Justice N Santosh Hegde Moot Court Competition 2026 Sees TNDALU Wins Among 46 Teams from 15 States
Justice N Santosh Hegde Moot Court Competition 2026 (5th edition) concluded with a amazing victory for the School of Excellence in Law, TNDALU.The competition which attracted India’s best legal educational institutions demonstrated, how moot court competitions emerging as a vital training tool for future lawyers ? The event showcased 46 teams from 15 states who engaged in advanced legal debates while developing their advocacy skills.
Winning and Runner-Up Teams
The winning from TNDALU’s School of Excellence in Law emerged winning
team included:
Ashvad Dhinakaran
Mariam Amin
NE Tamil Inian
Their excellent legal reasoning, research, and court presentation helped them secure the top spot.
Faculty of law, SASTRA Deemed University secured the second Position. The team consisted of:
Ramya Vijayakumar
Tracy Nilofu
Achudha Manikkam
Both teams competed extremely in the final round,displaying strong advocacy and legal reasoning.
Individual Award Winners
In addition to team achievements, several participants were honored for their individual excellence:
Best Speaker: Ashwath Dhinakaran (TNDALU)
Best Researcher: Achudha Manikkam (SASTRA Deemed University)
Best Memorial: Yash Goyal, Yashas B and Yashvin S, from National Law School of India University.
These awards highlighted the importance of research, expression, and written presentations in moot court competitions.
Competition Structure and Participation
The Justice N. Santosh Hegde Moot Court Competition 2026 saw participation from 46 teams from 15 states across India.
The preliminary rounds were held online on March 7, 2026.
The final rounds were held on campus on March 27 and 28, 2026.
The competition began with a preliminary researchers examination on February 21, 2026. The teams competed in 21 virtual courts, with 16 teams proceed to the final round held on campus.
The event was begin by Vice-Chancellor Dr. B. Priestly Shan and was managed by several prominent academics, including Dr. V. Shyam Kishore.
A Unique Legal Proposition
This year’s moot question was set in the fictional constitutional democracy of Norland. It focused on the following complex and contemporary issues:
Migration due to climate change
Executive power
Digital governance
The introduction of a digital classification system called “Vigil” and humanitarian processing zones prompted participants to think beyond traditional legal frameworks. Teams had to address questions related to refugee law, territorial jurisdiction, and the limits of state authority.
Final Round and Highlights
Top institutions participated in the semi-finals, including:
National Law School of India University, Bengaluru
SASTRA Deemed University
School of Excellence in Law, Tamil Nadu
KLE Society’s Law College, Bengaluru
The final round between TNDALU and SASTRA Deemed University was a thrilling one, demonstrating a high level of preparation and legal acumen.
The judging panel comprised Senior Advocate Promod Nair, Professor (Dr) Jayadevan Nair and Karan Joseph of Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
Significance of the Fifth Edition
The fifth edition of the competition was memorable for its focus on emerging legal challenges. Participants demonstrated keen analytical thinking and a willingness to tackle complex and emerging issues.
The competition has now established itself as a national platform for:
Legal Research and Advocacy
Familiarity with Contemporary Legal Issues
Development of Courtroom Skills
This competition plays a important role in preparing law students for legal practice.
Conclusion
The academic excellence and advocacy abilities of Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University have been entire through their victory at the Justice N Santosh Hegde Moot Court Competition 2026. The competition is now developing into an important event for legal education in India due to the increasing number of participants studying complex legal issues. Program identifies skilled students while it motivates them to develop their critical thinking skills regarding current legal issues.
FAQ Question:
Q1. Which team was the runner-up?
Ans:-The School of Law, SASTRA Deemed University was the runner-up.
Q2. Who won the Best Reasearcher award?
Ans:- Best Reasearcher: Achudha Manikkam ,SASTRA Deemed University won the Best Reasearcher award.
Q3.Who is Ramya Vijayakumar?
Ans:-Ramya Vijayakumar is the faculty of law team from SATRA deemed University.
