The theme of the competition is “Competition Law in a Changing Market Order.” The competition provides law students with an opportunity to critically examine emerging developments in Indian competition law, including digital markets, platform power, artificial intelligence, algorithmic coordination, dominance, labour market collusion, and public procurement.
Theme of the Competition
Competition law increasingly requires an understanding of both legal principles and economic concepts. Questions concerning market definition, dominance, mergers, cartelisation, and anti-competitive conduct often involve significant economic analysis alongside legal interpretation.
The competition seeks submissions that engage critically with the changing landscape of competition law in India. Participants may explore developments following the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023, including settlements, deal-value thresholds, and global-turnover penalties.
The theme also provides scope for research into the regulation of digital markets and the question of whether certain digital markets require ex ante regulation.
Suggested Areas of Research
Participants can examine issues concerning digital markets and platform power, including the challenges posed by large technology platforms and their potential impact on competition.
Other areas include the shift towards effects-based analysis of dominance, competition concerns arising from artificial intelligence and algorithmic coordination, and the possibility of collusion in labour markets and public procurement.
Participants may also develop their own research questions within the broader theme of competition law in a changing market order, subject to the competition’s rules and requirements.
Prizes and Recognition
The competition offers cash prizes along with internship opportunities for the top three entries.
The First Prize carries a cash prize of ₹20,000 plus an internship. The Second Prize carries ₹15,000 plus an internship, while the Third Prize carries ₹10,000 plus an internship.
The top ten entries will receive a Certificate of Merit, while every valid submission will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Internship Opportunities
The competition is presented in association with Axiom5 Law Chambers LLP, which is the Title Partner and Assessment & Internship Partner.
Chandhiok & Mahajan, Advocates and Solicitors is the Internship Partner for the competition. The involvement of these organisations provides participants with an opportunity to engage with practitioners working in the field of competition law.
Panel Discussion
The competition will culminate in a virtual panel discussion on the theme of “Competition Law in a Changing Market Order.”
The announced panel includes Mr. Avinash Amarnath, Partner, Chandhiok & Mahajan; Mr. Pranjal Prateek, Partner, Khaitan & Co.; and Ms. Shruti Aji Murali, Knowledge Management Counsel, Axiom5.
The discussion will be moderated by Ms. Anicham Tamilmani, Senior Associate, Axiom5. A fourth panellist is expected to be announced separately.
Important Dates
The last date to register for the competition is 10 November 2026. Participants must submit their articles by 30 November 2026.
The declaration of results and virtual panel discussion are scheduled for 10 January 2027.
The competition is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate law students across India.
How to Register
Interested law students can register for the competition through the registration link provided by the Centre for Law and Economics, CNLU, Patna.
Last Date to Register: 10 November 2026
Last Date to Submit: 30 November 2026
Results and Panel Discussion: 10 January 2027
First Prize: ₹20,000 + Internship
Second Prize: ₹15,000 + Internship
Third Prize: ₹10,000 + Internship
Eligibility: Undergraduate and postgraduate law students across India
Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gQ_Y9KZi
For queries, participants can contact cle@cnlu.ac.in.
Law students interested in competition law, economic regulation, digital markets, technology law, and emerging legal issues can use this competition as an opportunity to conduct focused research and present their analysis on contemporary developments in the field.
