3rd National Moot Court Competition on Consumer Protection Laws 2026 | NUSRL Ranchi | Prize Pool ₹1 Lakh | Register by 25 October
About the Competition
The National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi, through its Chair on Consumer Research & Policy (CCRP), is organising the 3rd National Moot Court Competition on Consumer Protection Laws, 2026.
The competition will focus on contemporary issues in consumer protection law, including consumer rights, unfair trade practices, e-commerce, misleading advertisements, product defects and consumer dispute resolution.
The moot court competition will be held from 27 to 29 November 2026 at NUSRL, Ranchi.
About NUSRL, Ranchi
The National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi (NUSRL) was established by the Government of Jharkhand under the National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi Act, 2010. The university offers B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., Ph.D. in Law and postgraduate diploma courses.
About CCRP
The Chair on Consumer Research and Policy (CCRP) was established at NUSRL, Ranchi in October 2024 by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Government of India. It focuses on research, teaching and training in consumer law and works on issues relating to consumer awareness, consumer protection and effective grievance redressal.
About the Moot Court Competition
The 3rd National Moot Court Competition on Consumer Protection Laws, 2026 is a national-level competition designed to develop participants’ understanding and application of consumer law.
The competition will involve legal research, written memorials and oral advocacy around contemporary consumer protection issues. The brochure specifically highlights areas such as e-commerce, misleading advertisements, product defects and the balance between consumer rights and corporate interests.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Release of Moot Proposition and Rulebook | 18 September 2026 |
| Registrations Open | 18 September 2026 |
| Deadline for Clarifications | 18 October 2026 |
| Release of Clarifications | 22 October 2026 |
| Registration Deadline | 25 October 2026 |
| Memorial Submission Deadline | 31 October 2026 |
| Announcement of Teams Qualifying for Oral Rounds | 12 November 2026 |
| Payment of Registration Fee & Travel Confirmation | 18 November 2026 |
| Inauguration, Draw of Lots, Memorial Exchange & Researcher’s Test | 27 November 2026 |
| Preliminary & Quarter-Final Rounds | 28 November 2026 |
| Semi-Final, Final & Valedictory Ceremony | 29 November 2026 |
Prize Pool
The competition offers the following awards:
- Winning Team: ₹30,000
- Runner-Up Team: ₹25,000
- Best Speaker (Male): ₹10,000
- Best Speaker (Female): ₹10,000
- Best Memorial – Complainant: ₹10,000
- Best Memorial – Opposite Party: ₹10,000
- Best Researcher: ₹5,000
The winning team will also be felicitated by the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India on 24 December 2026, National Consumer Rights Day.
Registration
Registrations for the 3rd National Moot Court Competition on Consumer Protection Laws, 2026 opened on 18 September 2026.
Registration Deadline: 25 October 2026
The brochure also provides QR codes for registration and access to the rulebook and moot problem.
Contact Details
Email: ccrp@nuslranchi.ac.in
Student Convenor: Aryan Ranjan — +91 73553 61470
Student Co-Convenor: Aditi Vivek Singh — +91 86043 39313
