About the Organisers
West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS)
Established in 1999, WBNUJS is one of India’s premier law universities, known for academic excellence, inclusivity, and social responsibility. WBNUJS has hosted flagship events like the NUJS-HSF Moot, NUJS ADR Mediation Competition, and Para-Invicta — India’s only sports fest for specially-abled students.
About the 1st NUJS National Disability Law Moot Court Competition
A pioneering national-level moot focused exclusively on the legal rights and protections of persons with disabilities (PwDs), grounded in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and related laws.
Objectives:
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Promote academic engagement with disability law among law students.
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Encourage dialogue on access to justice, workplace discrimination, education rights, and inclusion.
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Provide a national platform for advanced legal argumentation judged by eminent professionals.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Registration Opens | May 30, 2025 |
| Last Date to Seek Clarifications | June 25, 2025 |
| Registration Closes | June 30, 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Memorial Submission Deadline | July 12, 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Final List for Oral Rounds | July 21, 2025 |
| Oral Rounds & Final | August 21–24, 2025 |
Eligibility & Team Composition
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Open to all undergraduate law students enrolled in recognized Indian universities.
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No limit on number of teams per institution; cross-institutional teams allowed.
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Each team: minimum 2, maximum 3 members.
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Postgraduate students not eligible.
Format & Rounds
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Memo Qualifying Round: Submission of written memorials for Petitioner and Respondent sides.
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Oral Rounds: Preliminary, Octa-finals, Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, Final.
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Researcher’s Test: 30-mark test for teams qualifying for oral rounds.
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All oral rounds will be held offline at WBNUJS campus, Kolkata.
Awards & Recognition
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Winning Team, Runners-Up, Second Runners-Up
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Best Student Advocate (Prelims and Overall)
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Best Memorials (Petitioner & Respondent)
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Best Researcher and Runner-Up Researcher
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Merit Certificates for Semi-finalists & Quarter-finalists
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Participation Certificates for all teams
Registration & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount |
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| Registration Fee (Memo Round) | ₹2,500 per team |
| Discounted Fee (with PwD member) | ₹2,100 per team |
| Oral Round Fee (for shortlisted) | ₹2,000 per team |
| Accommodation (optional) | ₹5,500 per team |
Payment Details:
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Account Name: Student Juridical Association
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Account Number: 520101246976299
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Bank: Union Bank, NUJS Branch, Salt Lake, Kolkata – 700098
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IFSC Code: UBIN0906638
How to Register
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Register via the Google Form linked below.
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After registration, email confirmation with team details (Name, Year, Institution, ID Cards, Payment Screenshot) to: nationaldisabilitymoot@nujs.edu
Contact Information
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Kinjal Das: +91 75959 65675
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Anushka Maji: +91 86174 78308
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Saarthak Samadder: +91 94330 48880