1st RGNUL-CCL Short Video Making Competition 2026

About Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab is a national-level law university established by the State Legislature of Punjab through the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act, 2006.

The university is approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and registered with the University Grants Commission (UGC). RGNUL offers integrated law programmes, LL.M. and Ph.D. programmes.

About the Chair on Consumer Law

The Chair on Consumer Law (CCL), RGNUL, Punjab was established under the aegis of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Government of India.

The Chair focuses on consumer law research, consumer education, consumer rights and remedies, particularly in the context of an increasingly digital marketplace.

About the Competition

The 1st RGNUL-CCL Short Video Making Competition 2026 is being organised by the Chair on Consumer Law, Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab.

The competition focuses on contemporary developments and emerging challenges in Consumer Law. Participants can explore issues relating to consumer rights, digital marketplaces, emerging technologies, advertising, food safety, fintech and contemporary consumer protection concerns.

The broad theme is Consumer Law. The organisers have provided indicative themes, but participants are also free to choose another topic falling within the ambit of Consumer Law.

Eligibility

The competition is open to individuals with a genuine interest in consumer law and policy, including:

• Students from any academic level or discipline.

• Researchers.

• Professionals.

• Representatives of NGOs and consumer forums.

Participants can submit their entries individually. Joint submissions are also permitted, with a maximum of 2 members per team.

Themes

The broad theme of the competition is Consumer Law.

Indicative themes include:

1. Dark Patterns: Manipulating Choice in the Digital Marketplace

2. Consumer Law Meets Competition Law: Rethinking Consumer Welfare

3. Influencers, Misleading Advertising & the Psychology of Consumer Choice

4. AI & Consumer Law: Rights, Risks and Accountability in the Algorithmic Age

5. Food Safety & Consumer Protection: The Regulatory Role of FSSAI

6. Greenwashing: Deceptive Sustainability Claims and the Rise of the Green Consumer

7. Dynamic Pricing & Digital Price Tags: Is the Consumer Getting a Fair Price?

8. UPI & Fintech: Transforming Consumer Spending in a Digital Economy

9. The Digital Consumer: How Technology Is Driving Consumption

10. Product Liability in the Age of AI: Who Bears Responsibility When Technology Fails?

11. The Right to Return: Evolving Consumer Rights in E-Commerce

These themes are indicative and not mandatory. Participants may select any other topic within the field of Consumer Law.

Submission Categories

Individual Submission

Participants may submit a video individually.

Joint Submission

A video may also be submitted jointly by a team of not more than 2 members.

Multiple entries by the same person are not permitted. A subsequent submission by the same participant, whether individually or jointly with another participant, will not be considered and may be disqualified.

Video Requirements

• The video must be no longer than 2 minutes.

• The submitted video must constitute original content created by the participant(s).

• Participants must ensure that their content does not infringe any third-party rights.

• Submissions must comply with applicable laws and regulations.

• Participants must adhere to accessibility standards, including closed captions, audio descriptions and universal design principles.

• Participants are encouraged to use their creativity and imagination to present their ideas.

Non-compliance with the prescribed requirements may result in rejection of the submission.

Evaluation Criteria

Entries will be evaluated based on:

• Creativity and Originality of Concept

• Relevance to the Theme: Consumer Protection and Welfare

• Technical Execution and Production Quality

• Visual Appeal and Impact

Prizes

The competition offers the following prizes:

PositionPrizeFirst Position₹5,000 + Certificate of MeritSecond Position₹3,000 + Certificate of MeritThird Position₹2,000 + Certificate of Merit

The total cash prize pool is ₹10,000.

The winners will be felicitated during the National Consumer Rights Day 2026 celebrations organised by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Government of India, in New Delhi.

Registration Fee

No registration fee is required to participate in the competition.

Important Dates

Registration Opens - 22 September 2026

Last Date for Registration & Submission - 20 October 2026

Declaration of Results - 10 November 2026

RGNUL's official website also lists the 1st RGNUL-CCL Short Video Making Competition among its current notices.

Registration and Submission Procedure

Participants must register and submit their videos through the following link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMng3z0upH1efzJf6w36s7ijWY9GpunLIlwlVmwW4VfAhiNw/viewform

The registration and video submission are completed through the same link.

Interested participants should complete the registration and upload their video on or before 20 October 2026.

Contact Details

Email: ccl@rgnul.ac.in

Please find the Brochure here - https://lawbhoomi.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1st-RGNUL-CCL-Short-Video-Making-Competition-Brochure.pdf