About the Organization
Sangam University, situated in Bhilwara in the Mewar region of Rajasthan, was founded in 2012 by the Badrilal Soni Charitable Trust and is supported by the Sangam Group of Industries. The university strives to deliver high-quality education that is both accessible and affordable for students.
The School of Legal Studies, Sangam University is recognized by the Bar Council of India and focuses on developing skilled and responsible legal professionals. Through a strong academic curriculum along with practical training opportunities, the school encourages students to refine their advocacy, research, and analytical abilities. It frequently conducts seminars, workshops, and moot court competitions to promote legal awareness and courtroom advocacy among aspiring lawyers.
Theme
The moot proposition titled “The State v. Dr. Aryan Malhotra” examines criminal liability arising from a medical procedure that becomes complicated due to several unforeseen factors, including:
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An unexpected earthquake, representing an intervening natural event
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The involvement of automated medical technology during the procedure
Questions relating to causation, criminal intent (mens rea), and the reliability of electronic evidence.
Key Legal Doctrines Involved
Participants will analyze and argue issues based on the following legal doctrines:
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Doctrine of Causation and Novus Actus Interveniens
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Doctrine of Transferred Malice
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Thin Skull Rule
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Admissibility of Electronic Evidence
Relevant Statutes
The moot problem primarily refers to provisions under India’s newly enacted criminal laws:
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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
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Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
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Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Eligibility
Students enrolled in the following law programs are eligible to participate:
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Five-Year Integrated Law Courses
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Three-Year LL.B. Programs
All participants must be officially enrolled students of their respective institutions.
Each participating team may consist of:
- Two members: both acting as speakers, or one speaker and one researcher
OR - Three members: two speakers and one researcher
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Registration Fee
| Stage | Fee |
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| Preliminary Qualifying Round | ₹2500 per team |
| Early Bird Discount | ₹500 discount for registrations completed before 18 March 2026 |
| Quarter-Final Round onwards | ₹1000 per team (including accommodation) |
Prizes
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Winning Team: ₹20,000 cash prize along with a trophy
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Runner-Up Team: ₹10,000 cash prize along with a trophy
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Best Speaker: ₹5,000 cash prize and trophy
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Best Memorial: ₹5,000 cash prize and trophy
All participants will receive certificates of participation.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Registration Opens | 26 February 2026 |
| Final Date for Registration | 12 March 2026 |
| Memorial Submission Period | 12–20 March 2026 |
| Preliminary Round | 23 March 2026 |
| Quarter-Finals & Semi-Finals | 24 March 2026 |
| Grand Finale | 25 March 2026 |
Registration Process
Interested teams must send their entries via email and include the following details:
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Name of the participating College or University
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Names of all team members along with their roles (Speaker 1 / Speaker 2 / Researcher)
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Soft copies of the memorial for both Petitioner and Respondent
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Screenshot or proof of payment of the registration fee
All submissions should be sent to:
vidhivimarsh.sangam@gmail.com
Bank Details for Payment
Bank Name: HDFC Bank, Sabun Marg, Bhilwara
Account Number: 50100557577081
IFSC Code: HDFC0001959
Contact Information
Faculty Convenors
Mr. Gaurav Saxena
Assistant Dean & Assistant Professor
School of Legal Studies, Sangam University
Phone: 7568777928
Email: gaurav.saxena@sangamuniversity.ac.in
Mr. Aditya Dadhich
Assistant Professor
School of Legal Studies, Sangam University
Phone: 9662779590
Email: aditya.dadhich@sangamuniversity.ac.in
Student Coordinators
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Abhinav Jain – 07339977750
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Rani Lodha – 09413227805
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Diya Parashar – 08619540833
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Vaibhav – 09828712644
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Kartikey – 8209471382
The brochure is here.
