National Legislation Drafting Competition 2026 by RGNUL-SALE, Punjab | Online | Prizes up to ₹5,000 | Submit by 5 November
The School of Agricultural Law and Economics (SALE), Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, invites entries for the National Legislation Drafting Competition 2026. The competition centres on the theme “Assured Price Mechanism in the Agricultural Sector” and challenges participants to develop a legislative framework for agricultural price assurance.
Eligible undergraduate and postgraduate law students can participate individually or in teams of up to two members. The competition offers cash prizes of up to ₹5,000, internship opportunities at Triumvir Law for the top three positions, and an opportunity for the top 10 papers to be presented online.
The final submission deadline is 5 November 2026. Participants must submit their draft legislation in both Word and PDF formats.
About the Organiser
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, was established under the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act, 2006. The university received approval from the Bar Council of India in July 2006 and secured an ‘A’ grade from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in May 2015.
The School of Agricultural Law and Economics (SALE) is a Centre of Excellence at RGNUL. It focuses on teaching and research in agricultural law and economics. Its work connects law, economics, and policy to address issues such as agricultural marketing, insurance, tenancy, credit, standardisation, and international trade. Additionally, the school emphasises sustainability and environmental protection.
About the National Legislation Drafting Competition 2026
SALE, RGNUL, is organising this national-level competition to encourage participants to develop legislative solutions to challenges in agricultural pricing.
The competition focuses on expanding guaranteed price assurance beyond the crops largely covered under the existing Minimum Support Price (MSP) system, particularly paddy and wheat. Participants must draft a statutory framework that addresses the broader needs of farmers and the agricultural sector.
Through this exercise, participants can explore the relationship between agricultural policy, legislative design, farmer welfare, and environmental sustainability.
Theme and Problem Statement
Theme: “Assured Price Mechanism in the Agricultural Sector”
The proposed legislation should establish a framework for extending assured price mechanisms to a wider range of crops. Participants should consider how legislation can address agricultural pricing challenges while supporting sustainable farming practices.
The proposed framework should aim to:
- Encourage crop diversification.
- Reduce dependence on water-intensive crops.
- Address agricultural debt and farmer distress.
- Promote long-term environmental sustainability.
- Support rural employment.
Participants should develop a coherent statutory framework that responds to these objectives.
Eligibility Criteria
The competition is open to students enrolled in recognised law colleges who are pursuing:
- Three-year LL.B. programmes.
- Five-year B.A. LL.B. programmes.
- Postgraduate LL.M. programmes.
Participants may enter individually or in teams of up to two authors. Cross-institutional teams are also permitted, so students from different colleges or universities may collaborate.
Competition Structure and Mode
The National Legislation Drafting Competition 2026 is an online, submission-based competition open to participants across India. Participants do not need to attend an offline drafting round.
After the initial submission stage, the organisers will shortlist the top 10 papers. The shortlisted authors will then present their work online.
Submission Guidelines
Participants must submit the final draft legislation in both of the following formats:
- Microsoft Word (
.docx) - PDF (
.pdf)
Anonymity Requirements
The submission must not disclose the identity of the author or their institution. Specifically, participants must not include:
- Author names
- College or university names
- Contact details
- Institutional logos
Only the assigned Team Code may appear in the top-right corner of the cover page.
Participants must follow these anonymity requirements carefully. According to the competition guidelines, failure to comply will result in immediate disqualification.
Formatting Guidelines
Participants must follow the prescribed formatting and citation requirements for their draft legislation.
| Particulars | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Main title / Act name | Times New Roman, 16-point |
| Chapter / Part titles | Times New Roman, 14-point |
| Sub-headings / section headings | Times New Roman, 12-point |
| Body text / statutory provisions | Times New Roman, 12-point |
| Footnotes / citations | Times New Roman, 10-point |
| Body line spacing | 1.5 |
| Footnote spacing | 1.0 |
| Margins | 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides |
| Page numbers | Bottom centre of each page |
| Word limit | 10,000–12,000 words, excluding the cover page and footnotes |
| Citation style | OSCOLA, 4th Edition, or Bluebook, 20th/21st Edition, applied consistently |
Before submitting, participants should check the document’s formatting, word count, and citation style. They must also ensure that the Word and PDF versions contain the same final draft.
Prizes and Internship Opportunities
The competition offers cash prizes to the top three entries, along with internship opportunities at Triumvir Law.
| Position | Cash Prize | Additional Opportunity |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | ₹5,000 | Internship at Triumvir Law |
| Second Prize | ₹3,000 | Internship at Triumvir Law |
| Third Prize | ₹1,500 | Internship at Triumvir Law |
The authors of the top 10 papers will also be invited to present their work online. This provides shortlisted participants with an opportunity to discuss their proposed legislative frameworks.
Registration Fee
The registration fee depends on the number of authors participating in the team.
| Participation Type | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| Single author | ₹500 |
| Team of two co-authors | ₹750 |
Important Dates
Participants should note the registration and submission schedule below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registrations open | 22 September 2026 |
| Last date for registration | 22 October 2026 |
| Last date for submission | 5 November 2026 |
| Result declaration | November 2026 |
Final submission deadline: 5 November 2026.
Registration closes before the submission deadline. Therefore, participants should complete registration by 22 October 2026 and submit their final legislation by 5 November 2026.
How to Register
Interested participants can register through the official Google Form and pay the applicable registration fee through the university’s payment portal.
Participants should retain their registration and payment details and ensure that they submit both the .docx and .pdf versions of their final draft legislation.
Contact Details
For queries about the competition, participants may contact the organising team:
- Harsheen Kaur Luthra, Convenor: +91 95200 02334
- Rudraksh Singh Sisodia, Convenor: +91 81038 87857
- Lovish Loona, Co-Convenor: +91 76967 25398
- Krishnakant Singh, Co-Convenor: +91 70334 35877
- Email: sale@rgnul.ac.in
