4th C.P. Sudhakara Prasad Memorial National Moot Court Competition 2025: In Association with NUALS, Kochi Cash Prizes of ₹1.15 Lakh | Hybrid Mode
About the Organisers
ALL INDIA LAWYERS’ UNION was formed 40 years ago under the patronage and guidance of Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer, Justice H. R. Khanna, and Justice A.C. Gupta, who were the icons of the Indian judiciary.
Since its formation in 1982, AILU has always remained steadfast in protecting and upholding the democratic rights of the legal fraternity and has also joined hands with the people’s struggle for a brighter tomorrow. Currently, the organization has approximately 50,000 public-spirited lawyers spread across the country.
The event is organised with the support of the Prestigious National University of Legal Studies, Kochi (NUALS, Kochi), wherein the Quarter, Semi, and Finals of the competition are held.
Details of the Event
The All India Lawyers Union Ernakulam District Committee is organising the 4th edition of C.P. Sudhakara Prasad Memorial National Moot Court Competition in 2025-26. The moot problem revolves around the Constitutional functions of the Governor under Article 200 of the Constitution of India to give assent to the Bills passed by the State Legislative assembly.
This topic is of great significance in the current legal and political scenario in view of the different cases filed by the State Governments of the country challenging the Governor’s actions before the Apex court. This competition hopes to be a collaborative experience that opens up the mind of Law students to new facets of Law.
Eligibility and Team Composition
- Participation is strictly restricted to undergraduate students pursuing a three-year or five-year LL.B. degree program from an institution recognized by the Bar Council of India.
- Each team must consist of two members, both of whom will be designated as speakers.
Location
- The competition will be conducted in a hybrid mode to ensure broad accessibility and a high-quality in-person finale.
- Virtual Preliminary Rounds: The Preliminary Rounds will be held online on the 20th and 21st of December, 2025.
- In-Person Advanced Rounds: The Advanced Rounds, comprising the Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, and Finals, will be conducted offline on the 10th and 11th of January, 2026, at the NUALS campus in Kochi.
Registration and Submission Guidelines
- Each team shall register for the competition by filling an online registration form not later than the last date of registration, i.e. 14th December 2025.
- The Google form is available at the end of this post, and in case of any difficulties, the form can also be requested from the organisers by any eligible student.
- Once a team is registered, the organisers will assign a team code. This team code will serve as their unique identifier for Argument Note and at the Oral Rounds.
- Teams can send in their Argument notes via mail to ailumootekm@gmail.com.
- The organisers reserve the absolute discretion to refuse or cancel any team registration.
- There is no limit on the number of teams that may participate from a specific university or college.
Important Dates
| Date 07th November, 2025 | Event Commencement of Registration and Release of the Moot Proposition |
| 23rd November, 2025 | Deadline for Submission of Clarification Requests |
| 14th December, 2025 | Final Date for Registration via Google Form |
| 17th December, 2025 | Final Date for Submission of the Argument Note |
| 19th December, 2025 | Conduct of Draw of Lots for the Preliminary Rounds |
| 20th–21st December, 2025 | Preliminary Rounds (Virtual) |
| 10th January, 2026 | Quarter-final Rounds (In-Person at NUALS, Kochi) |
| 11th January, 2026 | Semi-final Rounds, Final Rounds, and Valedictory Ceremony (In-Person at NUALS, Kochi) |
Fee Structure
- Registration Fee: Rs. 3500/- per team.
- Accommodation Fee (Advanced Rounds): Teams qualifying for the advanced rounds must make an additional payment of Rs. 2500/- per team for accommodation expenses, which will be provided by the organizers.
- Payment Method: The fee can be remitted via Bank Transfer or UPI Transfer (GPay or any other payment applications)
Bank Details
- Bank Name: City Union Bank
- Account Holder’s Name: Mr. Dinesh Mathew Murikan J /Ramesh T P/ Nasseer ◦ Account No: 500101013452556
- IFSC Code: CIUB0000086
- Branch: Ernakulam
- UPI ID: dinesh.murikan@ybl
Awards and Recognition
The competition celebrates and rewards exceptional legal talent through a comprehensive package of cash prizes, trophies, and certificates designed to recognize outstanding performance at every level.
- Winners: Trophy, Certificate of Merit, Medal, and a Cash Prize of ₹50,000/-
- First Runner-up: Trophy, Certificate of Merit, Medal, and a Cash Prize of ₹35,000/-.
- Second Runner-up: Trophy, Certificate of Merit, and a Medal.
- Third Runner-up: Trophy, Certificate of Merit, and a Medal.
- Best Argument Note: Trophy, Certificate of Merit, and a Cash Prize of ₹10,000/-.
- Best Speaker: Trophy, Certificate of Merit, and a Cash Prize of ₹10,000/-.
- Best Speaker (Finals): Trophy, Certificate of Merit, and a Cash Prize of ₹10,000/-.
Beyond the primary awards, the competition also recognizes the deep talent pool by awarding individual trophies to all participants who advance to the Semi-Final and Final rounds.
A Certificate of Participation will be provided to all registered teams that successfully submit an Argument Note.
Deadlines
Last date for registration via Google form mentioned at the end of this post is on 14th December, 2025
Last date for submission of Argument Note via email is on 17th December, 2025 via e-mail ailumootekm@gmail.com.
Contact Information
For any questions, clarifications, or further details regarding the competition, participants are encouraged to reach out to the designated student coordinators.
Student Coordinators
- Avanthika Joju: +91 8138975443
- Amrutha Susan George: +91 9188672235
- Priyal P.: +91 9400695480
- Sharang K.G.: +91 7012415141
- Haneen Sidhik: +91 9746350976
- Joseph Kallukkaran: +91 9400231141
