About the Organiser
IDIA (Increasing Diversity by Increasing Access to Legal Education) is a nationwide initiative working to empower underprivileged and marginalized communities by enabling access to premier legal education. Founded by late Prof. (Dr.) Shamnad Basheer, IDIA focuses on creating exceptional lawyers and community leaders.
The IDIA Bihar Chapter, run by students of Chanakya National Law University, identifies and trains underprivileged students for law entrance exams and supports them through scholarships and mentorship.
The competition is organised in association with:
- Panag, Babu & Sarangi
- B. Shanker Advocates LLP
About the Event
The 4th National PIL Drafting & Pleading Competition, 2026 is the flagship annual fundraising event of the IDIA Bihar Chapter.
Participants are required to draft a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) to be filed before the Supreme Court of India on any contemporary issue.
For more information please see: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EP2ZT-g9LIBwQjkthA37SuINfZcbZwDA?usp=sharing.
Suggested Themes (illustrative only):
- Environmental Justice
- Access to Justice for Marginalised Communities
- Gender Justice
- Indigenous Rights & Tribal Welfare
- Right to Education
Eligibility
- Students pursuing 3-year LL.B. or 5-year integrated law course
- From any recognised university/college in India
- Individual or team of two
- No cap on entries per institution
- Cross-college teams allowed
Location
- Mode: Online (Oral Rounds via Google Meet)
- Country: India
Event Timeline
March 17, 2026 – Last Date of Registration
March 22, 2026 – Last Date for Submission
March 29, 2026 – Notification of Selected Teams
April 04, 2026 – Inaugural Ceremony & Qualifying Round
April 05, 2026 – Semi-Final & Final Rounds
Registration Procedure
- Fill the form:
https://forms.gle/EyzLa3rGFJW7mFvn6 - Pay the registration fee.
- Upload payment screenshot in the form.
- A unique team code will be allotted upon confirmation.
Fee Details
- Single Participation: ₹800
- Team of Two: ₹1,200
Prizes
- Winner: Internship + ₹15,000
- Runner-Up: Internship + ₹10,000
- Best PIL Draft: ₹5,000
Certificates for Semi-Finalists, Top 16 Teams, and all Participants.
Contact Information
Please reach out to us at:
- +91 76675 21825 (Bhola Shankar)
- +91 63504 39929 (Yashila Bansal)
or write to us at idiabiharevents@gmail.com.
For more information please see: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EP2ZT-g9LIBwQjkthA37SuINfZcbZwDA?usp=sharing.
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