3rd Shri O.P. Tandon Memorial Mock Trial Competition, 2026

About the Organizer

Trinity Institute of Professional Studies (TIPS), Dwarka, established in 2003, is a premier institution affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), New Delhi.

The institute offers programmes in:

• Law

• Commerce

• Media

• Computer Applications

Ranked A+ by GGSIPU, TIPS is recognised for academic excellence and professional education. Through its Moot Court Society, the institute actively promotes practical legal training and advocacy.

About the Competition

The TIPS Moot Court Society is organising the 3rd Shri O.P. Tandon Memorial Mock Trial Competition, 2026 to provide law students with a realistic courtroom experience and practical litigation exposure.

The competition focuses on developing:

• Examination-in-Chief

• Cross-Examination

• Courtroom Advocacy

• Legal Reasoning & Analysis

• Teamwork & Litigation Strategy

• Professional Ethics

• Courtroom Etiquette

The event seeks to bridge the gap between theoretical legal education and actual courtroom practice while preparing participants for litigation careers.

Competition Dates: 21–22 August 2026 and 5 September 2026

Mode: Hybrid

Theme

The competition problem shall revolve around:

• Criminal Law

• Criminal Procedure

• Law of Evidence

The competition consists of four successive rounds, with teams progressing based on performance.

Eligibility

The competition is open to students pursuing:

• 3-Year LL.B.

• 5-Year Integrated Law Programme

from any recognised University or Institution.

Team Composition

Each team may consist of a maximum of 5 members:

• 2 Speakers/Counsels

• 1 Researcher

• 2 Witnesses

Minimum team size: 4 Members

Where a team consists of four members, the Researcher may additionally perform the role of one Witness.

No additional members shall be permitted.

Mode

Online Phase

• Inaugural Ceremony

• Draw of Lots

• Memorial Exchange

• Researcher's Test

• Preliminary Rounds

• Quarter-Final Round

Offline Phase

• Semi-Final Round

• Final Round

• Valedictory Ceremony

• Prize Distribution

Registration Procedure

Teams must:

1. Complete the official registration form.

2. Nominate one Primary Contact Person while registering.

3. Complete payment of the registration fee.

4. Registration is confirmed only after successful submission of the registration form and payment.

5. All official communication regarding the competition will be sent to the nominated contact person.

The Registration Form and Registration Link are available on Page 5 of the Official Rulebook.

Registration Fee

CategoryFeeEarly Bird Registration (Valid till 12 July 2026)₹2,500Regular Registration (Till 2 August 2026)₹3,000

Important Dates

Online Phase

Registration Opens9 June 2026

Release of Proposition, Brochure & Rulebook - 9 June 2026

Early Bird Registration Ends - 12 July 2026

Registration & Payment Deadline - 2 August 2026

Last Date for Seeking Clarifications - 4 August 2026

Release of Clarifications - 7 August 2026

Memorial Submission Deadline (Online) - 15 August 2026

Inaugural Ceremony, Draw of Lots & Memorial Exchange - 20 August 2026

Researcher's Test - 20 August 2026

Preliminary Rounds I & II - 21 August 2026

Quarter-Final Round - 22 August 2026

Offline Phase

EventDateSemi-Final & Final Rounds5 September 2026Valedictory Ceremony & Prize Distribution5 September 2026

Awards & Recognition

Total Cash Prize Pool: ₹51,000

Winner - ₹25,000

Runner-Up - ₹11,000

Best Memorial - ₹4,000

Best Researcher - ₹4,000

Best Speaker - ₹4,000

Best Witness - ₹3,000

Additional Benefits

• Participation Certificates for all participants.

• Merit Certificates and Trophies for winners.

• Internship opportunities supported by sponsor organisations.

• Access to research opportunities.

• Publication opportunities and learning resources.

• Exclusive sponsor-backed vouchers and discounts.

Contact Information

Faculty Coordinators

• Ms. Rashi Makhija (Convenor): +91 9818254231

• Mr. Chaitanya Sharma (Co-Convenor): +91 8860996093

Student Convenors

• Shweta Srivastava: +91 7678159983

• Vidmita Soni: +91 9560816191

Co-Convenors

• Sejal Kacher: +91 8953205458

• Kartik Khanna: +91 9899170500

Organising Committee Coordinators

• Astha: +91 9999607089

• Diksha: +91 9717710496

Email: mcc.tslls@gmail.com