Organized by The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh
The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh is a premier institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovation, research, and professional development. Its Faculty of Law offers B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), LL.B., LL.M., and Ph.D. (Law) programmes.
The Faculty emphasizes practical legal training, advocacy skills, internships, legal aid activities, research, seminars, workshops, and professional development. It has been ranked 1st among the Top Law Schools of Himachal Pradesh and 33rd among the Top Law Schools of India in the GHRDC Law School Rankings 2026.
The Competition aims to provide law students with practical exposure to trial court proceedings while developing skills in:
Trial advocacy
Examination-in-chief
Cross-examination
Raising objections
Appreciation of evidence
Case strategy
Courtroom etiquette
The Competition will be conducted in a hybrid mode. The Preliminary Round and Octa-Final Round will be held online, whereas the Quarter-Final Round, Semi-Final Round, Final Round, and Valedictory Ceremony will be conducted physically at The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh.
Corporate Crime, Digital Evidence and Trial Advocacy in the Age of Technology
Corporate disputes
Digital infrastructure
Electronic evidence
Forensic examination
Criminal conspiracy
Digital logs
CCTV blackout
Smart-room access
Forensic toxicology
Admissibility of electronic evidence
The Competition is open to students enrolled in:
Three-Year LL.B. Programme at any recognised law institution.
Five-Year Integrated LL.B. Programme at any recognised law institution.
The participating institution must be recognised by the Bar Council of India or any other competent authority.
Only one team per institution is permitted.
Each team shall consist of three members:
Counsels: 2
Witness: 1
Total Team Members: 3
Online Preliminary & Octa-Final Rounds: ₹3,000 per team
Offline Advanced Rounds (Without Accommodation): ₹2,000 per team
Offline Advanced Rounds (With Accommodation): ₹4,000 per team
Note: The registration fee is non-refundable.
Winner: ₹31,000
Runner-Up: ₹21,000
Best Speaker: ₹3,000
Best Witness: ₹3,000
Best Written Submission: ₹3,000
All participating teams shall receive Certificates of Participation.
Participants in the online rounds will receive e-certificates.
Participants in the offline rounds will receive physical certificates.
Commencement of Registration - 16 July 2026
Last Date for Registration- 15 September 2026
Last Date for Seeking Clarifications- 18 September 2026
Release of Clarifications - 21 September 2026
Last Date for Submission of Soft Copy of Written Submissions- 25 September 2026
Online Preliminary Round- 30 September 2026
Online Octa-Final Round- 1 October 2026
Offline Inaugural Ceremony- 17 October 2026
Offline Quarter-Final Round- 17 October 2026
Offline Semi-Final Round- 17 October 2026
Final Round- 18 October 2026
Valedictory Ceremony- 18 October 2026
The official language of the Competition shall be English.
The following shall be conducted exclusively in English:
Written submissions
Oral submissions
Witness examinations
Official communications
Venue: The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh
Preliminary Round - Online
Octa-Final Round- Online
Quarter-Final Round - Offline
Semi-Final Round - Offline
Final Round - Offline
Valedictory Ceremony - Offline
Interested teams must register through the official registration form circulated by the organisers.
Registrations through email or any other mode shall not be accepted unless expressly permitted by the organisers.
Account Name: The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh
Account Number: 50200027099633
Bank: HDFC Bank
Branch: Baddi
IFSC Code: HDFC0000650
The following documents must be uploaded during registration:
Payment receipt/screenshot confirming successful payment of the registration fee.
Student Identity Cards of all team members.
Letter of Authorisation from the institution (where required).
Incomplete registration forms, incorrect details, missing documents, or failure to pay the registration fee shall result in rejection of the registration.
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Moot Court Committee
Faculty of Law
The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh
Email: mcc.fol@iuhimachal.edu.in
Faculty Convenor - Dr. Legha Mamta Ranjitsingh - +91 8877740006
Faculty Co-Convenor - Mr. Vishav Kishore - +91 7018249354
Student Convenor - Parimeeta Rai - +91 9518022307
Student Co-Convenor - Kashish - +91 6284414885
2nd National Level Trial Advocacy Competition, 2026
The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh
