Moot Court Competition 2026 – Justice Murtaza Husain Memorial
The 11th Justice Murtaza Husain Memorial Moot Court Competition, 2026 is being organised by the Unity Moot Court Committee, Unity P.G. College, Lucknow. The national-level competition will be held from 23 to 25 October 2026 at Unity P.G. College, Lucknow.
The Moot Court Competition 2026 is open to students pursuing 3-year LL.B. and 5-year integrated LL.B. programmes from recognised institutions in India.
Moot Court Competition 2026: Key Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Competition | 11th Justice Murtaza Husain Memorial Moot Court Competition |
| Year | 2026 |
| Organiser | Unity Moot Court Committee, Unity P.G. College |
| Location | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| Dates | 23–25 October 2026 |
| Eligibility | 3-Year LL.B. and 5-Year Integrated LL.B. students |
| Team Composition | 2 Speakers + 1 Researcher |
| Registration Deadline | 30 September 2026 |
| Registration Fee | ₹3,500 without accommodation / ₹6,000 with accommodation |
| Prize Pool | ₹56,000 in listed cash prizes |
About the Moot Court Competition
This Moot Court Competition 2026 provides law students with an opportunity to develop practical skills in legal research, memorial drafting, analytical reasoning and oral advocacy through a simulated courtroom setting.
The competition will be conducted at Unity P.G. College, Lucknow, with preliminary and subsequent rounds scheduled over three days.
Eligibility
The competition is open to students currently pursuing:
- 3-Year LL.B.
- 5-Year Integrated LL.B.
The students must be enrolled in recognised institutions in India.
Each participating team must consist of two Speakers and one Researcher.
Moot Proposition and Theme
The moot proposition, titled “The Leasing of Sal Van Forest,” concerns the lease of a Scheduled Area forest to a private mining company without the consent of the local Gram Sabhas.
The proposition raises legal issues concerning:
- Forest Rights Act
- PESA
- Fifth Schedule
- Environmental clearances
- State action
- Rights of displaced Adivasi communities
The problem therefore involves issues across constitutional law, environmental law and tribal rights jurisprudence.
Registration Fee and Prizes
The registration fee is non-refundable.
| Registration Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Without Accommodation | ₹3,500 per team |
| With Accommodation | ₹6,000 per team |
Prizes
| Award | Prize |
|---|---|
| Winning Team | ₹20,000 + Trophy |
| Runner-Up Team | ₹15,000 + Trophy |
| Best Memorial | ₹6,000 + Trophy |
| Best Mooter | ₹5,000 + Trophy |
| Best Researcher | ₹5,000 + Trophy |
Participation certificates will be provided to all participants.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Begins | 1 September 2026 |
| Registration & Travel Form Deadline | 30 September 2026 |
| Clarification Deadline | 30 September 2026 |
| Memorial Soft Copy | 10 October 2026 |
| Memorial Hard Copy | 23 October 2026 |
| Researcher’s Test | 23 October 2026 |
| Preliminary & Quarter-Final Rounds | 24 October 2026 |
| Semi-Final & Final Rounds | 25 October 2026 |
| Valedictory Ceremony | 25 October 2026 |
How to Register
Teams must complete their registration by 30 September 2026, 11:59 PM.
The registration process requires:
- Duly filled Registration Form and Travel Form
- Proof of online payment of the registration fee
- Accommodation requirements, if applicable
The registration form requires details of the participating institution and the two Speakers and one Researcher.
Contact Information
Email: unitymootcourtcommittee@gmail.com
Student Convener: Yashfeen Zaidi – +91-8853425968
Student Convener: Mohd Aamir – +91-6307637800
