2nd Dr. Justice Radhabinod Pal Memorial National Moot Court Competition 2026 by the Moot Court Committee, Dept of Law, University of Calcutta
About the Host Institution
Founded in 1909, the Department of Law, University of Calcutta, is one of the oldest and most prestigious legal institutions in India. With a legacy spanning over a century, it has produced distinguished legal minds who have significantly contributed to the judiciary, academia, and policymaking.
About the Competition
The competition has been envisioned as a sincere effort to build upon the strong foundation laid by its inaugural edition and to establish itself as a premier event on the national mooting circuit, proudly rooted in Kolkata.
The theme of the present edition revolves around the liability of corporations on climate change, a critical issue in our rapidly industrialising nation. The amalgamation of courtroom advocacy with climate activism offers participants a novel and enriching mooting experience.
Competition Format
The competition will be conducted in two phases: Virtual Rounds and In-Person Rounds. Virtual Rounds
- Preliminary Rounds: All registered teams will compete in the virtual preliminary rounds. (Saturday, 6th June, 2026)
- Quarter-Finals: The top 8 teams from the preliminary rounds will advance to the quarter-finals. (Sunday, 7th June, 2026)
In-Person Rounds (at the Department of Law, University of Calcutta)
- Semi-Finals: The winners of each of the Quarter-Finals will advance to the Semi-Finals. (Tuesday, 23rd June, 2026)
- Finals: The winners of each of the Semi-Finals will compete for the championship. (Tuesday, 23rd June, 2026)
Eligibility
The competition is open to undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in either a three- year LL.B. programme or a five-year integrated LL.B. programme in any law college, university, or institution duly recognised by the Bar Council of India during the academic year 2025-2026.
Fee
The registration process consists of two phases, with corresponding fee payments:
- Phase 1: Initial registration fee — ₹2400 per team (payable at the time of registration).
- Phase 2: Only for teams qualifying for the In-Person Rounds (Semi-Finals & Final) and seeking accommodation, an additional fee of ₹3600.
How to Register?
Interested candidates can register online via the link given at the end of the post.
Important dates
- Registrations Open: Tuesday, 10th March, 2026
- Release of Moot Brochure & Rulebook: Tuesday, 10th March, 2026
- Release of Moot Proposition: Tuesday, 17th March, 2026
- Clarification Request Deadline: Sunday, 5th April, 2026
- Final Clarifications Release: Sunday, 12th April, 2026
- Registration Deadline: Friday, 29th May, 2026
- Submission of Memorials: Sunday, 31st May, 2026
- Preliminary Rounds: Saturday, 6th June, 2026
- Quarter-Final Rounds: Sunday, 7th June, 2026
- Semi-Finals & Final: Tuesday, 23rd June, 2026
Awards
The competition offers the following cash prizes to recognise outstanding performances:
- Winning Team: ₹60,000
- First Runners-Up: ₹30,000
- Second Runners-Up: ₹15,000
- Best Speaker: ₹10,000
- Best Memorial: ₹10,000
Further, three (3) one-year complimentary subscriptions to SCC Online Web Edition, each worth Rs. 32,000/-, will be distributed to the winning team. The total value of these subscriptions amounts to Rs. 96,000/-.
Additionally, one month of access to the SCC Online Web Edition will be provided to all participants, valued at Rs. 3100/- each.
Contact
For any queries, please feel free to reach out to us at culawmcc@gmail.com
