JUDGMENT WRITING COMPETITION, 2026
"Where Legal Knowledge Meets Judicial Reasoning"
The Moot Court Society, Apex School of Law, Apex University, Jaipur, cordially invites law students from across India to participate in the Judgment Writing Competition, 2026, organised as part of Jus Novum – AU Nationwide Law Fest, 2026.
The competition aims to test participants' ability to analyse facts, identify legal issues, apply relevant legal principles, and draft a reasoned judicial judgment. Participants shall assume the role of a Judge and adjudicate a Criminal Law problem by delivering a legally sound and well-structured judgment.
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PRIZES & AWARDS
Winner – ₹5,000/- + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
Runner-Up – ₹3,000/- + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
E-Certificates of Participation shall be provided to all participants.
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IMPORTANT DATES
Commencement of Registration – 1st June, 2026
Last Date of Registration – 2nd September, 2026
Last Date for Seeking Clarifications – 5th September, 2026
Date of Competition – 12th September, 2026
Declaration of Results / Valedictory Ceremony – 13th September, 2026
Venue – Apex University, Sitapura Campus, Jaipur
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REGISTRATION FEE
₹600/- per Participant
(Accommodation Excluded)
Accommodation may be availed upon payment of additional charges, as communicated separately by the Organizing Committee.
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ELIGIBILITY
Students currently enrolled in LL.B., Five-Year Integrated Law Courses (B.A. LL.B. or equivalent), or LL.M. programmes from recognized Universities, Law Schools, Colleges, or Institutions in India are eligible to participate.
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COMPETITION FORMAT
• Single Round Judgment Writing Competition
• Individual Participation Only
• Criminal Law Based Problem
• Reading and Analysis Phase – 90 Minutes
• Judgment Writing Phase – 60 Minutes
• Judgments may be drafted in either English or Hindi.
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WHY PARTICIPATE?
• National-Level Competition
• Practical Exposure to Judicial Decision-Making
• Opportunity to Develop Judgment Writing Skills
• Enhancement of Legal Research, Reasoning, and Analytical Ability
• Experience of Applying Law to Complex Factual Situations
• Certificates of Merit and Participation
• Interaction with Law Students from Across India
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MORE THAN A COMPETITION — AN EXPERIENCE
Jus Novum is not merely a competition; it is a celebration of legal excellence, culture, learning, and collaboration.
Karwaan Evening | 11th September, 2026
An evening dedicated to poetry, storytelling, music, artistic expression, and meaningful interactions among participants from across the country.
Gala Night | 12th September, 2026
Theme: Disco in Desert
An evening of celebration, networking, entertainment, and memorable experiences.
Special Festival Honors
• Best Dressed Award
• Overall Best Performer Award
• Prestigious Rolling Trophy for the Best Institution
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COMPETITION DETAILS / RULEBOOK
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1l3nMQpKdvDHKBUcJuKpujeBWjR9CO473?usp=drive_link
BROCHURE
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UvXywGTEOow7e0BHJGWP09BHoPiYKCKn?usp=drive_link
OFFICIAL POSTER
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xX43fWDVlqGhj0BSSrMOrnzvGTyh9qav?usp=drive_link
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FOR QUERIES
Faculty Coordinator
Ms. Mumal Kanwar
Contact No.: +91 9782702770
Student Coordinators
Mr. Bhavesh Parashar
Contact No.: +91 8619776494
Mr. Ashish
Contact No.: +91 8769441231
For Queries Regarding Any of the 11 Competitions
Mr. Hitendra Singh Bhati
Contact No.: +91 95889 96593
Mr. Krish Gaur
Contact No.: +91 63500 27145
For Official Communication
For General Queries
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Join us at Apex University, Jaipur, and participate in a unique academic exercise that promotes judicial reasoning, legal analysis, and excellence in judgment writing.
Registrations Open from 1st June, 2026.
