Mohali
The School of Legal Studies, CGC University, Mohali, successfully concluded the 4th Nationwide Moot Court Competition 2026, establishing a vibrant national forum for legal scholarship, persuasive advocacy, and intellectual rigour. Organised under the guidance and supervision of Dr. Vinay Kumar Goyal, Vice Chancellor, CGC University, Mohali, and Prof. (Dr.) JP Yadav, Dean, School of Legal Studies, CGC University, Mohali, the three-day competition witnessed the participation of 70 teams from 54 colleges across 14 states and 36 cities, bringing together 210 students to engage with the intricacies of legal research, memorial drafting, oral submissions, and courtroom advocacy.
The competition commenced with an inaugural ceremony graced by Dr. Krishan Lal Middha, Deputy Speaker of the Haryana Legislative Assembly, as the Chief Guest. The event provided aspiring legal professionals with an opportunity to test their analytical acumen, refine their courtroom articulation, and navigate complex legal propositions within a competitive and academically stimulating environment. Progressing through preliminary rounds and successive knockout stages, the competition saw 32 teams advance to the knockout phase, where precision in argumentation, depth of research, and strategic reasoning became pivotal to their journey.
The semi-final rounds brought four distinguished teams into contention: Bharati Vidyapeeth, Symbiosis Law School, Pune, University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University, and Army Institute of Law, Mohali. The final round culminated in a compelling contest between Bharati Vidyapeeth and Army Institute of Law, Mohali, with both teams demonstrating a command of legal principles, cogent reasoning, and the art of persuasive advocacy.
The valedictory ceremony was graced by Hon’ble Justice Rohit Kapoor, sitting Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, and Hon’ble Justice Ajay Tiwari, former Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The presence of these distinguished legal dignitaries lent further significance to the occasion, underscoring the enduring relationship between legal education, judicial practice, and professional excellence. The final round was adjudicated by Harnam Singh Thakur and Inderjeet Kaushik, both retired District and Sessions Judges, whose judicial experience brought a discerning perspective to the assessment of the finalists’ submissions.
Banasthali Vidyapith, represented by TC 1, emerged as the winner, while Army Institute of Law, Mohali, represented by TC 12, secured the runners-up position. Individual accolades recognised excellence across the essential dimensions of mooting. Banasthali Vidyapith received the Best Researcher award, Christ, Bengaluru, secured Best Memorial, and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar School of Law received the Best Speaker award, celebrating the distinct contributions of research, written advocacy, and oral presentation to effective legal argumentation.
The successful execution of the competition was made possible through the collective efforts of the university leadership, faculty members, the Moot Court Society, and student volunteers of the School of Legal Studies. Their meticulous coordination and sustained commitment ensured the seamless conduct of the three-day event, creating a platform for meaningful academic engagement and professional exchange.
Through initiatives such as the Nationwide Moot Court Competition, CGC University, Mohali, continues to advance an experiential approach to legal education, complementing classroom learning with opportunities to engage in practical, case-based advocacy. Under the guidance and supervision of Dr. Vinay Kumar Goyal and Prof. (Dr.) JP Yadav, the university remains committed to fostering academic excellence, strengthening practical legal skills, and preparing future legal professionals to meet the demands and responsibilities of a dynamic legal landscape.