Government Law College Kozhikode is inviting registrations for the Adv. M. Ratna Singh Memorial National Moot Court Competition 2026. The competition will be held in offline mode from 14 August to 16 August 2026 at Government Law College Kozhikode, Kerala.
About the Institution
Government Law College Kozhikode, established in 1970, is one of Kerala’s leading institutions for legal education and has, for over five decades, contributed significantly to the legal profession, public service, and academia. Affiliated to the University of Calicut, the College offers Five-Year Integrated LL.B., Three-Year LL.B., and LL.M. programmes and is recognised for its commitment to academic excellence, legal scholarship, and practical legal education.
About the Moot Court Society
The Moot Court Society (MCS) of Government Law College Kozhikode is a student-driven academic body dedicated to promoting advocacy, legal research, drafting, and alternative dispute resolution. Over the years, the Society has successfully organised nine editions of national-level moot court competitions alongside several flagship academic initiatives.
Its competitions have attracted participation from National Law Universities and reputed law schools across India, reflecting the growing national stature of its academic programmes.
About the Competition
The Adv. M. Ratna Singh Memorial National Moot Court Competition is the flagship national moot court competition of Government Law College Kozhikode. The 2026 edition marks a significant milestone as the Tenth National Moot Court Competition organised by the Moot Court Society.
Named in memory of Adv. M. Ratna Singh, former Advocate General of Kerala, distinguished criminal lawyer, and the first criminal law practitioner in Kerala to hold the office of Advocate General, the Competition seeks to honour his enduring legacy of professional excellence, integrity, scholarship, and public service.
The Competition aims to provide law students across the country with a rigorous platform to develop and demonstrate skills in legal research, memorial drafting, constitutional interpretation, and oral advocacy through simulated appellate proceedings.
About the Moot Proposition
Drawing inspiration from the ideals of Indian democracy and constitutional governance, the proposition presents participants with a set of contemporary constitutional challenges concerning electoral financing, transparency in political funding, criminalisation of politics, voting rights of undertrial prisoners, and the constitutional role of Governors in government formation.
Set in the fictional Republic of Zioni, the proposition requires participants to examine the constitutional validity of a political funding mechanism resembling electoral bonds, the disqualification of candidates upon framing of criminal charges, restrictions on prisoner voting rights, and disputes arising from post-poll coalition government formation.
The issues invite competitors to engage with some of the most pressing constitutional questions confronting representative democracy today.
Eligibility
The Competition is open to all regular students enrolled in institutions imparting legal education leading to an undergraduate degree in law (Five-Year Integrated LL.B. or Three-Year LL.B.) recognised by the Bar Council of India.
Team Composition
Each team shall consist of a minimum of two and a maximum of three members. There is no restriction on the number of teams that may participate from a single institution.
Mode & Venue
- Mode: Offline
- Venue: Government Law College Kozhikode, Kerala
- Competition Dates: 14 August 2026 to 16 August 2026
Important Dates
- Release of Brochure & Moot Proposition: 23 June 2026
- Opening of Registrations: 24 June 2026
- Deadline for Clarifications: 08 July 2026
- Release of Clarifications: 12 July 2026
- Registration Deadline: 16 July 2026
- Deadline for Memorial Submission (Soft Copy): 25 July 2026
- Announcement of Memorial Selection Results: 30 July 2026
- Confirmation by Selected Teams: 31 July 2026
- Last Date for Final Confirmation: 03 August 2026
- Inauguration Ceremony: 14 August 2026
- Preliminary Rounds & Quarter-Finals: 15 August 2026
- Semi-Finals, Final Round & Valedictory Ceremony: 16 August 2026
Awards
- Best Team: ₹50,000 + Trophy + Certificate
- Second Best Team: ₹20,000 + Trophy + Certificate
- Best Speaker: Cash Prize + Trophy + Certificate
- Best Male Advocate: Trophy + Certificate
- Best Female Advocate: Trophy + Certificate
- Best Memorial: Cash Prize + Trophy + Certificate
- Second Best Memorial: Trophy + Certificate
- Best Researcher: Cash Prize + Trophy + Certificate
- Second Best Researcher: Trophy + Certificate
The competition offers prizes and awards worth approximately ₹2 lakhs.
Registration Fees & Selection Procedure
- Provisional Registration Fee: ₹1,500 per team (includes initial memorial evaluation).
- Selection Procedure: The registration fee includes the preliminary evaluation of memorials. Teams shortlisted after memorial evaluation shall participate in the oral rounds in accordance with the competition rules.
Registration Process
Interested teams may register through the official registration portal in accordance with the procedure prescribed in the official brochure.
Payment Details
- Bank Name: Canara Bank, Vellimadukunnu
- Account Number: 0839101041699
- IFSC Code: CNRB0000839
Contact
For any queries regarding the competition, participants may contact the Organising Committee through the following channels:
- Official Email: [email protected]
- Registration Desk: Arya Devadas – +91 95671 52911
- Moot Procedure & Proposition: Eeva Mary Sanil – +91 96564 17505
- Travel & Accommodation: Jithin J Chemmoth – +91 81291 63306
- General Grievances: Aswini A S – +91 70254 96226
Brochure
The official brochure containing the moot proposition, competition rules, registration process, payment details, important dates, and other guidelines may be accessed below.
Official Brochure: Click here to view the brochure