NLSIU Announces 1st Online Moot Court Competition on Consumer Law and Practice

The Chair on Consumer Law and Practice (CLAP), National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, has announced the 1st Online Moot Court Competition on Consumer Law and Practice, inviting law students from across India to participate in a competition focused on contemporary issues in consumer protection law.

The NLSIU Moot Court Competition will be conducted entirely online and will involve both written and oral advocacy. The competition is intended to provide law students with an opportunity to develop their research, drafting and oral argumentation skills in the field of consumer law.

NLSIU Moot Court Competition on Consumer Law: Eligibility

The competition is open to students currently enrolled in either a B.A. LL.B. or LL.B. programme.

The eligibility requirements include:

• Each team must consist of two members.
• Both team members must belong to the same college or university.
• Only one team from each college or university is permitted.
• The competition will be conducted entirely online.

Registration Fee and Last Date

The registration fee for the NLSIU Moot Court Competition is ₹2,000 per team.

The last date for registration and payment of the registration fee is 15 October 2026.

Students can access the detailed competition announcement, registration process and payment information through the CLAP website.

Moot Proposition and Memorial Submission

The moot proposition was released on 28 September 2026.

Participants are required to submit their memorials by 31 October 2026.

A late submission window will be available from 1 November to 3 November 2026, subject to a penalty. Teams will be deducted 1.5 marks per day of delay, per team, per side.

The moot proposition can be accessed here.

NLSIU Consumer Law Moot Court Competition: Important Dates

The octa-finals and semi-finals will be conducted on 14 and 15 November 2026, followed by the final oral round on 21 November 2026.

Prize Details

The winning team will receive a cash prize of ₹20,000, while the runner-up will receive ₹15,000. Both teams will also receive Certificates 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.

How to Register for the NLSIU Moot Court Competition

Eligible law students interested in participating can refer to the official competition announcement and registration details on the CLAP website.

The webpage contains information relating to eligibility, registration, payment, submission guidelines, competition rules and other requirements.

For queries, participants can contact the Chair on Consumer Law and Practice, NLSIU at consumerlaw@nls.ac.in.

The NLSIU Moot Court Competition provides law students with an opportunity to engage with contemporary consumer protection issues while gaining experience in written and oral advocacy.