RGNUL National Moot Court Competition on Consumer Protection Law, 2026

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, Patiala, is set to host the prestigious 7th RGNUL National Moot Court Competition on Consumer Protection Laws, 2026. a prestigious national-level legal event focusing on modern consumer rights, digital marketing ethics, misleading advertisements, dark patterns, and product liability.  This highly anticipated annual event is proudly sponsored by The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India, solidifying its relevance to contemporary legal practice and public policy.

About RGNUL, Punjab

RGNUL, established in 2006, is recognised as a Centre of Excellence in legal education and became the first National Law University to achieve certain distinctions in 2015. The Moot Court Competition (RMCC) focuses on specialised areas of law, with the 2026 edition dedicated entirely to the vital and evolving landscape of Consumer Protection Laws.

About the Competition: Consumer Protection Act Moot Court

The competition uses a hybrid model:

• Preliminary Rounds – Online
• Advanced Rounds – On Campus at RGNUL, Punjab

Important Dates (Events Timeline)

Awards & Prize Money

✅ All participants receive Certificates of Participation.

Moot Problem Theme (Realistic & Contemporary)

The moot proposition is based on a fictional pandemic (Dhika Virus) and includes:

• Misleading immunity product advertising
• Dark patterns in digital marketing
• Manipulative subscription traps
• Consumer fraud through influencer marketing
• Article 21 (Right to Life) vs Article 19(1)(g) (Right to Trade)
• Product liability & mass consumer harm
• PIL filed before the Supreme Court

This makes it one of the most advanced consumer law moot problems in India.

Competition Structure

Registration (Dec–Jan)
        ↓
Preliminary Rounds (Online – 7 Feb)
        ↓
Top 8 Teams Selected
        ↓
Quarter Finals (Offline – 20 Feb)
        ↓
Semi Finals
        ↓
Final Round (21 Feb)
        ↓
🏆 Winner Declared

Eligibility & Team Composition

Registration Details: Consumer Law Moot Court 2026

• Registration Opens: 1 December 2025
• Total Slots: 32 Teams (First Come, First Serve)
• Registration Deadline: 15 January 2026
• Advance Round Fee: ₹6,000 (+GST)
  • (Includes accommodation for 19–21 Feb 2026)

Memorial Submission Links (Official)

• Soft Copy Submission:
  • 🔗 https://forms.gle/6VYJuYjDbmnZ1cDe6
  • 🔗 https://forms.gle/jh1yiGs9krh4LHF67
• Hard Copies (Only for Advanced Round Teams)

✅ Format:

• Font: Times New Roman / Garamond
• Font Size: 12 (Footnotes: 10)
• Citation: OSCOLA 4th Edition
• Page Limit (Arguments): Max 20 Pages

Oral Round Evaluation Criteria (100 Marks)

Constitutional Issues Raised in the Moot

1. PIL Maintainability under Article 32
2. Right to Life (Article 21) vs Business Freedom (Article 19)
3. Dark Patterns as Unfair Trade Practice
4. Product Liability for Consumer Harm

Organising Committee (Key Officials)

• Patron-in-Chief: Prof. (Dr.) Jai S. Singh, Vice-Chancellor, RGNUL
• Registrar: Dr. Ivneet Kaur Walia
• CCCPL Coordinator: Prof. (Dr.) Naresh Kumar Vats
• Faculty Coordinators: Dr. Jaswinder Kaur & Team

Contact & Official Communication

• 📧 Email: mootcommittee@rgnul.ac.in
• 📍 Address: Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Sidhuwal Campus, Bhadson Road, Patiala – 147001, Punjab