The Moot Court Committee, IFIM Law School, Bengaluru, is pleased to invite registrations for the Antrix—IFIM 5th National Moot Court Competition, 2026, to be held from September 25 to 27, 2026 at the IFIM Law School campus, Bengaluru.
Entering its fifth edition, the competition has established itself as a distinguished national platform for legal research, written advocacy, and courtroom excellence. This year’s edition focuses on Space Law, bringing together law students from across the country to deliberate upon one of the fastest-evolving domains of international legal practice and policy.
A defining highlight of this edition is the collaboration with Antrix Corporation Limited, the commercial and marketing arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The competition is further strengthened by the support of SCC Online and SCC Times as the Knowledge & Media Partner, reinforcing its commitment to meaningful engagement with the legal fraternity.
Over the years, the IFIM National Moot Court Competition has addressed some of the most significant emerging areas of law, including Cryptocurrency & Smart Contracts (2022), Constitutional Law (2023), Competition Law in collaboration with the Competition Commission of India (2024), and Human Rights, Deepfakes & Digital Privacy in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission (2025). Previous editions have witnessed participation from leading law schools across India and have been adjudicated by eminent judges, senior advocates, regulators, partners of premier law firms, and distinguished academicians.
The fifth edition promises another intellectually rigorous advocacy experience, featuring memorial rounds, oral arguments before experienced legal professionals, elimination rounds, and the Grand Finale. Participants will compete for a prize pool exceeding ₹2 lakhs, including ₹90,000 for the Winning Team, ₹70,000 for the Runner-up Team, individual awards for Best Speaker, Best Researcher, and Best Memorials, along with three complimentary one-year subscriptions to SCC Online Web Edition for the members of the Winning Team.
Law schools and universities across India are cordially invited to nominate their teams and participate in a competition that seeks to prepare the next generation of legal professionals for the emerging challenges of space governance and international legal regulation.
Event Details
Event: Antrix—IFIM 5th National Moot Court Competition, 2026
Organised by: Moot Court Committee, IFIM Law School, Bengaluru
Theme: Space Law — The Next Frontier of Law
Title & Logo Partner: Antrix Corporation Limited (Commercial & Marketing Arm of ISRO)
Knowledge & Media Partner: SCC Online & SCC Times
Dates: September 25—27, 2026
Venue: IFIM Law School, Bengaluru
Eligibility: Students enrolled in the three-year or five-year LL.B. degree programme from recognised law schools, universities, and institutions across India.
Registration
Early Bird Registration
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Last Date: 20 August 2026 (11:59 PM)
General Registration
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Last Date: 7 September 2026 (11:59 PM)
Registration Fee
Awards
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Winning Team — ₹90,000
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Runner-up Team — ₹70,000
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Best Speaker — ₹18,000
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Best Researcher — ₹18,000
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Best Memorial (Petitioner) — ₹18,000
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Best Memorial (Respondent) — ₹18,000
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Three complimentary one-year SCC Online Web Edition subscriptions for the Winning Team.
Contact
Prof. Anjali Prabhakaran — Faculty Coordinator
+91 98106 38459
Prof. Sharu Anna John — Faculty Coordinator
+91 89212 13189
Madhumathi AR — Student Convenor
+91 84289 79029
Inba Senthil Kumar — Student Convenor
+91 90800 96018
Email: nmcc@ifim.edu.in