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About Vidhimitra- The Legal Aid Cell: Vidhimitra is the Legal Aid Cell of Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur, established in 2018 to make the legal system and justice more accessible to the public and raise awareness about contemporary legal issues and citizens' rights. It provides free legal advice, facilitates connections with lawyers, and engages in outreach, especially in rural areas, to empower marginalized communities with legal knowledge and support. Through awareness drives, counselling, and community engagement, Vidhimitra fosters legal literacy and inclusive access to justice.
Madhya Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (MPSLSA): The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 has been enacted to achieve the objectives of equal justice and free legal aid as enshrined in Article 39-A of the Constitution of India. Under the said Act, 1987 Legal Services Authorities provide Free & Competent Legal Services to the weaker section of society to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities and organize Lok-Adalats to secure the operation of legal system and promote Mediation and other activities. The Court based Legal Services are also provided which include activities such as representation before Court, Legal Aid and Advice and drafting of legal documents etc. Section-12 of Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 provides certain categories of people who are eligible to get free legal aid & assistance. In that pursuant Madhya Pradesh State Legal Services Authority has been constituted.
NyayaTech is the blend of two ideas: Nyaya (Justice) and Technology. NyayaTech represents the evolving vision of justice in a world where courts, lawyers, and citizens increasingly rely on digital systems to resolve disputes and access legal support. A digital justice system is not just about speed but also about access, inclusion, and fairness. With this conclave, NyayaTech seeks to bridge the gap between law and technology, ensuring that innovation truly reaches those who need justice the most. NyayaTech provides a platform to explore how technology can transform legal aid, public interest litigation, dispute resolution, and community access to legal services.
The Socio-Legal Challenge requires participants to identify a real socio-legal problem within a 250 km radius of their institution and develop a practical and structured intervention plan to address it.
The competition places particular emphasis on empirical research, digital tools, accessible justice, community engagement, and practical implementation.
Teams are required to:
Identify a socio-legal problem in their region within a 250 km radius of their institution.
Study the affected community and stakeholders connected with the issue.
Analyse the applicable legal framework and identify barriers to accessing justice.
Propose a feasible intervention plan, particularly highlighting how technology or digital tools can improve outreach, awareness, and resolution.
Design an implementation roadmap that legal aid clinics or other institutions could realistically adopt.
The submission must be based on empirical research conducted by the team.
Participants must initially submit a Concept Note highlighting the identified socio-legal problem.
Following selection of the Concept Note, shortlisted participants will be required to submit a detailed report.
The detailed report must include:
Background of the issue
Problem statement and relevance
Data collected and its interpretation
Community/Stakeholder analysis
Existing legal remedies and challenges
Proposed intervention, including digital components.
Shortlisted teams will participate in a structured presentation:
Presentation: 15 minutes
Question & Answer: 5 minutes with the judges.
The detailed submission must comply with the following requirements:
Word Limit: 3,000–4,000 words
Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
Line Spacing: 1.5
Citation Style: Bluebook, 21st edition
Figures, tables, and field photographs: Permitted
Work must be original and field-informed.
Entries will be evaluated on:
Problem Identification
Depth of Analysis
Research Quality
Understanding of the Legal Framework
Innovation in the Proposed Solution
Execution and Implementation Plan
Role of Legal Aid Clinics
₹20,000 + Certificate of Merit
₹10,000 + Certificate of Merit
The competition allows two members per team to present the research.
The team may consist of:
Two senior researchers, and
Up to ten junior researchers.
₹1,500 preliminary-round registration fee.
If selected for the competition, the preliminary-round fee will be deductible from the final-round registration fee.
Single Person
Without Accommodation: ₹2,500
With Accommodation: ₹3,500
Two Members
Without Accommodation: ₹3,500
With Accommodation: ₹5,500
EventDateRegistration & Submission Window Opens9 September 2026Last Date for Preliminary Concept Note Submission13 September 2026Shortlist Announcement15 September 2026Last Date for Final Submission2 October 2026Live Presentation10–11 October 2026
The NYAYATECH Conclave 2026 will take place on 10–11 October 2026.
BRBRAITT Campus
Ridge Road, South Civil Lines,
Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh – 482001.
Preliminary Registration:
https://forms.gle/Q71iSLZEFwUqdKXg7
Preliminary Submission:
https://forms.gle/mCV3rDlwuUjJzXFL7
Preliminary Payment:
https://erp.mpdnlu.ac.in/events/eventdetails.php?slug=2b04f1d7168195e
Ms. Isha Mehrotra – Convenor
+91 89570 32093
Ms. Alfishan Nayab – Co-Convenor
+91 87709 41031
Email: legalaid@mpdnlu.ac.in
Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur:
https://www.mpdnlu.ac.in/
Please find the Conclave Brochure below - 📄 Download Document (NYAYATECH-THE LEGAL AID CELL_compressed.pdf)
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