CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Hosts THEMIS 6th Moot Court Competition 2026

The competition featured a prize pool of ₹3,00,000, along with individual awards for Best Speaker, Best Researcher, and Best Memorial. The 2026 moot proposition focused on contemporary issues in constitutional law, federalism, and data governance, encouraging participants to engage with evolving legal challenges.

The event witnessed participation from 30 teams, including over 10 National Law Universities from across India, reinforcing its status as a prominent national-level moot court competition. The preliminary and quarter-final rounds were adjudicated by faculty members and advocates from across the country.

The semi-final rounds were judged by Md Zafar Imam, former Principal Judge and former Presiding Officer of the Debt Recovery Tribunal, and Pankaj Kapoor, Director of Quadraant Legal.

The final round was adjudicated by Justice Ashim Kumar Roy, former High Court Judge and former Lokayukta; Prof. (Dr.) Jyotsna Yagnik, former Principal Judge and Pro Vice-Chancellor; and Prof. (Dr.) Subir Kumar Roy, Professor and former Officiating Registrar of a State University.

National Law University, Jodhpur emerged as the winner of THEMIS 2026, while the Institute of Law, Nirma University secured the runner-up position.

The competition concluded with a valedictory ceremony graced by former Chief Justice of India, Justice Uday Umesh Lalit.

THEMIS 2026 concluded on a high note, fostering legal acumen, advocacy skills, and academic excellence among law students across the country.