About the Organisers
WBNUJS, established in 1999, is one of India’s most prestigious law universities. Renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, inclusivity, and social responsibility, WBNUJS has long championed accessibility in legal education. We have hosted several flagship events, including the NUJS-HSF Moot, the NUJS ADR Mediation Competition, and Para-Invicta — India’s only sports fest dedicated to specially-abled students.
The 1st NUJS National Disability Law Moot Court Competition is a pioneering national-level initiative focusing exclusively on the legal rights and protections of persons with disabilities (PwDs), as enshrined under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and other related instruments.
About the 1st National Disability Law Moot Court Competition
This unique moot aims to:
- Promote academic engagement with disability law among Indian law students.
- Encourage dialogue around access to justice, workplace discrimination, education rights, and inclusion.
- Offer a national platform for nuanced legal argumentation judged by eminent professionals and academics.
The moot will consist of multiple rounds, including memo qualification, oral rounds, and knockout stages, with a focus on real-world disability law scenarios.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Registration Opens | May 30, 2025 |
| Last Date to Seek Clarifications | June 25, 2025 |
| Registration Closes | June 30, 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Submit Memorials | July 12, 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Final List of Teams for Oral Rounds | July 21, 2025 |
| Oral Rounds & Final | August 21–24, 2025 |
Eligibility & Team Composition
- Open to all undergraduate law students enrolled in a recognized Indian university.\
- There is no cap on the number of teams from any institution.
- Cross-institutional teams are allowed.
- Each team must consist of a minimum of 2 members and a maximum of 3 members.
- Postgraduate students are not eligible.
Format & Rounds
- Memo Qualifying Round: Teams must submit written memorials for both sides (Petitioner & Respondent).
- Oral Rounds: Preliminary Rounds, Octa-Finals, Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, and Final.
- Researcher’s Test: 30-mark test for teams qualifying for oral rounds.
- Offline Format: All oral rounds will be held at the WBNUJS campus in Kolkata.
Awards & Recognition
- Winning Team
- Runners-Up Team
- Second Runners-Up Team
- Best Student Advocate (Prelims)
- Best Student Advocate (Overall)
- Best Memorials (Petitioner & Respondent)
- Best Researcher and Runner-Up Researcher
- Merit Certificates for Semi-Finalists and Quarter-Finalists
- Participation Certificates for all teams
Registration & Fee Details
- Registration Fee (Memo Round): ₹2,500 per team
- ₹2,100 for teams with at least one PwD participant (upload certificate)
- Oral Round Fee (for shortlisted teams): ₹2,000 per team
- Accommodation (optional): ₹5,500 per team (August 21–24, 2025)
Payment Details
- Account Name: Student Juridical Association
- Account Number: 520101246976299
- Bank & Branch: Union Bank, NUJS Branch, Salt Lake, Kolkata – 700098
- IFSC Code: UBIN0906638
How to Register?
Intested participants can register using the link provided at the end of this post.
After completing the Google Form, participants must email a confirmation with teammate details (Name, Year, Institution, ID Cards & Payment Screenshot) to: nationaldisabilitymoot@nujs.edu
Contact Information
- Email: nationaldisabilitymoot@nujs.edu
- Kinjal Das – +91 75959 65675
- Anushka Maji – +91 86174 78308
- Saarthak Samadder – +91 94330 48880
Click here to register.
