FIAT JUSTITIA National Moot Court 2026 | Utkal University

Register for FIAT JUSTITIA National Moot Court Competition by University College of Law, Utkal University. Prizes worth ₹5.81 Lakhs. Open to law students across India. Deadline: January 1.

About the University College of Law

The University College of Law (UCL), Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, established in 1962, is one of Rajasthan’s oldest and most reputed law institutions. Registered with the Bar Council of India, UCL offers LL.B., integrated B.A. LL.B., LL.M. and multiple postgraduate diploma programs. With a fully digitalized library and access to major legal databases such as AIR, SCC Online, and Manupatra, the college ensures quality legal education. UCL has consistently produced successful judicial officers and competitive exam achievers.

About the Moot Court

The 1st National Moot Court Competition – FIAT JUSTITIA 2026, hosted by UCL, under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Anand Paliwal, Dean UCL, Dr. Priyadarshi Nagda B.A.LL.B In charge, Dr. Hansa D. Joshi Faculty Convenor, Moot Court Committee, aims to provide a dynamic platform for law students to develop advocacy, research, and courtroom skills.
This competition promotes analytical thinking, ethical legal practice, and exposure to real-world legal problem-solving. Students from across the nation are invited to participate and compete before esteemed judges and academicians.

Theme

The moot proposition revolves around the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 with issues relating to:

• AI model training and surveillance
• Data privacy violations
• Consent, purpose limitation & data fiduciary obligations
• Constitutional rights under Article 19(1)(g) & Article 21
• Proportionality of penalties & regulatory compliance

Eligibility

Participation is open to bona fide law students enrolled in 3-year LL.B. or 5-year integrated LL.B. programs.
Each institution may send only one team.

Teams may comprise

3 members: 2 Speakers + 1 Researcher OR

2 members: Only 2 Speakers (no Researcher)

Registration Fee

Without Accommodation: ₹3,000

With Accommodation: ₹5,000

(Stay will be provided from 20th Feb to 23rd Feb 2026.)

Prizes

Category	Rewards
Winner	• ₹11,000 Cash Prize• Trophy & Certificate of Merit• SCC Online Yearly Subscription worth ₹32,000 for each participant
Runner-Up	• ₹9,000 Cash Prize• Trophy & Certificate of Merit
Best Memorial	• Trophy & Certificate of Merit
Best Student Advocate	• Trophy & Certificate of Merit
All Participants	• Certificate of Participation• 1-month SCC Online Access worth ₹3,100

Important Dates

• Last Date of Registration 1 January 2026
• Last Date for Clarification Requests 10 January 2026
• Release of Clarifications 12 January 2026
• Soft Copy of Memorial Deadline 1 February 2026
• Hard Copy of Memorial Deadline 10 February 2026
• Last Date to Email Travel Form 12 February 2026
• Draw of Lots & Exchange of Memorials 21 February 2026
• Preliminary & Quarter-Final Rounds 21 February 2026
• Semi-Final & Final Rounds 22 February 2026
• Valedictory Ceremony 22 February 2026

Registration Process

Fill the online registration form.

Click Here to Register

Pay the registration fees via bank transfer:

• A/c No.: 694201032503
• IFSC: ICIC0006942
• Account Holder: Dean, College of Law

Email the payment proof and obtain acknowledgement.

After verification, the team will receive a Team Code.

Contact Info

For queries, contact the Organizing Committee:

• Dr. Hansa D. Joshi, Faculty Convenor, Moot Court Committee: 98205 94899
• Navneet Sharma: 94611 28413
• Himani Rathore: 80790 77020
• Tanya Deval: 85292 32273
• Nikhil Meghwal: 95872 09023

Culturals – Modit Paliwal: 79765 07613

Communication – Siddhi Panwar: 90797 02980

Media – Arvind Nayak: 6376397739

Email: uclfiatjustitia2026@gmail.com

The brochure is here