LegisThon 2026 – National Law Fest – Geetha Law College
LegisThon 2026 – National Law Fest – Geetha Law College
About the Event
Geeta Institute of Law (GIL), Panipat, Delhi-NCR, presents LegisThon 2026, a national-level law fest envisioned as a “Marathon of Legal Minds.” The fest brings together law students, academicians, and legal professionals to foster academic dialogue and strengthen practical legal skills across diverse areas of law.
– Dates: 27 February to 1 March 2026
– Venue: Geeta Institute of Law, Panipat, Delhi-NCR
– Core Legal Themes: Criminal Law, Family Law, Cyber Law, and Intellectual Property Law
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Key Competitions under LegisThon 2026
1. 16th GIL National Moot Court Competition
– Dates: 28 February to 1 March 2026
– Eligibility: Students pursuing 3-year or 5-year LL.B. programmes
– Team Composition: Three members (Two Speakers and One Researcher)
Moot Proposition
The moot problem addresses complex legal issues involving:
– Prohibition of Child Marriage Act
– Admissibility of electronic evidence under Section 65B of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
– Copyright infringement and IPR theft
– Criminal liability under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita concerning suspicious death and script theft
Registration Fee
– ₹6,000 per team (inclusive of accommodation)
Prizes
– Winner: ₹31,000 + Trophy
– Runner-Up: ₹15,000 + Trophy
– Best Speaker, Best Researcher, Best Memorial: ₹3,100 each
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2. National Judgment Writing Competition
– Date: 27 February 2026
– Format:
– 30 minutes to read the problem
– 60 minutes to write the judgment
– Maximum word limit: 3,500 words
– Registration Fee: ₹1,100 per participant (without accommodation)
Prize
– Winner: ₹5,100 + Trophy
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3. National Client Counselling Competition
– Date: 27 February 2026
– Legal Themes: New Criminal Laws, Family Law, and Contract Law
– Team Composition: Three members (Two Advocates and One Client)
Format
– Total duration: 25 minutes
– 20 minutes consultation
– 5 minutes post-interview reflection
Registration Fee
– ₹2,100 per team (without accommodation)
Prizes
– Best Team: ₹11,000 + Trophy
– Runner-Up Team: ₹3,100 + Trophy
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Important Dates and Deadlines
– Last date for Provisional Registration: 1 February 2026
– Last date for Registration (Soft Copy & Fee Payment): 10 February 2026
– Last date for Registration (Hard Copy): 14 February 2026
– Last date for Seeking Clarifications: 16 February 2026
– Memorial Submission (Soft Copy): 20 February 2026
– Memorial Submission (Hard Copy): 24 February 2026
– Fest Dates: 27 February to 1 March 2026
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Registration Procedure
– Provisional Registration:
– Email lawfest@geetalawcollege.in
– Or register through the designated Google Form by 1 February 2026
– Payment Mode:
– Demand Draft in favour of “Geeta Institute of Law” payable at Panipat
– OR NEFT / RTGS / IMPS transfer
– Bank Details:
– Bank: HDFC Bank
– Branch: Samalkha, Panipat
– Account Number: 13251450000062
– IFSC Code: HDFC0001325
– Submission:
– Soft copies of registration forms and payment proof must be emailed by 10 February 2026
– Hard copies must reach the institute by 14 February 2026
Contact Information
For queries and clarifications:
– Email: lawfest@geetalawcollege.in
Student Coordinators
– Harshit: +91 95182 02963
– Chanchal: +91 93064 76547
– Shivam: +91 99928 03714
Postal Address
Principal
Geeta Institute of Law
Behind Geeta Sarovar Portico, G.T. Road
Samalkha, Panipat – 132101
Haryana, India
