The Moot Court Committee of National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam is organising the 6th Edition of the Gurjeet Singh Memorial Moot Court Competition from 6th – 8th June, 2025, in collaboration with the Chambers of Abhinav Mishra as our Title Sponsor, Lexcuria Lawyers as our Industry Engagement Partner, and SCC Online and SCC Times as our Knowledge and Media Partners respectively.
ABOUT THE GURJEET SINGH MEMORIAL MOOT COURT COMPETITION
The Gurjeet Singh Memorial National Moot Court Competition is organised by the National Law University and Judicial Academy of Assam in memory of our beloved founder, Late Prof. (Dr.) Gurjeet Singh, who left for his heavenly abode on the 01-04-2017, out of indebtedness for his contribution and to symbolically immortalise his legacy in the annals of the National Law University and Judicial Academy of Assam.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJAA) was established by the Government of Assam by way of the enactment of the National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam Act, 2009 (Assam Act No. XXV of 2009).
The Hon’ble Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court is the Chancellor of the University. NLUJAA promotes and makes available modern legal education and research facilities to its students, scholars, and faculty drawn from across the country, including the Northeast, hailing from different socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds.
ABOUT THE CHAMBERS OF ABHINAV MISHRA
Chambers of Abhinav Mishra, established in 2018, is founded on the belief that with patience, persistence, and perseverance, anything can be achieved. Starting with a focus on Insolvency, Real Estate, and Arbitration, the Chambers has quickly grown into a respected law firm handling Dispute Resolution, Insolvency & Restructuring, White Collar Crime, Corporate Advisory, Taxation, and more across multiple jurisdictions. Known for its appearances before Constitutional Courts and securing favourable judgments, the Chambers is committed to delivering practical, client-focused legal solutions. It also actively promotes experiential learning through webinars, moot courts, and legal awareness programs in collaboration with educational institutions nationwide.
ABOUT LEXCURIA LAWYERS
Lexcuria Lawyers, based in New Delhi and led by Advocate-on-Record Madhumita Bhattacharjee and Advocate Atanu Saikia, is committed to delivering ethical, precise, and results-driven legal solutions across areas such as Constitutional Law, Corporate Law, Arbitration, Insolvency, Real Estate, and Criminal Law. Founded on integrity and professional excellence, the firm combines strategic insight with deep legal expertise to serve corporations, government bodies, and individuals in complex, precedent-setting cases. Beyond legal representation, Lexcuria Lawyers actively participates in legal reform and social justice initiatives, striving to uphold the constitutional values of justice and equality.
ELIGIBILITY
The Competition is open to all students enrolled bona fide regularly in an undergraduate law course conducted by any recognised Institution/College/University. A recognised Institution/College/University shall be entitled to send only one team to the Competition. Each team shall comprise a minimum of two members and a maximum of three members.
AWARDS AND PRIZES
The rewards for the participants stand as follows:
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Best Team Award: Cash prize of INR 1,00,000/- along with 1 year of SCC Online subscription worth ₹72000/-
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Runners-Up Team Award: Cash prize of INR 60,000/-
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The Best Memorial Award (Petitioner): Cash prize of INR 25,000/-
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The Best Memorial Award (Respondent): Cash prize of INR 25,000/-
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The Best Speaker Award: Cash prize of INR 20,000/-
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The Best Researcher Award: Cash prize of INR 20,000/-
TIMELINE OF THE MOOT
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Deadline for Registration: 28-05-2025
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Deadline for seeking clarifications: 25-05-2025
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Release of Clarifications: 26-05-2025
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Submission of Memorials: 2-06-2025
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Oral Rounds: 6th to 8th June, 2025
REGISTRATION FEE:
Participants are to pay a one-time fee of ₹9000 per team to confirm their registration in the competition. The registration link can be accessed here: https://forms.gle/p37UgdMqbJx4wvts5. The brochure, rulebook, moot proposition, payment portal, and all other relevant takeaways can be accessed here. The registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited to 32 teams.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Email: gsmnmcc@nluassam.ac.in and mootcourt@nluassam.ac.in
Dr. Shailendra Kumar (Faculty Coordinator) – +91 9839611088
Aroni D. Swami (Convenor, Moot Court Committee) – +91 9706555647
Anchal Singh – +91 7388613636
