About Hidayatullah National Law University
As the first National Level Institute established in Chhattisgarh and the sixth National Law University in the country, HNLU has consistently ranked highly, demonstrating its commitment to setting new benchmarks in legal education.
About 3rd Justice Hidayatullah International Moot Court Competition
Building upon the success of its previous editions, HNLU gears up to host the 3rd Justice Hidayatullah International Moot Court Competition (HIMCC). This prestigious event expands upon the legacy of the former Justice Hidayatullah National Moot Court Competition (HNMCC), providing a high-level, international platform for students to test their advocacy skills. The competition rounds will be held in-person at the HNLU Campus.
Theme and Moot Problem Summary
- Central Theme: Energy Law & Climate Justice.
- Moot Problem Summary: The problem centers on a dispute in the Union of Bharnesia (UOB) involving the Centre for Clean Energy and Mitigation of Effects of Climate Change (CCE&MCC), an NGO, and various government authorities. The case concerns the unequal treatment and lower subsidies provided to small-scale biomass power producers compared to solar and wind units. The dispute raises complex constitutional issues regarding equality before law, administrative fairness in renewable energy policy, and the State’s duty to promote sustainable development.
Eligibility and Team Limits
The competition is open to all students enrolled bona fide in any full-time law diploma course at the under-graduate or post-graduate level at a recognized institution.
- Team Limit: Only one (1) team is eligible to participate per recognized institution. Constituent colleges/departments of a university are treated as separate entities and may register their own teams.
Team Composition
Each team must comprise a maximum of three (3) members, with two designated as speakers and one as a researcher.
- Teams may participate without a designated researcher, but in this case, one of the two speakers must appear for the Researcher Test.
- Changes in team composition after initial communication are only permitted with prior approval from the Secretariat.
Registration Fee Structure
Teams are required to pay a nominal registration fee:
- Preliminary Registration Fee: Rs. 2,000/- (Rupees Two Thousand Only) is charged initially. This non-refundable amount will be adjusted against the final registration fee.
- Final Registration Fee:
- Without accommodation: Rs. 8,000/- (Rupees Eight Thousand Only) per team.
- With accommodation: Rs. 12,000/- (Rupees Twelve Thousand Only) per team.
Prizes
The total cash prizes for the competition amount to INR 5,50,000/- (Rupees Five Lakh Fifty Thousand Only), along with trophies and certificates:
- Winner: Cash Prize of INR 2,00,000/- and a trophy.
- Runners-up: Cash Prize of INR 1,50,000/- and a trophy.
- Best Memorial (Aggregate Score): Cash Prize of INR 75,000/- and a trophy.
- Best Speaker (Aggregate Score in Preliminary Rounds): Cash Prize of INR 75,000/- and a trophy.
- Best Researcher (Highest Score in Researcher Test): Cash Prize of INR 50,000/- and a trophy.
- All participants receive a Certificate of Participation.
Important Dates
- Release of Moot Problem & Opening of Online Registration: November 18, 2025
- Last date to seek clarification: December 30, 2025
- Release of Clarifications: January 6, 2026
- Last Day for Preliminary Registration & Memorial Submission (Memo Rounds): January 20, 2026
- Last Day for Final Registration: February 5, 2026
- Competition at HNLU Campus: March 13–15, 2026
Registration Process
To participate, please register using the link provided in the official brochure.
Contact Info
- Email: himcc26@hnlu.ac.in
- For registrations:
- Akshar Aditya (SOC): +91 8987614251
- Vimla Choudhary (SOC): +91 95713 78496
- Ruchika Nagpal (SOC): +91 91670 65252
- For other details (Convenors):
- Sakagni Majhi: +91 97772 72494
- Himanshu Ratre: +91 83056 62463
- Nischay Kurrey: +91 93995 36988
- Sonali Goyal: +91 90792 15807
