SMT. NIRMALA DEVI BAM MEMORIAL INTERNATIONAL MOOT COURT COMPETITION
Chapter VIII
Organized by
Indore Institute of Law (IIL)
NAAC A+ Autonomous College
(An Autonomous Institute affiliated to DAVV & Bar Council of India)
An IQAC Initiative
Date: 15 – 17 May 2026
Format: International Moot Court Competition
Prize Pool: Up to ₹2,00,000
Winning Team Prize: ₹51,000
About the Competition
The Smt. Nirmala Devi Bam Memorial International Moot Court Competition – Chapter VIII is a prestigious academic event organized by Indore Institute of Law to promote advocacy skills, legal research, and courtroom excellence among law students. This international moot court competition serves as a platform for aspiring legal professionals to engage with contemporary legal issues through rigorous research, persuasive arguments, and simulated courtroom proceedings. The competition commemorates the legacy of Smt. Nirmala Devi Bam, whose vision continues to inspire academic excellence and legal scholarship.
The event attracts participation from leading law schools and universities across India and abroad, offering students an opportunity to demonstrate their legal acumen before distinguished judges, academicians, and legal practitioners.
Theme:
Sustainable Development at the Crossroads
Harmonising Economic Growth & Environmental Protection through Environmental Governance
The competition theme explores the intersection of economic development and environmental sustainability, focusing on how legal frameworks and governance mechanisms can balance growth with environmental protection.
Participants will critically analyze legal issues related to:
- Environmental governance and regulatory frameworks
- Sustainable economic development
- Climate change and environmental justice
- Corporate responsibility and environmental compliance
- International environmental law and policy
Objectives of the Competition
The competition aims to:
- Develop advocacy and litigation skills among law students
• Promote research and analysis on contemporary environmental law issues
• Encourage critical thinking and legal reasoning
• Provide exposure to courtroom procedures and professional ethics
• Foster academic collaboration among law institutions
Important Dates:
| Event | Date |
| Competition Dates | 15 – 17 May 2026 |
| Registration Opens | To be announced |
| MeMemorial Submission | As per the competition schedule |
- Prizes & Awards:
The competition offers exciting awards and recognition for outstanding participants.
Winning Team Prize: ₹51,000
Additional prizes included within the total prize pool of ₹2,00,000:
- Best Memorial
- Best Researcher
- Best Speaker
- Best Team
- Runner-Up Team
- Best Student Advocate
Certificates will be awarded to all participants.
Who Can Participate
The competition is open to:
- Students pursuing 3-year LL.B. programmes
- Students pursuing 5-year integrated law programmes
Participants must be currently enrolled in a recognized law university or institution.
Registration
Teams interested in participating must register through the official registration link.
Registration Mode: Online Team Composition: As per official moot rules
Website:
www.indoreinstituteoflaw.org