JUSTIFIED 2026 – S.K. Puri Memorial International Moot Court Competition
The Moot Court Competition 2026 season features the 10th S.K. Puri Memorial International Moot Court Competition, ‘JUSTIFIED 2026’, organised by the Moot Court Society of Law Centre-II, University of Delhi. The competition will be conducted offline from 20–22 November 2026 at the Moot Court Hall of Law Centre-II, University of Delhi.
The competition is a simulated trial moot based on the Rome Statute framework, with the theme “Accountability of Judicial and Quasi-Judicial Institutions in Aiding the Commission of Crimes Prohibited under International Law.”
Moot Court Competition 2026 – Key Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Competition | JUSTIFIED 2026 – 10th S.K. Puri Memorial International Moot Court Competition |
| Organiser | Moot Court Society, Law Centre-II, University of Delhi |
| Mode | Offline |
| Venue | Law Centre-II, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi |
| Dates | 20–22 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Register | 21 September 2026 |
| Clarification Deadline | 16 October 2026 |
| Memorial Submission | 7 November 2026 |
| Registration Fee | ₹3,500 without accommodation / ₹7,000 with accommodation |
| Prize Pool | ₹2,11,000 |
| Team Size | Maximum 5 members |
About JUSTIFIED 2026
The Moot Court Society of Law Centre-II organises moot court, ADR, trial advocacy, judgment writing, debate and quiz competitions. Its national-level moot court competition, ‘Justified’, was launched in 2015 and became the S.K. Puri Memorial International Moot Court Competition in 2018.
The 2026 edition marks the 10th edition of the competition and follows nine previous editions conducted between 2018 and 2025.
Eligibility and Team Composition
The competition is open to bona-fide students currently enrolled in:
- Five-year Bachelor of Laws programmes
- Three-year LL.B. programmes
- Master’s programmes in Law
A team may have a maximum of 5 members, comprising:
- 2 Speakers
- 2 Witnesses
- 1 Researcher
Alternatively, a team may consist of 2 Speakers and 2 Witnesses. Only one team per Law College or University is permitted.
Theme
The competition is a simulated trial moot under the Rome Statute framework. The theme is:
“Accountability of Judicial and Quasi-Judicial Institutions in Aiding the Commission of Crimes Prohibited under International Law.”
Registration Fee
The registration fee is:
- ₹3,500 – without accommodation
- ₹7,000 – with accommodation
The registration fee is non-refundable.
Prizes
The Moot Court Competition 2026 has a stated total prize pool of ₹2,11,000.
| Award | Prize |
|---|---|
| Winning Team | ₹51,000 |
| Runners-up Team | ₹40,000 |
| Second Runners-up Team | ₹25,000 |
| Best Memorial – Prosecution | ₹20,000 |
| Best Memorial – Defence | ₹20,000 |
| Best Memorial – Victim | ₹20,000 |
| Best Advocate/Speaker – Finals | ₹15,000 |
| Best Advocate/Speaker – Preliminary | ₹10,000 |
| Best Witness | ₹10,000 |
Important Dates
- Final Registration Starts: 21 August 2026
- Last Date for Final Registration: 21 September 2026
- Last Date for Clarifications: 16 October 2026
- Release of Clarifications: 23 October 2026
- Memorial Soft Copy Deadline: 7 November 2026
- Oral Rounds: 20–22 November 2026
How to Register?
Interested teams can register online before 21 September 2026.
For the competition brochure, detailed rules, updates and other information, participants can refer to the organisers’ Linktree:
Contact
Mr. Jayesh Anand (Convenor): +91 9931861114
Mr. Ashutosh Singh (Co-Convenor): +91 7398517972
Mr. Abhinandan Kaul (Co-Convenor): +91 9582934617
Email: skpurimoot.lc2@gmail.com
