The 10th National Moot Court Competition, VIDHIज्ञान 2026, is organized by M.K.E.S. College of Law, Mumbai.
The 10th National Moot Court Competition, VIDHIज्ञान 2026, is organized by M.K.E.S. College of Law, Mumbai.
This annual law fest provides a platform for law students across India to showcase their talent in legal analysis, advocacy, and professional presentation.
Event Overview
Host Institution: M.K.E.S. College of Law, Bhavishya Bharat Campus, Malad West, Mumbai.
Mode of Competition: The Preliminary and Quarter-Final rounds will be held virtually via Google Meet. The Semi-Final and Final rounds will take place on the college campus in Mumbai.
Language: The competition is conducted entirely in English.
Eligibility: Open to students currently enrolled in integrated 5-year or 3-year law programs recognized by the Bar Council of India for the 2025-26 academic year.
Important Dates
Registration Deadline: February 14, 2026.
Memorial Submission Deadline: February 17, 2026, by 11:59 P.M..
Orientation and Draw of Lots: February 20, 2026.
Preliminary and Quarter-Final Rounds: February 22, 2026.
Semi-Final and Final Rounds: February 28, 2026.
Registration and Fees
Registration Fee: Rs. 2,000 per team.
Team Composition: Each college can send one team comprising a minimum of two and a maximum of three members.
Process: Teams must scan the provided QR code to secure provisional participation and email a signed registration form and authority letter to mkesvidhigyaan26@gmail.com.
Awards
* Winner: Rs. 25,000 and a Certificate.
* Runner-up: Rs. 15,000 and a Certificate.
* Best Speaker: Rs. 3,000 and a Certificate.
* Best Memorial: Rs. 2,500 and a Certificate.
Moot Proposition Highlights
The 2026 competition centers on an international commercial arbitration dispute between Vertex Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. (Indica) and Nova Equipment Ltd. (Singacore). Key legal issues involve:
Validity of contract termination due to supply delays versus payment defaults.
Applicability of force majeure clauses related to global supply chain disruptions.
Conflict of laws regarding the proper law of the contract and the law of the seat in international arbitration.
Legal sustainability of invoking bank guarantees during pending arbitral proceedings.
