About DSNLU DSNLU–Bose & Mitra & Co. Blog Writing Competition 2026

The Centre for Maritime, Admiralty and Navigation Laws (C-MAN) at Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam, in collaboration with Bose & Mitra & Co., proudly announces the 2nd Edition of the Blog Writing Competition 2025–26.

This national-level competition is designed to encourage students and young scholars to engage with contemporary issues in maritime and shipping law, while developing strong research, analytical, and legal writing skills.

About the Organising Institutions

Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU)

DSNLU was established by the Government of Andhra Pradesh under the DSNLU Act, 2008. The university aims to impart comprehensive legal education and promote social and economic justice through advocacy, legal services, and law reform. Its motto, “Yato Dharmas Tato Jayah”, reflects its commitment to holistic legal education.

Centre for Maritime, Admiralty and Navigation Laws (C-MAN)

C-MAN is a premier academic and research centre at DSNLU dedicated to:

• Maritime Law
• Admiralty Law
• International Trade Law
• Private International Law
• Cross-border dispute resolution

The Centre regularly conducts conferences, workshops, guest lectures, and national competitions to bridge theory and practice in maritime law.

Bose & Mitra & Co.

Bose & Mitra & Co. is a Band-1 ranked maritime law firm, headquartered in Mumbai, known for its expertise in:

• Shipping & commodities
• Oil & gas
• Marine insurance
• Casualty investigation and asset tracing

The firm has been consistently ranked by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 and actively supports academic research and legal writing initiatives.

About the Blog Writing Competition

The competition invites original blog submissions that offer critical insights, innovative perspectives, and well-researched analysis on contemporary maritime law issues.

Who Can Participate?

• Law students (UG/PG)
• Research scholars
• Academicians
• Early-career legal professionals with an interest in maritime law

 Themes for Submission

Participants may choose any one of the following themes:

1. Decarbonisation and Green Fuel Transition in Indian Shipping
2. Digitalisation of Shipping: Lessons from Global Maritime Hubs
3. Maritime Labour Convention Compliance and Seafarer Welfare Reforms in India
4. Future of Autonomous Vessels and International Liability Norms
5. Regional Maritime Cooperation and Legal Harmonisation in the Indo-Pacific

Submission Guidelines (At a Glance)

Evaluation Criteria

The blogs will be assessed on the following parameters:

• Relevance to the Theme
• Originality & Innovation
• Depth of Research & Legal Analysis
• Clarity, Structure & Logical Flow
• Language, Style & Legal Accuracy

Research Depth
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Critical Analysis
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Clear Structure
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Original Legal Insight

Important Dates

Registration Fee

• ₹250 per participant

Awards & Prizes

How to Submit (Process Diagram)

Choose Theme
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Draft Original Blog (1200–1500 words)
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Ensure OSCOLA Citations & Plagiarism Check
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Pay Registration Fee
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Submit via Google Form

🔗 Submission Links:

• https://forms.gle/xRzsyUZi4eEorQng6
• https://forms.gle/7j5PSZBGjLMMujAVA

📩 Copyright & Permissions: Bose & Mitra & Co Internship

• C-MAN retains copyright over selected publications
• Participants permit use of names, images, and articles for promotional purposes
• C-MAN reserves the right to amend rules and disqualify non-compliant entries
• Decisions of judges and organisers are final

📞 Contact & Official Links: C-MAN DSNLU Competition

Faculty & Organisers

• Dr. P. Jogi Naidu (Chairperson, C-MAN): pjoginaidu1@dsnlu.ac.in
• Mr. Abhishek Sinha: abhisheksinha@dsnlu.ac.in
• Mr. Arvind Nath Tripathi: arvindtripathi@dsnlu.ac.in

Student Convenors

• Rishi Raj: +91 90653 80068 | rishiraj@dsnlu.ac.in
• Sumangala Bhargava: +91 74130 13500 | sumangala.bhargava@dsnlu.ac.in

📧 Official Email: cman@dsnlu.ac.in
🔗 LinkedIn: Centre for Maritime, Admiralty and Navigation Laws (C-MAN)
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cman.dsnlu