ABOUT THE LEGAL AID CENTRE
The Legal Aid Centre (LAC), established at the Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow, is guided by the foundational objective of ensuring equal access to justice. In furtherance of its commitment to gender justice, the Legal Aid Centre annually organises a week-long celebration on the occasion of Women’s Day to recognise, promote, and advance the social, legal, and economic upliftment of women, while fostering awareness and advocacy for women’s rights in society.
ABOUT THE COMPETITION: UDHBODHAN
The Legal Aid Centre, Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow, is pleased to announce the organisation of a Speech Competition titled “UDHBODHAN”, scheduled to be held on 10th February 2026, as part of the National Women’s Day Week-long Celebrations, 2026.
The competition shall be conducted on the theme “Boundaries: Redefining Women’s Role in a Changing World (सीमाओं से परे: बदलती दुनिया में महिलाओं की भूमिका का पुनर्परिभाषण)”.
The competition aims to provide a dynamic forum for participants to demonstrate spontaneous oratory skills while engaging in meaningful discourse on gender equality, women’s empowerment, and the evolving role of women in contemporary society, thereby fostering awareness and progressive thought on social and legal issues of significance.
EVENT DETAILS
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Date: 10th February, 2026
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Last date of registration: 8th February 2026
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Registration Fee: Rs. 100/-
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Theme – Beyond Boundaries: Redefining Women’s Role in a Changing World (सीमाओं से परे: बदलती दुनिया में महिलाओं की भूमिका का पुनर्परिभाषण)
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Mode: Offline
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Language: Bilingual
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Venue: Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow, Lucknow
AWARDS AND MERITS
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Winner: Cash prize of 2100/- and Certificate of Merit
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Runner Up: Cash prize of 1100/- and Certificate of Merit
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Second Runner Up: Cash prize of 500/- and Certificate of Merit
Note: All participants are to be given a certificate (hard copy).
ELIGIBILITY
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Students enrolled in any undergraduate or postgraduate course from a recognised University
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Research Scholars and Academicians can participate in the competition.
RULES FOR COMPETITION
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The competition shall be open to students enrolled in any recognised University, College, or Institution within India.
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Each participant shall be permitted a maximum duration of five (5) minutes to present their views.
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The use of any language that is offensive, derogatory, disrespectful, or otherwise unparliamentary is strictly prohibited.
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The decision of the judges shall be final, conclusive, and binding upon all participants.
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Any participant who exceeds the prescribed time limit shall incur negative marking.
Criteria for Evaluation
The participants shall be assessed on the following parameters:
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Clarity and coherence of thought
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Articulation and oratory skills
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Command over facts and subject matter
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Method and effectiveness of presentation
NOTE: The assessment and results declared by the evaluators shall be final and binding, and no challenge thereto shall be entertained.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
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Individuals wishing to participate must fill out the online registration form provided.
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The registration deadline is 8th February, 2026; late entries will not be accepted.
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A non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 100 must be paid online before submitting the form.
IMPORTANT DATES
Registration Deadline: 8th February, 2026
Competition Date: 10th February, 2026 (Offline)
IMPORTANT LINKS:
CONTACTS:
Official Mail: vidhiksewalu@gmail.com
Shivansh Chaurasiya: 8545063935