THEMIS 2026: 6th Moot Court Competition organized by the CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus.
Date: 30 March 2026
The School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus successfully hosted its flagship event, THEMIS – 6th Moot Court Competition, 2026, from 27 to 29 March 2026.
The competition featured an impressive prize pool of Rs. 3,00,000, along with individual awards for Best Speaker, Best Researcher, and Best Memorial. The 2026 moot proposition focused on contemporary and pressing issues in constitutional law, federalism, and data governance, encouraging participants to engage deeply with evolving legal challenges.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from 30 teams, including more than 10 National Law Schools from across India, reinforcing its status as a prominent national-level moot court competition. The preliminary and quarter-final rounds were adjudicated by experienced faculty members and advocates from across the country, ensuring a high standard of evaluation.
The semi-final rounds were judged by Md Zafar Imam, former Principal Judge and former Presiding Officer of the Debt Recovery Tribunal, and Pankaj Kapoor, Director of Quadraant Legal.
The final round was judged by an esteemed panel comprising Hon’ble Justice Ashim Kumar Roy, former High Court Judge and former Lokayukta; Prof. (Dr.) Jyotsna Yagnik, former Principal Judge and Pro Vice-Chancellor; and Prof. (Dr.) Subir Kumar Roy, Professor and former Officiating Registrar of a State University. Their expertise and insights significantly enriched the competitive experience for all participants.
National Law University, Jodhpur emerged as the winner of THEMIS 2026, while Institute of Law, Nirma University secured the runner-up position.
The competition concluded with a grand valedictory ceremony graced by the Former Chief Justice of India, Hon’ble Justic Uday Umesh Lalit, whose presence added prestige to the occasion and served as an inspiration to the participants.
THEMIS 2026 concluded on a high note, successfully fostering legal acumen, advocacy skills, and academic excellence among law students from across the nation.