions have to confirm participation by filling the registration form via this registration link on or before 15th January, 2026, 11:59 PM IST.
In furtherance to this, the participating Universities are required to send a detailed mail consisting the details of the participating members along with an Authorization Letter/Mail.
The participating teams are not required to pay any registration fees at the time of registration for the Preliminary Rounds. The registration fee for the Advanced Rounds shall be INR 6000/- (plus GST) which shall be paid after qualifying to the Advanced Rounds.
Important Dates
Timeline | Event |
2nd December, 2025 | Release of Moot Proposition |
15th January, 2026 | Last Date for submission of Registration form |
1st February, 2026 | Last Date for the submission of the Moot Memorials |
7th February, 2026 | Inauguration & Preliminary rounds (Online) |
20th-21st February, 2026 | Advanced Rounds (Online) |
Prizes
- Winning Team: ₹40,000 cash prize.
- Runner-Up Team: ₹25,000 cash prize.
- Best Memorial: ₹15,000 cash prize.
- Best Speaker (Male): ₹10,000 cash prize.
- Best Speaker (Female): ₹10,000 cash prize.
Contact Info
- Email: mootcommittee@rgnul.ac.in
- Ms. Madhumita J. (Convenor) - +91 9148944199
- Ms. Archi Chaturvedi- +91 7467882130
- Mr. Jaipreet Singh- +91 8283887712
Registration procedure
The link to the Compiled Booklet is provided here.