ABOUT THE ORGANISER
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 ThreeYear 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.
MODE & VENUE
The Competition shall be conducted in offline mode at Government Law College Kozhikode, Kerala, from 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
REGISTRATION
Interested teams may register in accordance with the procedure prescribed in the official brochure.
CONTACT DETAILS
For queries regarding the Competition, participants may contact the Organising Committee through the official communication channels mentioned in the brochure.
BROCHURE
The official brochure containing the proposition, rules, registration details, and timeline may be accessed here
