{"id":374931,"date":"2026-02-06T15:30:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T10:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/?p=374931"},"modified":"2026-02-06T15:35:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T10:05:52","slug":"astraea-2026-law-fest-kes-jayantilal-patel-law-college","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2026\/02\/06\/astraea-2026-law-fest-kes-jayantilal-patel-law-college\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Participation | KES’ Shri Jayantilal H. Patel Law College announces ASTRAEA 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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About Kandivli Education Society (KES)<\/h3>\n

Established in 1936<\/span>, Kandivli Education Society is a pioneering educational trust in Mumbai’s western suburbs, imparting value-based education for over nine decades<\/span>. With institutions ranging from pre-primary to Ph.D.<\/span>, KES educates nearly 19,000 students<\/span>, emphasizing self-discipline, character building, and academic excellence.<\/p>\n

About the College<\/h3>\n

KES’ Shri Jayantilal H. Patel Law College<\/span>, established in 2012<\/span>, is NAAC accredited (B++)<\/span>, ISO 9001:2015 certified<\/span>, approved by the University of Mumbai<\/span>, and recognized by the Bar Council of India<\/span>.
The college offers UG, PG, LL.M. (Business, Criminal & IP Law)<\/span> and PG Diploma<\/span> programs, supported by technology-driven teaching, active student societies, a dedicated placement cell, and vibrant legal, cultural, and sports forums that foster holistic legal education.<\/p>\n

About the Event — ASTRAEA 2026<\/h3>\n

ASTRAEA: Advocacy. Intellect. Justice.<\/h3>\n

ASTRAEA is the college’s flagship National Intercollegiate Law Fest<\/span>, organized since 2013<\/span>, bringing together law students from across India. The fest features Moot Court, Negotiation & Mediation, Trial Advocacy, Client Counselling, Crime Scene Investigation<\/span>, and other practice-oriented legal events.<\/p>\n

Graced by eminent legal luminaries including Shri Ujjwal Nikam<\/span>, Justice Sujata Manohar<\/span>, and Justice Ferdino Rebello<\/span>, ASTRAEA has evolved into a premier platform for advocacy, learning, and professional collaboration. ASTRAEA 2026<\/span> continues this legacy with renewed academic rigor and national participation.<\/p>\n

Events:<\/p>\n

Clues, Crimes & Conclusions<\/h3>\n

Crime Scene Investigation<\/p>\n

A high-intensity investigative challenge where participants act as crime scene investigators, examining evidence, decoding clues, and constructing legally sound narratives. The event tests logical reasoning, attention to detail, and analytical skills, closely mirroring real-world criminal litigation and investigative processes.<\/p>\n

NEGOTIATUS: The Legal Bargaining Arena<\/h3>\n

A practical negotiation competition that immerses participants in client-centric dispute resolution. Representing parties with conflicting interests, students navigate complex scenarios requiring strategy, persuasion, empathy, and consensus-building, offering real insight into negotiations beyond the courtroom.<\/p>\n

LEX AUCTION: Under the Gavel<\/h3>\n

Bid. Brief. Argue.<\/p>\n

A dynamic fusion of auction strategy and legal reasoning. Teams bid using mock currency on legal resources such as case laws, doctrines, and constitutional provisions, which then form the sole basis of their arguments on a contemporary environmental issue. The event tests strategy, prioritisation, and persuasive advocacy under constraints.<\/p>\n

Moot Court Competition<\/h3>\n

A flagship advocacy event aimed at honing drafting, research, and courtroom oratory skills. Participants engage in simulated court proceedings, preparing them for professional legal practice.<\/p>\n

Awards & Prizes<\/h3>\n