About Marwadi University
Marwadi University was established under the Gujarat Universities Act (Act 9 of 2016) on 9 May 2016. The Marwadi Education Foundation’s Group of Institutions houses over 15,000 students from 52 countries enrolled in 32+ diversified programmes across Science, Commerce, and Humanities. Spread across 52+ acres, the university has 600+ educators, including 150+ PhD holders.
About Faculty of Law
The Faculty of Law aims to create outstanding legal professionals through academic excellence and industry collaboration. It has received two prestigious ERASMUS+ projects from the European Union and signed MoUs with CIArb and Chicago Kent College of Law (USA).
About the Opportunity
The 6th Shree Abhay Bharadwaj Memorial International Moot Court Competition, 2026 marks the international edition of the flagship moot court competition hosted by the Faculty of Law, Marwadi University.
The competition provides a platform for law students from India and abroad to engage in rigorous courtroom advocacy, legal research, and global collaboration while upholding ethical principles of justice.
Theme
The moot proposition addresses issues relating to:
- Non-International Armed Conflict under International Law
- Applicability of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and International Human Rights Law (IHRL)
- Legal Status of Detainees and ‘Unlawful Combatants’
- Responsibility of State and Non-State Actors
- Violations under Geneva Conventions, ICCPR, and Customary International Humanitarian Law
Eligibility
- Law students enrolled in 3-year LL.B. Programme or 5-year Integrated Law Programme.
- Institution must be recognised by the Bar Council of India (BCI).
- Maximum three teams per institution allowed.
- Team Composition: 2 Speakers + 1 Researcher (max 3 members) OR 2 members (1 Speaker + 1 Speaker-cum-Researcher).
How to Register?
Interested candidates can register online via the link given at the end of the post.
Fee
₹ 6,000 (USD $70) per team. Inclusive of accommodation (non-AC) and food for 3 days. Registration fee is non-refundable.
Prizes
- Winner Team – ₹ 50,000 + Trophy
- Runner-Up Team – ₹ 25,000 + Trophy
- Best Speaker (Petitioner) – ₹ 5,000 + Trophy
- Best Speaker (Respondent) – ₹ 5,000 + Trophy
- Best Memorial (Petitioner) – ₹ 5,000 + Trophy
- Best Memorial (Respondent) – ₹ 5,000 + Trophy
- Best Researcher – ₹ 5,000 + Trophy
- Certificates of Participation shall be provided to all participants.
Important dates
- 07 February 2026 – Release of Brochure & Commencement of Registration
- 10 March 2026 – Last Date for Registration
- 15 March 2026 – Last Date to Seek Clarifications
- 18 March 2026 – Publication of Clarifications
- 22 March 2026 – Last Date for Submission of Soft Copy of Memorial
- 29 March 2026 – Last Date for Submission of Hard Copy of Memorial
- 02 April 2026 – Inaugural Ceremony & Draw of Lots
- 03 April 2026 – Preliminary & Quarter-Final Rounds
- 04 April 2026 – Semi-Final, Final & Valedictory Ceremony
Contact
E-mail: folnmcc@marwadieducation.edu.in
Mr. Bivek Das – +91 8100462609
Click here to Register.
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