1st Edition of National Public Interest Litigation Drafting Competition organised by Centre for Constitutional and Administrative Law, GNLUS

About the Constitutional and Administrative Law Centre, GNLUS

Gujarat National Law University Silvassa Campus has been established in July 2023 to promote quality legal education in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu and provide the students of the UT with skill development and job opportunities. The GNLUS Centre for Constitutional and Administrative Law (CCAL) was founded on August 15, 2023 on the belief that the subject of constitutional and administrative law is quintessential for the just governance of a democratic country. It aims to create awareness and explore the new horizons of the basic tenets of the Constitution. The CCAL is dedicated but not confined to the latest developments and interdisciplinary research projects in Constitution and Administrative Law. It reflects the thought that no sincere democracy can function optimally in absence of active and sincere research in this field. Constitutional and Administrative Law are two foundational branches of public law that define the relationship between individuals and the state. Together, they provide the framework within which governments function, balancing the powers of different branches of the state; ensuring accountability, protecting civil rights and liberties and shaping public administration. They represent the backbone of any democratic governance system, offering direction for fair and just governance.

About the Competition

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Drafting Competition serves as a distinguished platform for law students to channel their legal knowledge and drafting skills towards the formulation of impactful petitions. It provides an opportunity to critically engage with contemporary socio-legal issues, interpret constitutional mandates, and frame arguments for the protection of collective rights. By simulating the process of drafting PILs, the competition nurtures analytical reasoning, rigorous legal research, and precise drafting skills. It further fosters a deeper appreciation of constitutional remedies, strengthens clarity in legal argumentation, and enhances the ability to communicate effectively within the legal framework.

Rules & Regulations

General Guidelines

• The Competition shall be conducted in accordance with the rules mentioned herein under. Participants are required to comply with the rules and procedures prescribed herein.
• The Organizing Committee (“OC”) shall function as the point of contact, and any changes in the Rules of the Competition shall be notified by email to all participating teams.
• The official email for all correspondence with respect to the Competition is [email protected]

Eligibility and Team Composition

• The Competition is open to all students, enrolled bona fide at the time of the competition on a regular basis in an undergraduate LL.B. degree programme or postgraduate LLM degree programme under any recognized Institution/College/University in India. 
• Participation can be individual or in teams of two members. Cross institutional teams are not permitted.

Registration

• Participants must register by filling out the Registration Link  by 20^th November 2025.
• Registration fee of ₹100 for single author (excluding GST) and ₹150 for co-author (excluding GST). The payment has to be made at Payment Link. 
• Upon successful registration, a confirmation email will be sent to the participants containing the submission guidelines, and submission link.
• Participant(s) that have completed registration in accordance with the above procedure shall be assigned a unique team code. All further correspondence with the Organizing Committee shall be done only by specifying the respective Team Code.

Other Relevant Information

Miscellaneous

1. The decision of the Organizing Committee and the Panel of Judges shall be final and binding.
2. No query without the subject “Query_1st National Public Interest Litigation Drafting Competition” would be entertained.  Queries may be directed to:

1. Email ID: [email protected]
2. Point of Contact- Mr. Divyansh Joshi – +91 8949139787, Ms. Ankita- +91 6200405930
3. NOTE: The organizing committee reserves the right to alter the rules or schedule at any time with due notice.

Results and Awards

Prizes include:

• Winner: ₹20,000 + E-Certificate of Merit
• 1st Runner-Up: ₹15,000 + E- Certificate of Merit
• 2nd Runner-Up: ₹10,000 + E- Certificate of Merit
• Best Identification of Legal Issues: E- Certificate of Recognition
• Top 5 submissions: E- Certificate of Excellence
• All participants will receive E- Certificates of Participation

Centre’s Discretion on Award of Prize Money

The Centre reserves the right to withhold or not confer the prize money in the event that the submitted entries do not meet the requisite standards of quality or merit.

Important Dates

• Opening of Registrations – 20^th October 2025
• Closing of Registrations – 20^th November 2025
• Last date to seek Clarifications – 25^th November 2025
• Release of Clarifications- 30^th November 2025
• Submission of PIL draft- 5^th January 2026

Contact Information

• Email Id – [email protected]
• Mr. Divyansh Joshi (Student Coordinator): +91 8949139787
• Ms. Ankita (Student Co-Coordinator): +91 6200405930

For further queries, contact, 

• Ms. Supraja Divi (Student Convener): + 91 7893511799
• Ms. Khushi Chandak (Student Co Convener): +91 8005788052