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MIET School of Law · Moot Court Committee presents

1st Justice Dr.Adarsh Sein AnandNational Moot Court Competition, 2026

– · MIET, Jammu

Honouring a judicial legacy. Inspiring the next generation of advocates.
Justice Dr. Adarsh Sein Anand, former Chief Justice of India

A national platform for legal research, analytical reasoning, persuasive advocacy and ethical courtroom practice.

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Registration deadline: 30 October 2026

Competition dates
20–21 November 2026
Venue
MIET, Jammu
Registration fee
₹3,000 / team
Total award money
₹1,40,000
About the competition

Honouring a legacy.
Building future advocates.

Research. Reason. Advocate.

Explore the competition timeline ↗

The 1st Justice Dr. Adarsh Sein Anand National Moot Court Competition, 2026 pays tribute to the 29th Chief Justice of India and his commitment to constitutional values, judicial integrity, human rights and access to justice.

Hosted by the School of Law, Model Institute of Engineering & Technology (MIET), Jammu, the competition brings together aspiring advocates from institutions across the country to engage with complex legal questions and develop reasoned arguments.

Through experiential legal education and academic exchange, it encourages professional integrity, respect for the rule of law, and the constitutional ideals of justice, liberty, equality and individual dignity.

The institution behind the competition

MIET & the
School of Law

A foundation for
future advocates.

Institution · School · Committee
Aerial view of the MIET campus in JammuSince 1996
MIET Campus · Jammu

About MIET

Established in 1996 with AICTE approval, MIET became the first private engineering college in Jammu & Kashmir. Its first batch was admitted in 1999. The flagship institution of the MIER Group, MIET carries forward a tradition of excellence, innovation, education and research.

The brochure records 24 graduating engineering batches and a MIER legacy of over 89 years. Beginning with Model Academy, the group has educated more than 50,000 learners and serves over 3,500 students from pre-school to doctoral level.

24
Graduating engineering
batches
50,000+
Learners educated
by the MIER Group
89+
Years of
MIER legacy
The discipline

School of Law

The MIET School of Law connects legal theory with practice through moot court activities, internships and legal research. Exposure to real legal challenges and global perspectives helps students develop academically and professionally.

Its learning environment prepares students to engage with the legal profession through research, practical experience and critical thinking.

Legal researchPractical learningProfessional integrity
The community

Moot Court Committee

The MCC promotes mooting through intra-moot, national and international inter-university competitions, and trial advocacy challenges. It develops students’ legal research, critical thinking and courtroom skills.

The committee prepares aspiring advocates to practise law effectively and ethically, with an enduring commitment to justice.

ResearchReasoningAdvocacy
The legacy we honour

Justice Dr.
Adarsh Sein Anand

Former Chief Justice of India · Constitutional jurist · Advocate of human rights

Born in Jammu on 1 November 1936, Justice Anand received his early education at Model Academy. He graduated from the University of Jammu and Kashmir in 1958, completed his LL.B. at Lucknow University in 1960, earned a Ph.D. in Law from University College London in 1963, and was called to the Bar from the Inner Temple in 1964.

He practised at the Punjab and Haryana High Court in criminal, constitutional and election law, and also taught law in Chandigarh. His career reflected a lasting commitment to legal scholarship, constitutional principles and accessible justice.

Read more about his contribution

Justice Anand served as Patron-in-Chief of the National Legal Services Authority and headed several commissions of enquiry. He was elected President of the International Institute of Human Rights Society in 1996 and contributed to legal education through universities and legal institutions.

His honours included the Shiromani Award (2002), the University of Lucknow’s Plaque of Honour (2004), the Dogra Ratan Award (2006), the National Law Day Award (2007), and the Padma Vibhushan (2008). He received honorary degrees from Lucknow and Jammu universities and a Fellowship of University College London.

His publications include The Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir: Its Development and Comments and Justice for Women: Concerns and Expressions.

  1. 1975Additional Judge

    Jammu and Kashmir High Court

  2. 1985 / 1989Chief Justice

    Jammu and Kashmir High Court; later Madras High Court

  3. 1991Judge, Supreme Court of India
  4. 10 October 1998 – 1 November 200129th Chief Justice of India
  5. 2003–2006Chairperson

    National Human Rights Commission of India

  6. 2008Padma Vibhushan
Aerial view of MIET’s Jammu campus from the brochure
From registration to the final round

Competition timeline

Eight milestones. One platform for the next generation of legal minds.

  1. Registration opens

    Opening of registration

  2. Moot proposition release

    Release of the competition problem

  3. Clarifications deadline

    Last date for submission of clarifications

  4. Registration deadline

    Last date for registration

  5. Memorial submission

    Soft copy submission

  6. Inauguration & reporting

    Inauguration and reporting of teams

  7. Test & competition rounds

    Researcher’s test & Oral Rounds

  8. Final & valedictory

    Semi-Finals, Final round and valedictory ceremony

Schedule as published in the competition brochure. For clarifications, contact [email protected].

Recognising excellence

Awards & prize money

₹1,40,000 in total awards across five categories.

Winner
₹75,000
Championship award
1st Runner-up
₹35,000
Runner-up award
Best Researcher
₹10,000
Best Speaker
₹10,000
Best Memorial
₹10,000
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Registration & eligibility

Registration fee: ₹3,000 per team, non-refundable.
Deadline: .

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  • Eligible programmesUndergraduate students pursuing a 3-year LL.B. or 5-year integrated law degree from a Bar Council of India (BCI) recognised institute.
  • Institution limitOnly two teams per institution are permitted to register.
  • Three-member teamsEach team must strictly consist of Speaker 1, Speaker 2 and one Researcher.
  • Team anonymityA unique Team Code is assigned once registration is confirmed. Institutional identity must not appear in memorials or be disclosed during oral rounds.
Role flexibility

The Researcher may be permitted to argue as Speaker 2 only in extraordinary circumstances, subject to prior written approval from the Organising Committee.

Payment instructions

Complete your registration

  1. Remit the ₹3,000 registration fee via UPI or bank transfer.
  2. Attach the transaction screenshot to the official registration form.
  3. Submit your team’s registration by 30 October 2026.

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For payment or registration queries, contact the organising team at [email protected].

Bank account details

Account name
Model Institute of Engineering & Technology
Bank
HDFC Bank
Account number
IFSC code
Branch
Residency Road, Jammu
Authorities at Law

Meet the organising team

MIET leadership, faculty conveners and student conveners for the 2026 competition.

MIET leadership

Institute & School of Law

Prof. Ankur Gupta, Director, MIET

Prof. Ankur Gupta

Director, MIET

Prof. Sunita Zalpuri, Dean, School of Law, MIET

Prof. Sunita Zalpuri

Dean, School of Law, MIET

Faculty conveners

Competition organisation

Mr. Bhanu Sambyal, Co-Convener, Moot Court

Mr. Bhanu Sambyal

Co-Convener, Moot Court

Head of Department, School of Law

Ms. Janees Rafiq, Convener, Moot Court

Ms. Janees Rafiq

Convener, Moot Court

Program Manager, School of Law

Student conveners

Moot Court Committee

Ridhima Sharma

Chairperson

Moot Court Committee

Naman Vasu

Vice Chairperson

Moot Court Committee

Prepare for the competition

Competition documents

Read the brochure for the published schedule, registration conditions, awards and organising team.

Official competition brochureCompetition schedule, registration and event informationView PDF ↗
Registration formSubmit team details and transaction screenshotOpen form ↗
Moot propositionOfficial competition problem for team preparationView PDF ↗
Rules & memorial instructionsRequest detailed rules, formatting and submission instructions from the organisers.Contact organisers
Before you register

Frequently asked questions

Who can participate?

Undergraduate students pursuing a 3-year LL.B. or 5-year integrated law degree from a BCI recognised institute. A maximum of two teams per institution may register.

How many members must a team have?

Exactly three: Speaker 1, Speaker 2 and a Researcher. The Researcher may argue as Speaker 2 only under extraordinary circumstances with prior written approval from the Organising Committee.

What is the fee and how do we pay?

The non-refundable registration fee is ₹3,000 per team. Pay via UPI or bank transfer and attach the transaction screenshot to the official registration form. Bank details appear in the registration section.

What are the main deadlines?

Clarifications: 20 October 2026. Registration: 30 October 2026. Memorial soft copy: 2 November 2026. The competition takes place on 20–21 November 2026.

Is accommodation provided?

Teams are responsible for their own accommodation arrangements and all associated expenses.

Can we disclose our institution’s name?

Teams receive a unique Team Code after registration is confirmed. Institutional identity must not be disclosed in memorials or during oral rounds.

Where do we obtain the proposition and detailed rules?

View the moot proposition PDF. For detailed rules and submission instructions, email [email protected].

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