The Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), is pleased to announce the ILNU-NHRC Moot Court Competition 2026, scheduled to be held on 6th, 7th, and 8th February 2026.
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Vision
As climate change continues to reshape the global landscape, the need for collective awareness and responsible action has become paramount. The ILNU-NHRC Moot Court Competition, 2026 envisions creating a platform that integrates legal, social, environmental, and policy perspectives to address the complexities of climate justice and sustainability. The competition seeks to cultivate critical awareness, innovative thinking, and solution-oriented advocacy, while providing participants with a dynamic and intellectually enriching mooting experience that promotes learning, collaboration and leadership for a sustainable future.
About The National Human Rights Commission
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India is an independent statutory body established on October 12, 1993, by the Parliament of India under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, in conformity with the United Nations endorsed Paris Principles. The Commission’s core objective is the protection and promotion of human rights, which it pursues by inquiring into complaints of violations, reviewing international treaties to recommend their effective implementation, and spreading awareness on human rights among the public. It is entrusted with upholding the rights relating to life, liberty, equality, and dignity of the individual as guaranteed by the Constitution of India.
The NHRC stands as a distinguished institution of national and global repute, led by a Chairperson who has previously served as the Chief Justice of India or as a Judge of the Supreme Court. Recognized as a role model among National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) worldwide, the NHRC has been at the forefront of monitoring and promoting the effective protection of human rights. Through this collaboration, the Commission reaffirms its unwavering commitment to advancing environmental justice and upholding the fundamental right of every individual to live with dignity in a healthy environment.
The competition aims to provide an engaging platform for law students across the country to explore pressing contemporary issues at the intersection of environmental justice and human rights. It encourages participants to develop critical legal reasoning, strengthen their advocacy skills, and reflect on questions of responsibility, equity, justice, and the protection of human rights in the face of evolving global challenges.
About the Institute
The Institute of Law, Nirma University (ILNU), established in 2007 by the visionary Dr. Karsanbhai K. Patel, stands tall as a centre of excellence committed to redefining legal education. With a focus on innovation and global standards, ILNU nurtures professionalism, knowledge, and skills to lead, inspire and aspire.
ILNU is recognised nationally among India’s premier law schools and proudly holds the prestigious ‘A+’ grade from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). This recognition is a testament to the Institute’s continuous efforts in emphasizing practical exposure and skill development, ensuring that students go beyond theory to emerge as confident leaders, critical problem-solvers, and agents of positive change.
Guided by its motto, ILNU empowers students to enhance their knowledge and skills, preparing them to contribute meaningfully to the legal profession and cater to the society at large.
Eligibility Criteria
The Competition is open to students enrolled in any year of a three-year LL.B. programme or a five-year integrated LL.B. programme at an institution recognized by the Bar Council of India. Each participating institution is permitted to register up to two teams for the Competition.
Key Dates
- 30/10/2025 – Announcement.
- 25/11/2025 – Registrations Open and Release of Proposition.
- 20/12/2025 – Last Date of Registration.
- 22/12/2025 – Last date for seeking Clarifications.
- 30/12/2025 – Release of Clarifications.
- 08/01/2026 – Memorial Submissions.
- 20/01/2026 – Announcement of Results of Memorial Qualifications.
- 06/02/2026 to 08/02/2026 – Offline Researchers’ Test and Oral Rounds.
Registration Details
- Initial Registration Fees: Rs. 1000
- Fees to be paid upon Memorial Qualification: Rs. 5000
Kindly fill the attached form for registration.
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Awards
Winner
The Winning team will receive a Trophy, a cash prize of INR 50,000/- and a Certificate of Merit.
Runners up:
The Runners up team will receive a Trophy, a cash prize of INR 30,000/- and a Certificate of Merit
Best Speaker:
The Best Speaker will receive a trophy, and a cash prize of INR 10,000/-
Best Researcher:
The Best Researcher will receive a trophy, and a cash prize of İNR 10,000/-
Best Memorial:
The team having the best memorial will receive cash prize of INR 10,000/-
Points of Contact
For further details, please visit our official Instagram and LinkedIn pages. We would be happy to address any queries and assist you throughout the process. For any correspondence, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].
For any clarifications regarding registrations kindly contact:
Mr. Anand Singh
Registrations Head, ILNU-NHRC Moot
[+91 7607160721 | [email protected]]Ms. Vandana Pareek
Registrations Co-Head, ILNU-NHRC Moot
[ +91 7878542214 | [email protected]]For Any Other Queries, kindly contact:
Katyayini Rana & Sarthak Gupta
Chairperson & Secretary | CEL | ILNU
Convenor & Co-Convenor | ILNU–NHRC Moot
Contact: 95115 62041, 78978 78261
Rohit Asnani & Rishit Paliwal
President & Secretary | NILSAC | ILNU
Contact: 73397 95972, 86908 87667
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