The Chair on Consumer Law and Practice (CLAP) at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) has announced its 1st Online Moot Court Competition on Consumer Law and Practice. The competition invites law students from across India to participate in a national-level moot focused on contemporary issues in consumer protection law.
The competition will be conducted entirely online and will provide participants with an opportunity to develop their legal research, drafting, written advocacy and oral argumentation skills.
NLSIU Consumer Law Moot Court Competition 2026
The competition has been organised to provide law students with a platform to engage with contemporary questions relating to consumer protection law and practice. Participants will be required to approach legal issues through written submissions and oral advocacy.
The competition is designed to provide a professional and competitive environment for students to strengthen their understanding of consumer law while developing practical advocacy skills.
Eligibility and Participation
The competition is open to law students from across the country. Interested participants are required to check the detailed competition announcement for the eligibility requirements, registration procedure and other applicable rules.
The complete moot proposition, competition rules, timelines and other participation details have been made available by the Chair on Consumer Law and Practice through its official website.
Prizes and Recognition
The Winning Team will receive a cash prize of ₹20,000 along with a Certificate of Excellence.
The Runner-Up Team will receive a cash prize of ₹15,000 along with a Certificate of Excellence.
The results and prize distribution are scheduled to take place on 24 December 2026 in New Delhi as part of the National Consumer Rights Day event organised by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India.
Competition Format and Application
The moot court competition will be conducted entirely online, allowing participating teams to take part without travelling for the competition rounds.
Students interested in participating should refer to the official CLAP announcement for the moot proposition, eligibility criteria, registration process, important dates and detailed competition rules.
Organiser: Chair on Consumer Law and Practice, NLSIU
Competition: 1st Online Moot Court Competition on Consumer Law and Practice
Mode: Online
First Prize: ₹20,000 + Certificate of Excellence
Runner-Up Prize: ₹15,000 + Certificate of Excellence
Results and Prize Distribution: 24 December 2026, New Delhi
