Call for Registrations: 1st FairLex × Sanely Legal National Arbitration Moot Court Competition, 2026

1. About the Organisers

Sanely Legal

Sanely Legal is a legal education platform for law students and young professionals. It brings practical courses, exam-ready notes, internships, competitions, law events and publications together in one place. Founded by Adv. Asma Khan and led by practising lawyers, it puts practice first and theory second, so students learn law the same way.

FairLex

FairLex is a student-led legal community and academic platform built on a simple idea: legal knowledge should be accessible to everyone. It was started by students who wanted legal knowledge to be easier to find, understand and engage with. Beyond publishing information, FairLex creates opportunities for students to participate through legal writing, research, discussions, competitions and bootcamps, connecting students beyond their classrooms so they can learn, write, research and grow.

2. Structure of the Event:

The 1st FairLex Sanely Legal National Arbitration Moot Court Competition, 2026 is the flagship event of both organisations. It gives law students a platform to compete, learn and build connections beyond their own institutions.This edition is centred on Arbitration, reflecting the organisers’ engagement with Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and contemporary developments in arbitration.

Day-wise Programme

3. Eligibility

1. Open to students enrolled in a 3-year LL.B. or 5-year integrated LL.B. programme at any recognised law school / university in India.

2. Each team: minimum 2 and maximum 3 members — ideally 2 Speakers and 1 Researcher. Only speakers may address the tribunal.

3. Each institution may register up to 3 teams.

4. Cross-institutional teams are permitted; such a team counts as one team against the quota of each institution involved.

4. Location

5. Registration / Submission Procedure

Registration

1. Register through the official Google Form on or before 3rd November 2026, 11:59 PM IST.

2. Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2j6Zkwr5WpHfhOBzta232I2kdnmT26eepKbWrovWxAQ47Lg/viewform?usp=dialog

3. Pay the participation fee of ₹1,500 per team by bank transfer on or before 3rd November 2026 (11:59 PM IST).

4. Registration is complete only once the form is duly submitted; confirmation and a Team Code will be sent by email.

5. The Team Code is the team’s only identity throughout the competition. Disclosure of identity or institution attracts penalties, including disqualification.

Memorial Submission

1. Each team prepares two memorials: one on behalf of the Petitioner(s)/Claimant(s) and one on behalf of the Respondent(s).

2. Submit soft copies before 6th November 2026 (11:59 PM IST) via google form.

3. Both Word (.doc/.docx) and PDF formats are mandatory. File names: [Team Code]_C (Claimant) and [Team Code]_R (Respondent).

4. Format: A4, 1-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pt, 1.5 spacing, justified; footnotes Times New Roman 10 pt, single spacing; ILI citation style. Cover page — Blue for Claimant, Red for Respondent.

5. Page limits: Statement of Facts and Summary of Arguments — 2 pages each; Written Arguments — 20 pages; Prayer — 1 page.

Event	Date
Opening of Online Registration & Release of Moot Proposition	12th October 2026
Last Date for Seeking Clarifications	22nd October 2026
Last Date of Registration & Fee Payment	3rd November 2026 (11:59 PM IST)
Release of Clarifications	4th November 2026
Last Date of Memorial Submission	6th November 2026 (11:59 PM IST)
Competition (Oral Rounds)	13th — 15th November 2026
Results & Valedictory Ceremony	15th November 2026

6. Late submission: 0.5 marks deducted per hour of delay, up to 12 hours; after that the memorial will not be evaluated.

7. Plagiarism above 15% similarity or AI-generated content above 20% AI detection attracts penalties, including disqualification.

6. Important Dates & Deadlines

7. Fee Details

8. Prizes & Recognition

Total cash prizes: ₹21,200

9. Contact Information

10. Official Link

1. Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2j6Zkwr5WpHfhOBzta232I2kdnmT26eepKbWrovWxAQ47Lg/viewform?usp=dialog

2. Brochure:

   https://drive.google.com/file/d/19nl-x67mtto9BNn7OX0peI24sYsTdCQq/view?usp=sharing

3. Rule book:

   https://drive.google.com/file/d/19FmUirOtyIg91FgrqFBEAqAPe72rIKj3/view?usp=sharing

4. Moot Proposition:

   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gAVrLTAWLtAV4nRKgkzYFCVWOt-L3HWm/view?usp=sharing

5. Memorial Submission Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFdKsBMYtRgGmYOYGD4kLAzC9Rt1b3XziHTE_d7ty4iy-mBA/viewform

11. Social Media Handles