6th Edition Bal Gangadhar Tilak National Level Moot Court Competition, 2026
6th Edition Bal Gangadhar Tilak National Level Moot Court Competition, 2026
Overview
Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth’s Lokmanya Tilak Law College, Pune, is proud to announce the 6th Edition of the Bal Gangadhar Tilak National Level Moot Court Competition. Established in 1921 and recognized as a "Deemed to be University," TMV has a long-standing tradition of excellence across multiple disciplines, with its Law College serving as a hub for developing legal acumen and research skills since 2012.
The 2026 competition will be held in a hybrid format, allowing participants from outside Pune to engage either online or offline, while local Pune participants are required to attend in person.
Important Dates & Registration
Prospective teams must adhere to the following timeline to ensure eligibility:
* Registration Period: 10th January to 15th February 2026.
* Last Date to Register: 15th February 2026, by 11:30 PM (IST).
* Allotment of Team Codes: 17th February 2026.
* Memorial Submission (Soft Copy): 20th February 2026, by 5:00 PM.
* Last Date for Clarifications: 25th February 2026.
* Competition Dates: 27th and 28th February 2026.
Registration Fee: Rs. 3,000/- per team.
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/gzPbAaxiSTUrWBAd9.
Competition Structure & Eligibility
The competition is open to students currently pursuing three-year or five-year integrated LL.B. courses from any recognized university or college.
* Team Composition: Each team must consist of three members: two Speakers and one Researcher. All members must belong to the same institute; cross-institute teams are strictly prohibited.
* Rounds:
* Preliminary Rounds: Held on 27th February.
* Semi-Final Rounds: Held on 28th February.
* Final Round: Held on 28th February.
Language: The official language of the competition is English.
Memorial Guidelines
Teams are required to submit memorials for both the Petitioner/Appellant and the Respondent.
* Formatting: Memorials must use Times New Roman, 12-point font (10-point for footnotes), with 1.5-line spacing and 1-inch margins.
* Citations: Must comply with the 22nd edition of the Bluebook.
* Cover Colors: Blue for Petitioner and Red for Respondent.
* Anonymity: No identification (names, logos, etc.) should be present on the memorial except for the assigned Team Code. Violation results in immediate disqualification.
* Submission: Soft copies must be emailed to mootcourttmv2026@gmail.com in PDF format.
The Moot Proposition: Republic of Samrajya
The 2026 moot problem centers on contemporary issues of digital trade identities and administrative law. The laws of Samrajya are pari materia to the laws of India.
Case Background:
Aarav Malhotra founded "EduReform Private Limited" in 2020, operating through the domain www.edureform.sam. By 2024, the platform had 2.1 million learners. However, malicious entities launched confusingly similar domains, such as www.edureformonline.sam, to defraud students.
When Aarav sought help from the regulator (SAMNIC), the authority issued an interim order freezing Aarav’s legitimate domain alongside the fraudulent ones without a prior hearing. This 52-day "blackout" led to the collapse of his business and the loss of 15 crore rupees in funding. After the High Court dismissed his petition, Aarav has now approached the Supreme Court under Article 32.
Key Issues for Adjudication:
* Maintainability of the Article 32 petition despite alternative remedies.
* Whether digital trade identities constitute "property" or "occupation" under Articles 19(1)(g) and 300A.
* Whether SAMNIC's order constitutes "manifest arbitrariness" and violates natural justice.
* The proportionality of freezing a legitimate platform versus less restrictive measures.
Awards & Prizes
* Winner: Rs. 11,000, a Memento, and a 1-year AIR Online (AOL) subscription.
* Runners-Up: Rs. 5,000, a Memento, and an AOL subscription for SC and Bombay HC cases.
* Best Memorial: Rs. 2,000, a Memento, and an AIR book.
* Best Mooter: Rs. 2,000, a Memento, and an AIR book.
Contact Information
For queries regarding the competition:
* Asst. Prof. Vidhya Shetty: +91 9657139751
* Asst. Prof. Siddha Kulkarni: +91 7499165911
* Email: mootcourttmv2026@gmail.com
For moot problem clarifications:
* Email: mootcourttmv2025query@gmail.com (Subject: Regarding Clarification in moot problem).
