Lex Invicta National Moot Court Competition 2026The Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology (School of Law) has announced the Lex Invicta National Moot Court Competition, 2026.
Lex Invicta National Moot Court Competition 2026
The Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology (School of Law) has announced the Lex Invicta National Moot Court Competition, 2026. This prestigious event is scheduled to take place from 13th to 15th March 2026 at the university's campus in Avadi, Tamil Nadu.
About the Host Institution
Vel Tech is a Category 1 deemed-to-be university recognized by the UGC and accredited with an A++ grade by NAAC. The School of Law is dedicated to nurturing legal professionals through an interdisciplinary approach that integrates law with social sciences. It currently holds an IIRF National Ranking of 50 and a state ranking of 4. The competition is organized by the Moot Court Society (MCS), which operates under the motto "Lex Invicta" — The Law is Invincible.
Competition Structure and Eligibility
The competition will be conducted exclusively in offline mode. It consists of several qualifying stages:
Preliminary Rounds: Performance is scored cumulatively based on both memorials and oral arguments.
Quarter-Finals: A knockout round featuring the top eight teams from the preliminaries.
Semi-Finals: A knockout format for the four qualifying teams.
Final Round: The top two teams contend for the championship title.
Eligibility: Participants must be currently pursuing a 3-year or 5-year LL.B. degree program.
Team Composition: Each team is restricted to a maximum of 3 members, including 2 speakers and 1 designated researcher.
Important Dates and Registration
Prospective participants should note the following deadlines for 2026:
* Last Date of Registration: 1st March.
* Memorial Submission (Soft Copy): 6th March.
* Memorial Submission (Hard Copy): 9th March.
* Researcher’s Test & Draw of Lots: 13th March.
* Preliminary & Quarter-Final Rounds: 14th March.
* Semi-Final & Final Rounds: 15th March.
Registration Fee: ₹3,500 (excluding accommodation). Interested teams must fill in details through the provisional registration link.
Technical Requirements
Language: English is the official language for all oral and written submissions.
Memorials: Teams must submit written submissions for both the Petitioner/Appellant and Respondent/Defendant.
Formatting: Typed on A4 size, Times New Roman, size 12 font for body text, and 1.5 line spacing. Citations must follow the Bluebook 20th Edition.
Researcher's Test: This 45-minute test consists of 50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Dress Code: Participants must wear white/black trousers, a white shirt, a black tie, a black coat, and black shoes/socks.
Awards and Prizes
The competition offers a total prize pool of ₹48,000:
* Winning Team: ₹22,000.
* Runners-Up Team: ₹11,000.
* Best Speaker: ₹5,000.
* Best Memorial: ₹5,000.
* Best Researcher: ₹5,000.
The Moot Proposition: Matrix Corporation vs. LAVAS
The 2026 moot problem involves a complex dispute between Matrix Corporation Limited and LAVAS Multimedia Private Limited. Matrix, the commercial arm of the Indica Space Research Organisation (ISRO), entered into an agreement with LAVAS in 2005 to lease S-Band spacecraft transponders.
In 2011, Matrix terminated the agreement citing force majeure after the Government of Indica decided not to provide orbital slots in S-Band for commercial activities. This led to multiple international arbitrations and substantial awards against Matrix.
Subsequently, the Government initiated winding-up proceedings against LAVAS under the Companies Act, alleging it was formed through fraud. While the Supreme Court of Indica upheld the dissolution, LAVAS has now petitioned the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA). The key legal issues involve international investment law, bilateral investment treaties, and principles of natural justice. Notably, the laws of the State of Indica are considered pari materia to the laws of India.
Contact Information
For clarifications, teams may email veltechsolmcc@gmail.com.
Faculty Conveners:
* Ms. Archana: 9176320518.
* Ms. Vageeshwari: 9791118715.
* Ms. Sree Laxmi: 6383721520.
Student Conveners:
* Sandhiya: 9342315451.
* Aadhithya: 8939512012.
* Vishvanathan: 9445296237.
