Auxilium Consumer National Blog Writing Competition 2026 by NUSRL

About the Organisation

The National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi, is a premier institution established by the Government of Jharkhand under the NUSRL Act, 2010. The University is committed to advancing legal education, research, and professional excellence.

It offers programmes such as B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., Ph.D., and postgraduate diplomas, and has a distinguished faculty engaged in high quality academic and policy-oriented research.

About the Blog

The Auxilium Consumer National Blog Writing Competition, 2026 is an academic initiative organised by the Chair on Consumer Research and Policy (CCRP), NUSRL Ranchi, and sponsored by Sharma Kemp Chambers.

The competition aims to encourage critical analysis and informed discourse on consumer welfare and consumer protection law, particularly in the context of technological developments and digital markets.

About Call for Blogs

The competition invites original and unpublished blog submissions from students and researchers across India. The initiative seeks to promote awareness and scholarly discussion on evolving issues in consumer protection, dispute resolution, and consumer rights.

Eligibility

The competition is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from recognised universities and institutions.

Theme

The broader themes of the competition include:

• 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

Submission Categories

Participants may submit blogs on the following 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

Formatting Guidelines

• Word limit: 1200–1500 words
• References should preferably be provided through hyperlinks. In the absence of hyperlinks, endnotes may be used.
• Citations must strictly follow the OSCOLA citation style.
• Submissions must adhere to a plagiarism limit of 15%.
• The competition follows a strict zero-percent AI policy. The use of artificial intelligence tools for content generation is prohibited.

Submission Guidelines

• Submissions must be original and unpublished.
• Co-authorship is permitted.
• All submissions will undergo a two-round evaluation process.

Registration Deadline

30 March 2026

Submission Deadline

5 April 2026

Submission Procedure

Participants are required to complete registration and submission through two separate forms attached at the end of the post. Participants must first register for the competition and thereafter upload their blog through the submission form.

Prizes

• ₹6,000 for the Winner
• ₹4,000 for the Runner-Up

Select participants may be offered an internship opportunity at Sharma Kemp Chambers, subject to the compliance with the Chambers’ internship guidelines requirement and availability

Contact

Email: ccrp@nusrlranchi.ac.in
Student Convenor: Subham Sourav – +91 8092711451
Co-Convenor: Kritagya Sinha – +91 9576036936

Click here to Register.

Click here to Submit.