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NLU Jodhpur, CyberPeace Foundation Sign MoU To Establish CyberPeace Chair In Cyber Law
The National Law University, Jodhpur (NLUJ) and CyberPeace Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote research, academic engagement, and capacity building in cyber law, technology regulation, and digital governance. The MoU was signed at CyberPeace Foundation's office in New Delhi. It provides for the establishment of the CyberPeace Chair as a dedicated research vertical within NLUJ's Centre of Excellence for Research and Applications (CERA). The collaboration will...

Climate Change Can Be Addressed Through Indigenous Knowledge Systems: Chhattisgarh Minister At HNLU Conference
Chhattisgarh Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri Ram Vichar Netam emphasized the role of indigenous knowledge systems in addressing climate change and social inequality while delivering the keynote address at a two-day international conference on “Law, Rights, and Indigenous Futures” organized by Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU).Addressing the conference, the Minister highlighted the need to recognize indigenous communities as active contributors to sustainable development. He stressed...

MNLU Nagpur's All-Women Team Qualifies For World Rounds Of Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur, has marked a moment of exceptional academic distinction as its all-women team secured qualification for the World Rounds of the 18th Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot Court Competition.The team comprises fifth-year student Alifiya Olia, fourth-year students Anubhuti Tiwari and Shloka, and third-year student Shreya Singh. The team demonstrated strong research, oral advocacy skills, intellectual rigour, and discipline to earn a place at the...

NLIU Students Win 13th RMLNLU–Luthra & Luthra International Legal Essay Writing Competition On White Collar Crimes
Yukta Chanda and Netraa Rathee, third-year students of National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, have been declared winners of the 13th RMLNLU–Luthra & Luthra International Legal Essay Writing Competition and Conference on White Collar Crimes held at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow. The competition received over 150 submissions from law students across the country. The entries were evaluated by Luthra & Luthra Law Offices India, following which the top...

Jindal Global Law School Emerges Runners-Up At 11th London Vis Pre-Moot 2026
Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) emerged as runners-up at the 11th London Vis Pre-Moot, 2026. The team was also adjudged the best team in the preliminary rounds among 32 participating teams. JGLS was the only Indian team invited to the competition. On an individual level, Devansh Desai was ranked as the third-best speaker of the competition. The London Vis Pre-Moot was hosted at the International Dispute Resolution Centre (IDRC), London, from February 28 to March 1, 2026. Team Members: ...

MNLU Mumbai Holds 4th Convocation At Ravindra Natya Mandir, Degrees Conferred On Graduating Students
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai celebrated its fourth convocation at Ravindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi, Mumbai. The ceremony commenced at 10:00 AM and brought together dignitaries, graduating students, faculty, and families to mark the conferral of degrees.The programme began with the National Anthem, followed by a welcome address and presentation of the University's report by Prof. (Dr.) Dilip Ukey, Vice-Chancellor, MNLU Mumbai, who highlighted the institution's academic...

Indigenous Knowledge Systems Key To Addressing Climate Change: Chhattisgarh Tribal Affairs Minister At HNLU Conference
Addressing a two-day online international conference on “Law, Rights, and Indigenous Futures: Rethinking Tribal Justice in a Globalized World”, organised by Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Shri Ram Vichar Netam, Minister of Tribal Affairs, Chhattisgarh, emphasised the importance of recognising indigenous communities as active contributors to sustainable development. He highlighted the need for inclusive policies rooted in constitutional values of justice, equality, and dignity, and...

CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Hosts THEMIS 6th Moot Court Competition 2026
The School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, successfully hosted its flagship event, THEMIS – 6th Moot Court Competition, 2026, from March 27 to 29, 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...

NLIU Bhopal Team Wins 5th National Moot Court Competition, 2026
The National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal has announced that its team comprising Anaya Muchhal and Kriti Sharma as speakers, along with Vidhushi Jaiswal as researcher, emerged as the winner of the 5th National Moot Court Competition, 2026, organised by Army Law College, Pune.The competition was held on March 27–28, 2026 in Pune and focused on themes of Constitutional Law and the Information Technology Act, while also addressing contemporary legal issues relating to the Digital...

MNLU Mumbai To Host Global Conference On 'Sky Forensics': Investigating Crimes And Catastrophes In Air and Space
The Centre for Research in Criminal Justice (CRCJ), Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, in collaboration with the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, is organising a Global Conference on 'Sky Forensics' on 22nd and 23rd August 2026.About the ConferenceWith the rapid expansion of civil aviation, space exploration, satellite technologies, drones, and commercial space travel, incidents...

National Law University Delhi Enters QS World University Rankings By Subject 2026
In a significant milestone for Indian legal education, National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) has debuted in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 for Law & Legal Studies, securing a position in the 201–250 global band, with an overall subject rank of 223.This achievement marks an important step in placing NLU Delhi on the global academic map. Out of nearly 1,800 institutions evaluated worldwide, only about 400 were ranked, highlighting the competitive nature of the rankings....

HPNLU Shimla Hosts 6th National Moot Court Competition 2026; Army Institute Of Law Emerges Winner
The Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla, through its Moot Court Committee, successfully organised the 6th National Moot Court Competition, 2026, in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission of India. The competition aimed to promote advocacy skills and advance discourse on human rights among law students across the country.The final round of the competition was adjudicated by Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Justice Sushil Kukreja, and Justice Romesh Verma, Judges of...
