SRM School of Law, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) announces the 8th National Tamil Moot Court Competition — 2026, a national-level moot court competition conducted entirely in the Tamil language. The competition brings together law students from across India to engage with contemporary issues involving inter-State River water disputes, environmental protection, constitutional law, wildlife conservation and sustainable development.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS
The SRM School of Law, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, established in 2014, is a leading legal education institution offering three-year and five-year integrated law programmes as well as postgraduate legal education. The School combines quality legal education, practical training, research and interdisciplinary learning to develop socially responsible legal professionals.
The School has also been actively promoting experiential legal education through moot courts, research and practical legal training, providing students with opportunities to develop advocacy, research and courtroom skills.
ABOUT THE EVENT
The 8th National Tamil Moot Court Competition — 2026 is a national-level advocacy competition organised by SRM School of Law, SRMIST, with the objective of promoting legal advocacy and research in the Tamil language.
The Moot Proposition is centred on a fictional inter-State river water dispute involving the Sempon River, raising complex questions concerning the allocation and regulation of river water, large-scale water infrastructure, environmental impact, forest and wildlife conservation, sustainable development, and the rights and interests of downstream States and Union Territories.
The proposition also engages with principles such as the Public Trust Doctrine and Intergenerational Equity, alongside constitutional and environmental law provisions.
A distinctive feature of the competition is that all pleadings, written submissions and oral arguments shall be in Tamil.
AIR ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION SPONSORSHIP
We are delighted to acknowledge AIR (All India Reporter) for extending its valuable support to the 8th National Tamil Moot Court Competition — 2026. As part of this sponsorship, AIR Online Subscription will be awarded to the Winner and Runner-Up teams, providing them with access to a comprehensive legal research platform containing case laws, judgments, legal resources, and other valuable research materials. This support will significantly enhance the participants’ opportunities for legal research and contribute to strengthening their academic and professional capabilities.
EVENT FORMAT
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Preliminary Rounds: All registered teams shall participate in the preliminary rounds.
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Quarter-Finals: The top eight teams from the preliminary rounds shall advance to the quarter-finals based on their aggregate scores.
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Semi-Finals: The winning teams from the quarter-finals shall proceed to the semi-final rounds through a knockout format.
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Final Round: The winning teams from the semi-finals shall compete in the final round.
The preliminary and quarter-final rounds are scheduled for 10 October 2026, while the semi-final and final rounds will be conducted on 11 October 2026.
IMPORTANT DATES
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Team Registration Deadline: 5 October 2026, 5:00 PM
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Deadline for Clarifications: 5 October 2026
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Submission of Memorial — Soft Copy: 6 October 2026
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Submission of Memorial — Hard Copy (6 Nos.): 9 October 2026
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Best Researcher Selection: 9 October 2026
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Preliminary & Quarter-Final Rounds: 10 October 2026
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Semi-Final & Final Rounds: 11 October 2026
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Accommodation: 9 October 2026 night to 11 October 2026 night
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Food: 9 October 2026 night to 11 October 2026
AWARDS
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Winner: ₹21,000 + Trophy + Special Certificate + AIR Online Subscription
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Runner-Up: ₹15,000 + Trophy + Merit Certificate + AIR Online Subscription
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Best Student Advocate: ₹7,000 + Trophy + Special Recognition Certificate
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Best Researcher: ₹7,000 + Trophy + Special Recognition Certificate
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Best Memorial: ₹7,000 + Trophy + Special Recognition Certificate
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Participation Certificates: Certificates of appreciation shall be provided to all participants.
ELIGIBILITY
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The competition is open to students pursuing a three-year LL.B. or five-year integrated LL.B. programme.
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A maximum of two teams per college/university shall be permitted.
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Each team shall consist of Two Student Advocates and One Researcher.
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Each team shall comprise a maximum of three members.
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The language of the competition shall be Tamil, and all written and oral submissions shall be made in Tamil.
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Teams shall submit the required registration form and institutional approval form.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
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Registration Deadline: 5 October 2026, 5:00 PM
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Registration Fee: ₹3,000 per team
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The registration fee shall be paid only through NEFT.
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The transaction receipt shall be uploaded along with the registration details.
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The registration form and institutional approval form are required to be uploaded through the Google Form.
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/UojoVGLLBRSTvExT7
BANK DETAILS
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Bank: Indian Bank, SRM University, Kattankulathur
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Account No.: 6314094173
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Account Name: SRM School of Law
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IFSC: IDIB000S181
MEMORIAL SUBMISSION
The memorial shall contain:
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Cover Page
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Table of Contents
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List of Authorities
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Statement of Jurisdiction
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Issues/Questions Presented
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Summary of Arguments
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Detailed Arguments
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Prayer
The maximum permitted memorial length is 30 pages, subject to the prescribed formatting requirements.
ORAL ROUNDS
The preliminary rounds shall consist of two rounds, with each team appearing once as Petitioner and once as Respondent.
The top eight teams shall qualify for the quarter-finals. The semi-finals and finals shall be conducted through a knockout format. Each semi-final and final round shall consist of 90 minutes, with 45 minutes allocated to each side, subject to the discretion of the judges for additional time.
The oral advocacy shall be assessed on factors including:
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Understanding and framing of issues
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Legal analysis and application
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Use of authorities
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Clarity of submissions
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Time management
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Response to questions
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Advocacy and argumentative ability
ACCOMMODATION & HOSPITALITY
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Food and accommodation will be provided to participating teams.
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Separate accommodation arrangements shall be made for male and female student advocates in the campus hostel.
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Accommodation will be available from the night of 9 October 2026 to the morning of 12 October 2026.
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Food will be provided from the night of 9 October 2026 to 11 October 2026.
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Teams arriving at Potheri Bus Stand / Potheri Railway Station shall make their own way to the designated location. A student volunteer will assist the teams upon arrival and escort them to their accommodation.
IMPORTANT NOTE
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No changes in team composition shall be permitted after registration.
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Registration fees are non-refundable.
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Participants must adhere strictly to the competition rules and prescribed dress code.
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Participants shall not disclose their identity or the identity of their institution during oral submissions.
CHIEF PATRONS & ORGANISING TEAM
Chief Patrons
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Dr. Y.S.R. Moorthy — Joint Pro Vice-Chancellor (Law)
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Prof. Dr. Indranath Gupta — Dean, SRM School of Law
Chief Coordinator
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Ms. P. Logapriya — Assistant Professor
Co-Coordinator
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Mr. M. Jai Ganesh — Assistant Professor
Organising Committee
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Ms. Maria Joseph — Assistant Professor
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Mr. Partheswaran P. — Assistant Professor
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Mr. Nishanth J. — Assistant Professor
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Ms. Yuva Poornima A. — Assistant Professor
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Ms. S. Deepika — Assistant Professor
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Ms. S. Divya — Assistant Professor
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Mr. Janeshwar Raj U. — Assistant Professor
CONTACT
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Ms. S. Deepika — Assistant Professor | 90250 02494
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Mr. Janeshwar Raj U. — Assistant Professor | 90030 20248
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Email: tamilmcc@srmist.edu.in
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Registration: https://forms.gle/UojoVGLLBRSTvExT7
For more details, please refer to the Brochure.
