{"id":377087,"date":"2026-02-28T11:00:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T05:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/?p=377087"},"modified":"2026-02-28T09:48:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T04:18:45","slug":"nmims-navi-mumbai-5th-annual-moot-court-competition-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2026\/02\/28\/nmims-navi-mumbai-5th-annual-moot-court-competition-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Participation | The Moot Court Committee at NMIMS Navi Mumbai\u2019s School of Law announces Fifth Edition of the Annual Moot Court Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ABOUT NMIMS, NAVI MUMBAI<\/h3>\n

SVKM’s NMIMS Navi Mumbai Campus is one of the top institutions in India, continuing the legacy of this premier management institute for decades. Over 35 years, NMIMS has evolved from offering a single MBA program to a Deemed University with multiple schools across disciplines like Business Management, Pharmacy, Technology Management, Engineering, Hospitality, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Economics, and Law.<\/p>\n

The School of Law (SOL) at NMIMS provides students with comprehensive legal education, emphasizing critical thinking, legal writing, and moot court exposure. SOL also promotes co-curricular and extracurricular engagement through various clubs and committees. State-of-the-art facilities, including a moot court, library, computer lab, and extensive learning resources, further enrich the student experience.<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE MOOT COURT COMMITTEE<\/h3>\n

The Moot Court Committee at NMIMS Navi Mumbai’s School of Law is a distinguished and dedicated group of individuals who play a pivotal role in promoting the art of mooting and shaping the legal education landscape. Composed of passionate law students, faculty advisors, and legal professionals, the committee strives to foster excellence, intellectual growth, and practical legal skills among students. The committee, headed by the Program Chairperson, Prof. Manisha Band, and Faculty Mentors, Prof. Aman Gautam, organizes a wide range of events and competitions like the Novice Moot Court Competition, Intra Moot Court Competition, and the Annual Moot Court Competition throughout the academic year, providing students with ample opportunities to enhance their mooting abilities.<\/p>\n

Besides, the Committee organizes training sessions, hosts workshops on legal research and advocacy, and facilitates interactions with experienced mooters and legal practitioners. One of the committee’s hallmark events is the Annual Moot Court Competition, which has gained significant recognition and acclaim through annually pressing a globally relevant theme, challenging participants from all over the nation to navigate complex legal scenarios and demonstrate their expertise.<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE COMPETITION<\/h3>\n

Theme:<\/span> Securities Law<\/p>\n

The Fifth Edition of the Annual Moot Court Competition centres around the theme of Securities Law. With the rapid expansion of capital markets, increased regulatory oversight, technological advancements in trading platforms, and evolving investor protection mechanisms, securities regulation has emerged as a dynamic and critical area of contemporary law.<\/p>\n

The growing complexity of financial instruments, corporate disclosures, insider trading regulations, market manipulation concerns, and the role of regulatory authorities has significantly shaped the legal landscape governing securities markets. This theme aims to stimulate discussion and extensive research on the regulatory framework governing securities, corporate accountability, market transparency, and investor protection in an increasingly globalised financial environment.<\/p>\n

By focusing on Securities Law, the competition seeks to provide a rigorous academic platform for law students to engage with the legal and policy challenges surrounding capital markets, regulatory compliance, and financial governance, thereby fostering analytical thinking and practical advocacy skills in a rapidly evolving sector of law.<\/p>\n

The competition will bring together both national and international students, fostering a rich and dynamic environment for cross-cultural exchange and global perspectives. This unique blend of participants will enrich the competition, offering valuable opportunities for networking and collaboration among future legal professionals. The event is scheduled for 28th and 29th March 2026.<\/p>\n

REGISTRATION AND ELIGIBILITY<\/h3>\n