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The Moot Court Society, Apex School of Law, Apex University, Jaipur is organising the Judgment Writing Competition as part of Jus Novum – AU Nationwide Law Fest 2026.
The JUS NOVUM Judgment Writing Competition is a national-level competition that gives law students an opportunity to step into the role of a judge and deliver a reasoned judgment based on a Criminal Law problem. The competition tests legal knowledge, research, analytical ability, judicial reasoning, and judgment-writing skills.
Format: Single-round Judgment Writing Competition
Participation: Individual
Subject: Criminal Law
Reading & Analysis: 90 minutes
Judgment Writing: 60 minutes
Language: English or Hindi
Both phases will take place on the same date.
Students currently enrolled in:
LL.B. programmes
Five-Year Integrated Law Courses such as B.A. LL.B. or equivalent
LL.M. programmes
Participants must be enrolled in a recognised institution in India.
🏆 Winner: ₹5,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
🥈 Runner-Up: ₹3,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
All Participants: E-Certificate of Participation
Total Cash Prize: ₹8,000
₹600 per participant
Accommodation is not included and is available separately at additional charges.
The competition itself is conducted in a single-day format, with the reading and judgment-writing phases taking place on the same date.
Offline / On-campus
Venue: Apex University, Sitapura Campus, Jaipur
EventDateRegistration Begins1 June 2026Last Date to Register2 September 2026Last Date for Clarifications5 September 2026Judgment Writing Competition12 September 2026Results & Valedictory Ceremony13 September 2026
Participate in a national-level judgment writing competition
Gain practical exposure to judicial decision-making
Develop judgment writing and legal reasoning skills
Strengthen legal research and analytical abilities
Work on a complex Criminal Law problem
Earn certificates of merit or participation
Interact with law students from institutions across India
Participate in the wider Jus Novum – AU Law Fest 2026
Karwaan Evening – 11 September 2026
An evening featuring poetry, storytelling, music, and artistic interactions.
Gala Night – 12 September 2026
Themed Disco in Desert, with networking and special awards including Best Dressed, Overall Best Performer, and Best Institution.
Interested participants can register online through the official registration link provided by the organisers.
Faculty Coordinator:
Ms. Mumal Kanwar – +91 97827 02770
Student Coordinators:
Mr. Bhavesh Parashar – +91 86197 76494
Mr. Ashish – +91 87694 41231
Competition Queries:
Mr. Hitendra Singh Bhati – +91 95889 96593
Mr. Krish Gaur – +91 63500 27145
Official Communication: mootcourt@apexuniversity.co.in
General Queries: jusnovum2026@gmail.com
For competition brochure - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1l3nMQpKdvDHKBUcJuKpujeBWjR9CO473
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