About Organiser
School of Law, Central University of Haryana is organising the 1st National Moot Court Competition, 2026 under the aegis of its Moot Court Committee. The competition is conducted under the guidance of the Dean, Prof. Pardeep Singh, and the faculty members of the School of Law, in partnership with SCC Online as the Knowledge Partner and SCC Times as the Media Partner.
About the Event
The CUH First National Moot Court Competition, 2026 is a criminal law–centric moot court competition designed to simulate high-intensity appellate advocacy. The event focuses on precision in legal reasoning, strategic argumentation, and effective courtroom advocacy through memorial drafting and in-person oral rounds.
The competition will consist of four stages: Preliminary Rounds, Quarter Finals, Semi-Finals, and Finals.
Date and Venue
- Dates: 28th & 29th March, 2026
- Venue: School of Law, Central University of Haryana, Mahendragarh, Haryana
- Mode: Offline
Team Composition
- Each institution may nominate only one team
- Each team shall consist of three members:
- Two Speakers
- One Researcher
- Teams comprising students from different institutions are not permitted
- Eligible participants:
- Students enrolled in a 3-year LL.B. programme, or
- Students enrolled in a 5-year integrated LL.B. programme
Awards
- Winners (Best Team): ₹30,000 + SCC Online Subscription (1 Year) + Winner’s Trophy + Certificate of Merit
- Runner-Up: ₹20,000 + SCC Online Subscription (1 Year) + Runner-Up Trophy + Certificate of Merit
- Second Runner-Up: ₹10,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
- Best Speaker: ₹5,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
- Best Researcher: ₹5,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
- Best Memorial: ₹5,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
- All participants shall receive a Certificate of Participation and a one-month SCC Online subscription
Important Dates
- Opening of Registration: 19th February, 2026
- Last Date of Registration: 14th March, 2026
- Last Date for Seeking Clarifications: 16th March, 2026
- Release of Clarifications: 18th March, 2026
- Submission of Soft Copies: 21st March, 2026
- Submission of Hard Copies: 24th March, 2026
- Inaugural, Preliminary Rounds & Quarter Finals: 28th March, 2026
- Semi-Finals & Finals: 29th March, 2026
Miscellaneous
- The competition focuses exclusively on criminal law
- Designed to test appellate advocacy, memorial drafting, and courtroom skills
- Judged by academicians and legal professionals
Registration Fees
- ₹3,000 per team (without accommodation)
- ₹4,000 per team (with accommodation)
Registration Process
Interested teams may register online through the official registration link provided at the end of the post.
Contact Information
📧 Email: Mootcourtcuh@gmail.com
Student Contacts:
- Vishnu PBA: +91 98100 62336
- Abhishek Kumar: +91 90317 34503
- Nirmal Pushp: +91 93569 58097
Opportunities
- National-level criminal law mooting experience
- Exposure to appellate advocacy and courtroom practice
- Access to SCC Online resources and professional evaluation
Location
- Mahendragarh, Haryana
