Legal Competition

VIDHIBHASHYA CHAPTER 2: National Debate, Youth Parliament, MUN & Elocution Competition 2026 by P.E.S.’s Modern Law College, Pune [Prize Pool ₹65,000+; Dec 17–18]: Register by Dec 5

About the Organiser

Progressive Education Society’s Modern Law College, Pune, is a premier legal institution affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), recognized by the Government of Maharashtra, approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI), and accredited with an ‘A’ Grade by NAAC. Established in 2003 under the aegis of P.E. Society (founded in 1934), the college offers LL.B. (3 Years), B.A. LL.B. (5 Years), B.B.A. LL.B. (5 Years), and LL.M. programs, along with a recognized Ph.D. Research Centre.

About Vidhibhashya Chapter 2

Vidhibhashya Chapter 2 is the flagship national-level intellectual conclave organized by Modern Law College in collaboration with Randive & Randive Associates. Conceived as a confluence of orators, debaters, diplomats, and lawmakers, the event provides a competitive national platform across four signature competitions:

  • Debate Competition
  • Youth Parliament
  • Model United Nations (UNHRC)
  • Elocution Competition

Institutions compete across all four verticals for the General Championship (GC) Trophy.

Eligibility

  • Open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in recognized colleges and universities across any stream/discipline.
  • Multiple entries from the same institution are allowed across all events.

Schedule at a Glance

  • 17th December 2026: Debate (Preliminary), Youth Parliament and Model United Nations
  • 18th December 2026: Debate (Final), Elocution and Model United Nations

Event Details & Competitions

1. Youth Parliament

  • Date: December 17, 2026
  • Format: Mock Parliamentary simulation. Delegations must consist of 15 to 25 members. Teams must draft their own Bill based on currently pending Indian legislation, allocate portfolio roles, and present a 50-minute complete session.
  • Important Cap: Strictly capped at 6 teams on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Pre-submission: The draft Bill and roster of assigned roles must be submitted via email 4 days prior to the event (by December 13, 2026) to vidhibhashya.mlc@gmail.com .

2. Model United Nations (MUN)

  • Dates: December 17 & 18, 2026
  • Committee: United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
  • Agenda: Addressing the Systematic Suppression of Women’s Rights and Freedom of Expression, with Special Emphasis on the Ongoing Protests and Gender-Based Restrictions in Afghanistan.
  • Format: Single Delegate representation following UNA-USA procedure.

3. Debate Competition

  • Dates: December 17 & 18, 2026
  • Format: Teams of two (2) members. In the preliminary round, co-registrants debate 1-vs-1 against each other (one For, one Against). Participants are evaluated individually, with the Top 8 speakers qualifying for the Final Round.
  • Medium: English, Hindi, or Marathi.
  • Time Limit:
    • Preliminary Round: 4 minutes (Constructive) + 2 minutes (Rebuttal).
    • Final Round: 6 minutes (Constructive) + 2 minutes (Rebuttal).
  • Preliminary Topics:
  • Competition brings out the worst in people.
  • The right to privacy is more important than national security.
  • Nostalgia does more to paralyze modern progress than to preserve heritage.
  • Genetic Heritage vs. Global Patents: Who Truly Owns the Wealth of Nature?
  • Final Motion: Can the Law Put a Price on Human Life?

4. Elocution

  • Date: December 18, 2026
  • Format: Individual participation. The Top 6 speakers from the preliminary round advance to the final round. Finalists deliver their prepared speech before the grand evaluation panel.
  • Time Limit: 6 minutes strictly (5 minutes speech + 1 minute conclusion window).
  • Medium: English, Hindi, or Marathi.
  • Topics:
    • If History could speak to the youth: What would it hold us accountable for?The politics of promises.The Green Logo and the Bitter Truth: Is India’s Food Safety a Shield or an Illusion?The Burden of Memory: Is Forgetting Essential to Moving Forward, or an Act of Betrayal?
    • The Paradox of Choice: Does Abundance Make Us Free or Paralysed?

(Note: Official Hindi and Marathi translations of all Debate and Elocution topics are available in the rulebooks).

Important Dates

  • Early Bird Registration Deadline: 25th November 2026
  • Standard Registration Deadline: 5th December 2026
  • Dates of Event: 17th & 18th December 2026

Awards & Prize Pool

  • Overall Accolade: General Championship (GC) Trophy
  • Debate: Winner (₹7,000) | Runner-Up (₹5,000) | Best Rebuttal (₹3,000)
  • Youth Parliament: Best Delegation (₹12,000) | Best Parliamentarian (₹3,000) | Best Govt. Leader (₹2,000) | Best Opp. Leader (₹2,000)
  • MUN (UNHRC): Best Delegate (₹7,000) | High Commendation (₹5,000) | Special Mention (₹3,000)
  • Elocution: 1st Place (₹7,000) | 2nd Place (₹5,000) | 3rd Place (₹3,000)
  • All winners receive official Trophies and Merit Certificates; all participants receive Certificates of Participation.

How to Register?

Interested participants should register through the official link below. The rulebook and registration details are available there. Early bird registration closes on November 25, 2026, and standard registration closes on December 5, 2026.

Click to Register: https://linktr.ee/VidhibhashyaChapter2

Contact Details

For registration assistance or event inquiries, reach out to the coordinators:

Ms. Chhavi Jaiswal, Head Coordinator: +91 7080967586

Ms. Vedika Shedge, Head Coordinator: +91 9921655792

Mr. Aditya Sonar, Head Coordinator: +91 9001316767

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