ABOUT THE EVENT
Event overview
we successfully organized the 2nd Dr. S. S. Tantia National Moot Court Competition–2026 on 24–25 October 2026, with remarkable enthusiasm, academic excellence and nationwide participation. The prestigious two-day national-level academic event witnessed the participation of 46 teams representing 10 states across the country, along with more than 60 distinguished resource persons, academicians, legal professionals and experts. The competition provided an enriching and intellectually stimulating platform for law students to showcase their legal knowledge, research aptitude, analytical abilities, drafting skills and courtroom advocacy. It also offered an excellent opportunity for participants to interact with eminent members of the legal fraternity and gain practical insights into the functioning of the judicial system.
The competition was organized with the objective of promoting practical legal education, strengthening advocacy skills and encouraging students to develop a deeper understanding of contemporary legal issues. Through various rounds of rigorous legal arguments, research and deliberations, the event reflected the spirit of healthy academic competition, professional ethics and excellence in legal education.
SRM University Wins the Championship; Guru Nanak Dev University Secures Runner-up Position
The competition culminated in an intellectually engaging and closely contested final round, in which SRM University, New Delhi, emerged as the Winner, while Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, secured the Runner-up position. The final round was based on a contemporary and thought-provoking legal dispute concerning the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into CCTV surveillance systems without obtaining the informed consent of consumers. The proposition raised significant questions relating to the right to privacy, data protection, transparency, informed consent, consumer rights and the ethical use of emerging technologies. The issue provided participants with an opportunity to examine the intersection of constitutional principles, consumer protection laws and technological advancements.
The final-round performances reflected extensive legal research, persuasive advocacy, sound interpretation of legal provisions and the ability to respond effectively to challenging questions from the judges. Both finalist teams demonstrated commendable courtroom decorum, confidence and professional competence.
In recognition of their outstanding performances, Yuvika Behl of SRM University was adjudged the Best Mooter, while Aalaiyah Kahia of Chandigarh University, Punjab, received the Best Researcher Award. The award for Best Memorial (Appellant) was conferred upon Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, whereas the Army Institute of Law, Punjab, secured the award for Best Memorial (Respondent). In addition, six Best Advocate Awards were presented to participants for their exceptional advocacy skills, legal reasoning, presentation and courtroom performance.
The winning team was awarded a cash prize of ₹31,000, while the runner-up team received ₹11,000, along with trophies and certificates of achievement. These recognitions celebrated the dedication, perseverance and academic excellence demonstrated by the participating teams.
