1st Justice K. Subba Rao Memorial Inter-University Moot Court Competition, 2026
1st Justice K. Subba Rao Memorial Inter-University Moot Court Competition, 2026
The 1st Justice K. Subba Rao Memorial Inter-University Moot Court Competition, 2026 is organised to commemorate the constitutional vision and judicial legacy of Justice K. Subba Rao. The competition is structured as a rigorous academic exercise focusing on constitutional law, advocacy, and legal research, based entirely on the official rulebook and brochure.
Event Overview
Host Institution: School of Legal Studies (SOLS), K.R. Mangalam University
Competition Dates:
Online Rounds (Preliminary & Quarter-Finals): 19–20 March 2026
Offline Rounds (Semi-Final & Final): 11 April 2026
Format: Hybrid (Online via Microsoft Teams and Offline at the KRMU campus)
Official Language: English
Important Dates
Release of Moot Proposition and Opening of Registration: 20 December 2025
Last Date for Seeking Clarifications: 15 February 2026
Release of Clarifications: 20 February 2026
Last Date for Registration: 6 March 2026
Deadline for Soft Copy Memorial Submission: 12 March 2026 (11:59 PM IST)
Researcher’s Test and Draw of Lots: 18 March 2026
Preliminary Round I and Inaugural Ceremony: 19 March 2026
Preliminary Round II and Quarter-Final Round: 20 March 2026
Semi-Final and Final Rounds (Offline): 11 April 2026
Eligibility and Team Composition
Open to bonafide students enrolled in:
Three-year LL.B. programmes
Five-year integrated law programmes
recognised by the Bar Council of India
LL.M. and other postgraduate law students are not eligible
Each team must consist of exactly:
Two speakers
One researcher
A maximum of two teams may participate from a single institution
Registration and Accommodation
Registration Fee: ₹3,500 per team
Registration is complete only after payment and submission of the official online registration form
Accommodation:
Provided only to teams qualifying for the Semi-Final and Final rounds
Accommodation fee: ₹1,500
No accommodation is provided for teams participating only in online rounds
Prizes and Awards
Winner Team:
₹31,000 cash prize
Trophy and Certificate of Merit
One-year SCC Online subscription (worth ₹96,000)
Internship opportunities at:
SEBI
JSA Law Firm
Chamber of Mr. F. A. Shah
Runner-Up Team:
₹21,000 cash prize
Trophy and Certificate of Merit
Individual Awards:
Best Speaker: ₹11,000
Best Researcher: ₹11,000
Best Memorial: ₹11,000
Participation Benefit:
One-month SCC Online access (worth ₹3,100)
E-certificate of participation
Competition Structure and Evaluation
The competition consists of written memorial submissions followed by oral rounds.
Oral Rounds
Preliminary, Quarter-Final, Semi-Final, and Final rounds are conducted with progressively increasing time limits
Speakers are assessed on:
Application of law
Response to judicial questions
Advocacy skills and courtroom etiquette
Clarity, structure, and persuasiveness of arguments
Written Memorial Evaluation
Memorials are assessed on:
Knowledge of facts and law
Originality and plagiarism compliance
Depth of legal analysis
Drafting of prayers
Quality of compendium
Researcher’s Test
Conducted online
Duration: 50 minutes
Format: 45 multiple-choice questions
Ten designated star questions are used as tie-breakers
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Memorial Guidelines
Paper size: A4
Font: Times New Roman
Spacing:
Main text: 1.5
Footnotes: 1.0
Margins: One inch on all sides
Total page limit: 30 pages
Arguments Advanced section must not exceed 15 pages
Cover page colours:
Petitioner: Blue
Respondent: Red
Submission format:
Soft copy only
PDF and DOCX formats
To be emailed to mootcourtcommittee@krmangalam.edu.in
Hard copies are not required
Late submission penalty: One mark deduction per hour of delay
Organising Committee and Contact Details
Faculty Chairperson: Assistant Professor Anurag Sharma
Faculty Advisor: Assistant Professor Dr. Tijender Kumar Singh
Student Convener: Ms. Ishita Saumya
Official Contact
Email: mootcourtcommittee@krmangalam.edu.in
Phone: 8800011819, 7428586472
Additional event-related materials and resources are shared through the official drive folder circulated by the organising committee.
