About NUSRL
The National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi, is a leading institution dedicated to advancing legal education in India. Established in 2010 by the Government of Jharkhand under the NUSRL Act, 2010, the University is headed by Prof. (Dr.) Ashok R. Patil as Vice Chancellor.
About the Competition
The Auxilium Consumer National Blog Writing Competition, 2026 is a national-level academic initiative designed to promote critical analysis and informed discourse on consumer welfare and consumer protection law.
The competition invites original submissions on themes relating to consumer rights, dispute resolution mechanisms, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies, with the objective of bridging academic research and professional legal practice while contributing to contemporary consumer jurisprudence and consumer awareness.
Rules
- The word limit for submissions shall be 1200 to 1500 words.
- Authors are encouraged to use hyperlinks for references. In the absence of hyperlinks, endnotes may be used.
- All citations must strictly follow the OSCOLA citation style.
- Submissions shall be subject to a plagiarism limit of 15%. Any work exceeding this threshold shall be disqualified.
- The competition follows a strict zero-percent AI policy. The use of artificial intelligence tools for content generation is strictly prohibited.
- It is a two round evaluation.
Theme & Sub themes
- Consumer Welfare
- Artificial Intelligence, Consumer Protection, and Dispute Resolution in Digital Markets
- Contemporary Challenges and Developments in Consumer Protection and Dispute Resolution
- Market Fairness, Accountability, and Consumer Access to Justice
Sub themes
- Dark Patterns
- Interplay between Consumer Law and Artificial Intelligence and Technology Law
- Consumer Law and Dispute Resolution
- Consumer Protection in Digital and E-Commerce Markets
- Algorithmic Transparency and Automated Decision-Making
- Unfair Trade Practices in Online Advertising and Influencer Marketing
- Consumer Protection in FinTech and Digital Payment Systems
- Algorithmic Transparency and Evidence in Consumer Dispute Proceedings
- Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) and Access to Justice
- The Evolving Consumer Protection Act and Dispute Redressal in India
How to Register?
Interested candidates can register online via the link given at the end of the post.
Fee
- ₹150 for single-author submissions
- ₹200 for co-authored submissions
Important dates
- SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 15 MARCH 2026
- RESULTS DECLARATION: LAST WEEK OF APRIL 2026
Prizes
- ₹6,000 for the Winner
- ₹4,000 for the Runner-Up
Contact
Email: ccrp@nusrlranchi.ac.in
Subham Sourav (Student Convenor): +91 8092711451
Kritagya Sinha (Co-Convenor): +91 9576036936
Click here to Register.
