National Moot Court Competition 2026 by Central Law College
Central Law College, Lucknow is organising its National Moot Court Competition 2026 from 9 to 11 October 2026. The competition will focus on contemporary constitutional and criminal-law questions surrounding physician-administered active euthanasia.
Early Bird Registration
Teams can register at the discounted fee of ₹2,200 per team until 30 August 2026 by using the referral code Early Bird.
- About Central Law College
- About the Competition
- Eligibility Criteria
- Team Composition
- Theme & Legal Issues
- Registration Fee
- Prizes & Awards
- Important Dates
- Registration Process
- Competition Format
- Researcher's Test
- Memorial Requirements
- Moot Court Rounds
- Understanding the Legal Theme
- Article 21 & Right to Die with Dignity
- Criminal-Law Questions
- How to Prepare
- Skills Students Can Develop
- Venue & Accommodation
- Contact Information
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Quick Summary
1. About Central Law College
Central Law College is affiliated with the University of Lucknow and functions under the umbrella of City Group of Colleges.
The college is located near Sultanpur Road in Sushant Golf City, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Its academic focus includes legal education, practical learning, research aptitude and professional development.
The college's Moot Court Committee is organising the National Moot Court Competition 2026 to give undergraduate law students an opportunity to develop practical advocacy and courtroom skills.
Why Moot Courts Are Important
Moot courts allow law students to apply classroom learning to a simulated legal dispute. Participants research legislation and case law, prepare written memorials and present oral arguments before judges.
2. About the National Moot Court Competition 2026
Central Law College is organising the Central Law College National Moot Court Competition 2026 in offline mode from 9 to 11 October 2026.
The competition is designed to help undergraduate law students develop:
- Written advocacy skills.
- Oral advocacy skills.
- Legal research ability.
- Analytical reasoning.
- Courtroom presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively under time pressure.
The competition will include a Researcher's Test, Preliminary Rounds, Quarter-Finals, Semi-Final Round and Final Round.
Competition at a Glance
This is a three-day offline national moot court competition in Lucknow. Eligible undergraduate law students can participate in teams of two or three members and compete through written memorials and oral rounds.
3. Eligibility Criteria
The competition is open to bona fide students enrolled in an undergraduate law course at any recognised College, Institution or University.
| Requirement | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Academic Programme | Undergraduate law course |
| Institution | Recognised College / Institution / University |
| Student Status | Bona fide student |
| Institutional Teams | A recognised institution may send one or more teams |
| Team Size | Minimum 2 and maximum 3 members |
4. Team Composition
Each team must contain a minimum of 2 members and a maximum of 3 members.
| Team Size | Role Structure |
|---|---|
| 2 Members | Both members are Speakers; one member is designated as the Researcher. |
| 3 Members | 2 Speakers + 1 Researcher. |
| Additional Member | Not permitted. |
| Team Coach | Not permitted. |
Important Team Rule
No additional team member or team coach is permitted. Teams should therefore finalise their eligible participants carefully before registration.
5. Theme & Legal Issues
The moot proposition deals with contemporary constitutional and criminal-law questions concerning physician-administered active euthanasia.
The problem raises several important legal questions, including:
- Whether Article 21 includes a right of a competent adult suffering from an incurable and irreversible medical condition to seek medical assistance in bringing about death with dignity.
- The constitutional distinction between withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment and intentionally administering a lethal substance.
- Potential criminal liability under Sections 100, 101, 103 and/or 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
- The extent to which courts may develop or recognise safeguards in the absence of specific legislation.
Why This Is a Challenging Topic
The proposition combines constitutional law, criminal law, medical ethics, individual autonomy and judicial interpretation. Teams will need to examine both constitutional principles and criminal-law consequences carefully.
6. Understanding Active Euthanasia
Active euthanasia generally refers to an intentional act undertaken to cause a person's death, typically in circumstances involving severe or irreversible suffering.
The legal treatment of active euthanasia is distinct from questions involving the withdrawal or withholding of life-sustaining medical treatment. The moot proposition specifically asks participants to analyse this distinction from constitutional and criminal-law perspectives.
Students should avoid treating all end-of-life medical decisions as legally identical. The precise facts, consent, medical circumstances and applicable law can materially affect the legal analysis.
7. Article 21 & Right to Die with Dignity
One of the central constitutional questions in the moot concerns the scope of Article 21 of the Constitution of India and the concept of dignity.
Participants will need to consider whether constitutional protection of life and personal liberty can, in particular circumstances, include an individual's claim to die with dignity and whether such a claim extends to seeking medical assistance that intentionally causes death.
Key Constitutional Question
The central issue is not simply whether a person has autonomy over medical decisions. Teams must examine how far constitutional autonomy and dignity extend when the requested medical act intentionally results in death.
8. Criminal-Law Questions
The moot also raises potential criminal liability under specified provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Teams should carefully study the statutory language of the provisions identified in the proposition and determine how the facts affect possible criminal liability.
Important research questions may include the role of intention, consent, causation, medical assistance and the legal characterisation of the act in question. The exact answers will depend on the facts and issues contained in the official moot proposition.
9. Registration Fee
Early Bird Offer
The early-bird registration fee is ₹2,200 per team. This discounted fee is available until 30 August 2026 and requires the referral code Early Bird.
The registration fee is non-refundable in case of non-participation after registration.
10. Prizes & Awards
The competition offers a total prize pool of ₹50,000, along with trophies, medals and certificates in various categories.
Total Prize Pool: ₹50,000
Medals will also be awarded to Winners, Runners-Up and Semi-Finalists.
11. Important Dates
| Date | Particulars |
|---|---|
| 15 August 2026 | Release of Moot Proposition |
| 23 September 2026 | Last Date to Seek Clarifications |
| 24 September 2026 | Release of Clarifications |
| 25 September 2026 | Last Date of Registration |
| 4 October 2026 | Last Date for Softcopy Memorial Submission |
| 7 October 2026 | Last Date for Hardcopy Memorial Submission |
| 9 October 2026 | Registration of Qualified Teams, Researcher's Test & Preliminary Round |
| 10 October 2026 | Draw of Lots & Quarter-Final Rounds |
| 11 October 2026 | Semi-Final, Final & Valedictory Ceremony |
Most Important Deadline
Registration closes on 25 September 2026 at 11:59:59 PM IST. Teams should complete registration and payment well before the final deadline.
12. Registration Process
Interested teams must complete the online registration form and pay the prescribed registration fee on or before 25 September 2026, 23:59:59 IST.
Registration Steps
- Form an eligible team of 2 or 3 members.
- Confirm that all participants are bona fide students of a recognised institution.
- Review the official moot proposition and rulebook.
- Complete the online registration form.
- Pay the applicable registration fee.
- Save the registration and payment confirmation.
- Begin memorial and oral-round preparation immediately.
Register for the National Moot Court Competition 2026
Central Law College • Lucknow • 9–11 October 2026
Registration Deadline: 25 September 2026
APPLY ONLINE →13. Competition Format
The competition will be conducted offline over three days, from 9 to 11 October 2026.
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Researcher's Test | 50 MCQs, 2 marks each, with a duration of one hour. |
| Preliminary Rounds | Each team argues once as Petitioner and once as Respondent. |
| Quarter-Finals | Advanced knockout stage. |
| Semi-Finals | Advanced knockout stage. |
| Final | Final oral advocacy round followed by the valedictory ceremony. |
14. Researcher's Test
The Researcher's Test is scheduled for 9 October 2026.
The Researcher's Test makes the research role an important part of the competition. The designated researcher should therefore prepare alongside the speakers rather than treating research as a separate last-minute task.
Research Preparation
- Read the entire moot proposition carefully.
- Identify every legal issue.
- Locate relevant statutory provisions.
- Research constitutional principles.
- Find relevant Supreme Court and High Court judgments.
- Understand the reasoning behind important precedents.
- Research the applicable provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
- Practise answering legal questions under time pressure.
15. Memorial Requirements
Each team must prepare both Petitioner and Respondent Memorials.
| Submission | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Petitioner Memorial – Soft Copy | 4 October 2026 |
| Respondent Memorial – Soft Copy | 4 October 2026 |
| Hardcopy Memorials | 7 October 2026 |
Memorial Preparation Tip
Do not prepare only the side your team expects to argue first. Both Petitioner and Respondent Memorials are required, so the team should understand the strongest arguments available to each side.
16. Preliminary & Advanced Rounds
Preliminary Rounds
Each team will argue once as Petitioner and once as Respondent. This means speakers must be comfortable presenting both sides of the legal dispute.
Quarter-Finals
Teams progressing from the preliminary stage will enter the Quarter-Final rounds.
Semi-Finals
The strongest teams will proceed to the Semi-Final round.
Final Round
The competition will conclude with the Final Round on 11 October 2026, followed by the valedictory ceremony.
17. Reporting Time
Qualified Teams Must Report at 10:00 AM IST
The reporting time for qualified teams is 10:00 AM IST on 9 October 2026 at the registration desk of the competition venue.
18. Preparing the Oral Arguments
Oral advocacy is one of the most important components of a moot court competition. Speakers should be prepared to explain the law clearly while responding directly to questions from the bench.
- Know your memorial thoroughly.
- Understand every authority you cite.
- Prepare for questions on both favourable and unfavourable precedents.
- Practise concise answers to difficult judicial questions.
- Maintain professional courtroom etiquette.
- Track your allotted speaking time carefully.
- Do not simply read your memorial.
- Build a clear hierarchy of your strongest submissions.
19. How to Prepare for This Particular Moot
Because the proposition combines constitutional and criminal-law issues, teams should divide their preparation into multiple research tracks.
| Research Area | What to Study |
|---|---|
| Constitutional Law | Article 21, dignity, autonomy and personal liberty. |
| Medical Law | End-of-life decisions and distinctions between different forms of medical intervention. |
| Criminal Law | Specified provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. |
| Case Law | Relevant constitutional and medical-law precedents. |
| Judicial Powers | Extent to which courts can develop safeguards in the absence of legislation. |
| Comparative Arguments | Potential arguments concerning autonomy, dignity, public interest and protection of vulnerable persons. |
20. Arguments Teams Should Consider
The exact arguments must be developed from the official proposition and authorities. However, teams may need to analyse competing principles rather than treating the issue as one-sided.
Possible Petitioner-Side Themes
- Personal autonomy and individual decision-making.
- Constitutional protection of dignity.
- Rights of competent adults facing incurable and irreversible conditions.
- Limits of state interference with personal medical choices.
- Judicial protection where legislative safeguards are absent.
Possible Respondent-Side Themes
- Sanctity and protection of human life.
- Potential risks to vulnerable individuals.
- Need for legislative rather than judicial policy-making.
- Criminal-law consequences of intentionally causing death.
- Difficulty of ensuring genuinely voluntary consent.
These are broad preparation themes, not a prediction of the official arguments or outcome of the moot.
21. Step-by-Step Preparation Strategy
Step 1: Understand the Facts
Read the proposition several times and create a timeline of all important facts.
Step 2: Identify the Issues
Convert the factual dispute into precise legal questions that can be answered through statutes, constitutional provisions and precedent.
Step 3: Build the Statutory Framework
Collect the exact text of the constitutional provisions and statutory sections relevant to the problem.
Step 4: Research Case Law
Locate leading decisions and read the relevant portions of the full judgments rather than relying exclusively on summaries.
Step 5: Prepare Both Sides
Since both Petitioner and Respondent Memorials are required, prepare the strongest possible arguments for both sides.
Step 6: Draft the Memorials
Organise arguments logically and support each major proposition with appropriate legal authority.
Step 7: Practise Oral Advocacy
Conduct repeated moot sessions with teammates, seniors, faculty members or alumni.
Step 8: Prepare for Judicial Questions
Ask someone to challenge every major proposition so speakers become comfortable responding under pressure.
22. Skills Students Can Develop
| Skill | How the Competition Develops It |
|---|---|
| Legal Research | Researching constitutional provisions, statutes and case law. |
| Legal Writing | Preparing Petitioner and Respondent Memorials. |
| Oral Advocacy | Presenting arguments before judges. |
| Critical Thinking | Analysing competing constitutional and criminal-law positions. |
| Issue Spotting | Identifying legal questions from complex factual circumstances. |
| Teamwork | Coordinating speakers and researchers. |
| Time Management | Managing registration, memorial and competition deadlines. |
| Professional Confidence | Presenting arguments in a formal courtroom-style environment. |
23. Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Waiting until the final day to register.
- Ignoring the official rulebook.
- Preparing only one side of the case.
- Using case summaries without reading important portions of judgments.
- Failing to verify statutory provisions.
- Ignoring contrary authorities.
- Not practising responses to judicial questions.
- Submitting memorials without thorough proofreading.
- Missing the hardcopy memorial deadline.
- Failing to plan travel to Lucknow in advance.
24. Venue & Accommodation
Competition Venue
Central Law College
Sector-F, Sushant Golf City,
Sultanpur Road, Lucknow – 226030,
Uttar Pradesh, India.
The competition will be conducted offline at the college campus.
Accommodation will not be provided by the college. However, the organising committee will offer assistance and guidance regarding accommodation arrangements.
Travel Planning Tip
Since the competition is conducted physically, teams travelling from outside Lucknow should arrange transportation and accommodation well in advance and plan to reach the venue before the reporting time.
25. Competition Timeline
| Date | What Teams Should Do |
|---|---|
| Until 30 Aug | Use the ₹2,200 Early Bird registration option with the Early Bird referral code. |
| By 25 Sep | Complete final registration and payment. |
| By 4 Oct | Submit soft copies of both memorials. |
| By 7 Oct | Submit hard copies of the memorials. |
| 9 Oct | Report at 10:00 AM, complete registration, take the Researcher's Test and participate in Preliminary Rounds. |
| 10 Oct | Participate in Draw of Lots and Quarter-Finals. |
| 11 Oct | Participate in Semi-Finals / Final and Valedictory Ceremony. |
26. Contact Information
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| centrallawcollegemcc@outlook.com | |
| Convenor | Mr. Vedansh Pratap Singh — +91-9170089333 |
| Co-Convener | Ms. Zoya Siddiqui — +91-9721104423 |
| Secretary | Ms. Asmita Kumari — +91-9455957084 |
27. Official Brochure
Teams should read the complete official brochure/rulebook before registration because detailed provisions relating to memorial formatting, scoring, eligibility, rounds and other competition rules may apply.
VIEW OFFICIAL BROCHURE / COMPETITION DOCUMENTS →
28. Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the Central Law College National Moot Court Competition 2026?
It is a national-level moot court competition organised by Central Law College, Lucknow, from 9 to 11 October 2026.
Q2. What is the theme of the moot?
The moot concerns contemporary constitutional and criminal-law questions surrounding physician-administered active euthanasia.
Q3. Who can participate?
Bona fide students enrolled in an undergraduate law course at a recognised College, Institution or University can participate, subject to the detailed competition rules.
Q4. How many members can a team have?
Each team must have a minimum of 2 and maximum of 3 members.
Q5. What are the roles in a 3-member team?
A 3-member team consists of 2 Speakers and 1 Researcher.
Q6. Can a team have a coach?
No. The supplied competition information states that no additional team member or team coach is permitted.
Q7. What is the registration fee?
The standard registration fee is ₹2,500 per team, inclusive of GST.
Q8. Is there an early-bird discount?
Yes. The early-bird fee is ₹2,200 per team until 30 August 2026 using the referral code Early Bird.
Q9. What is the last date for registration?
The last date is 25 September 2026 at 11:59:59 PM IST.
Q10. What is the prize pool?
The total prize pool is ₹50,000.
Q11. What is the prize for the winning team?
The Winning Team receives ₹25,000 + Trophy + Medal + Certificate.
Q12. When is the Researcher's Test?
The Researcher's Test is on 9 October 2026 and consists of 50 MCQs carrying 2 marks each, with a duration of one hour.
Q13. Do teams need to prepare both memorials?
Yes. Each team must prepare both Petitioner and Respondent Memorials.
Q14. When is the softcopy memorial due?
The last date for softcopy memorial submission is 4 October 2026.
Q15. When is the hardcopy memorial due?
The last date for hardcopy memorial submission is 7 October 2026.
Q16. When should qualified teams report?
Qualified teams should report at 10:00 AM IST on 9 October 2026 at the registration desk of the competition venue.
Q17. Where will the competition take place?
The competition will be held offline at Central Law College, Sector-F, Sushant Golf City, Sultanpur Road, Lucknow – 226030, Uttar Pradesh.
Q18. Is accommodation provided?
No. Accommodation is not provided by the college, although the committee will offer assistance and guidance regarding accommodation arrangements.
Q19. When are the Quarter-Finals?
The Quarter-Final rounds are scheduled for 10 October 2026.
Q20. When are the Semi-Finals and Final?
The Semi-Final and Final rounds are scheduled for 11 October 2026, followed by the Valedictory Ceremony.
29. Quick Summary
| Competition | Central Law College National Moot Court Competition 2026 |
|---|---|
| Organiser | Central Law College, Lucknow |
| Mode | Offline |
| Venue | Central Law College, Sushant Golf City, Lucknow |
| Theme | Physician-administered active euthanasia |
| Eligibility | Bona fide undergraduate law students from recognised institutions |
| Team Size | 2–3 members |
| Standard Fee | ₹2,500 per team |
| Early Bird Fee | ₹2,200 until 30 August 2026 with Early Bird referral code |
| Registration Deadline | 25 September 2026, 11:59:59 PM IST |
| Softcopy Memorial | 4 October 2026 |
| Hardcopy Memorial | 7 October 2026 |
| Researcher's Test | 9 October 2026 |
| Quarter-Finals | 10 October 2026 |
| Semi-Finals & Final | 11 October 2026 |
| Total Prize Pool | ₹50,000 |
30. Why Law Students Should Consider Participating
This competition can be particularly useful for students interested in constitutional law, criminal law, medical law, human rights, litigation and legal research.
The problem requires participants to engage with difficult questions involving autonomy, dignity, the protection of life, criminal responsibility and the role of courts. It therefore provides an opportunity to develop both substantive legal knowledge and practical advocacy skills.
The competition also gives participants a chance to compete at the national level and receive recognition through awards for the Best Speaker, Best Memorial and Best Researcher.
31. Final Words
The Central Law College National Moot Court Competition 2026 is a three-day offline national moot scheduled for 9–11 October 2026 in Lucknow.
The competition is open to eligible undergraduate law students, with teams consisting of 2 or 3 members. The registration fee is ₹2,500 per team, while an early-bird fee of ₹2,200 is available until 30 August 2026 using the prescribed referral code.
The most important immediate deadline is 25 September 2026 at 11:59:59 PM IST. Teams must also submit softcopy memorials by 4 October and hard copies by 7 October.
With a ₹50,000 total prize pool, a dedicated Researcher's Test and multiple rounds of oral advocacy, the competition provides a strong practical platform for law students to sharpen their research, drafting and courtroom skills.
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Form your team, review the official rules and complete registration before the deadline.
Final Registration Deadline: 25 September 2026
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