The Maharashtra National Law University, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (MNLU-CS), in association with the Competition Commission of India (CCI), is organizing the 1st CCI-MNLUCS National Antitrust Moot Court Competition, 2025. This event marks a significant initiative to foster academic engagement and practical training in the growing field of competition law.
Organized by the Moot Court Association and the Centre for Competition Law and Policy (CCLP) of MNLU-CS, the competition aims to provide law students from across the country with a rigorous platform to explore, analyze, and argue on complex issues in antitrust law, while building their advocacy and research skills.
About MNLU, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Maharashtra National Law University, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, established under the Maharashtra National Law University Act, 2014, is one of the state's premier legal institutions. It officially commenced operations in 2017 with the vision to deliver high-quality legal education and contribute to the legal profession. The university has quickly developed into a center of academic excellence and professional training in law.
About the Moot Court Competition
The competition is designed to engage participants in contemporary and evolving issues in antitrust law. With India’s competition law regime becoming increasingly significant to business and consumer welfare, this competition will offer students a unique opportunity to gain practical insights and contribute to the growing academic dialogue.
The event will follow a hybrid format:
- Preliminary and Quarter-Final Rounds: Online (September 6–7, 2025)
- Semi-Final and Final Rounds: Offline at the MNLU-CS campus (September 28, 2025)
Eligibility and Team Composition
- Open to all students currently enrolled in a 3-year or 5-year undergraduate law degree program.
- A maximum of two teams per institution may register.
- Each team should consist of two or three members (two speakers and one researcher).
- All team members must belong to the same institution.
- A total of 40 teams will be selected on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Registration Details
Registration is conducted in two stages:
- Stage I: Registration fee of INR 4500 per team for participation in the online rounds.
- Stage II: An additional fee of INR 3000 for teams qualifying for the offline rounds (includes food and accommodation).
Last date to register: 15 August 2025
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Timeline
- Start of Registration and Release of Proposition: 9 July 2025
- Last Date to Register: 15 August 2025
- Last Date to Submit Clarification Requests: 31 July 2025
- Clarifications Released: 8 August 2025
- Memorial Submission (Soft Copy): 31 August 2025
- Online SCC Training: 4 September 2025
- Inaugural Ceremony: 5 September 2025
- Preliminary and Quarter-Final Rounds: 6–7 September 2025
- Hard Copy Memorial Submission: 20 September 2025
- Semi-Final and Final Rounds: 28 September 2025
Awards and Prizes
- Winner: Trophy + INR 40,000 + 1-year SCC Online subscription (worth INR 24,000 per member)
- Runner-up: Trophy + INR 20,000
- Best Speaker: Trophy + INR 10,000
- Best Memorial (Informant): Trophy + INR 10,000
- Best Memorial (Opposite Party): Trophy + INR 10,000
- All participants: One-month SCC Online access (worth INR 1,099)
- All teams will receive certificates of participation or merit based on performance
Contact Information
For queries, email: [email protected]
Event Coordinators:
- Vinayak Tiwari: +91 6307 444 089
- Kritika Kumari: +91 6204 422 514
- Arpit Tiwari: +91 7387 619 812
- Anshika Awasthi: +91 9893 712 390
Conclusion
The 1st CCI-MNLUCS National Antitrust Moot Court Competition is a distinguished opportunity for law students to challenge themselves in one of the most dynamic areas of law. With structured rounds, expert judging, and rewarding incentives, this competition will not only refine participants’ advocacy but also contribute to the broader understanding of competition law in India.
Interested teams are encouraged to register early to secure their spot.