Hosted by School of Business & Law, Navrachana University, Vadodara

January – February 2026 | Hybrid Format | Prize Pool Worth ₹2,00,000+

INTRODUCTION

After an impactful first edition, the Annual Law Fest – Verdictus 2.0 returns stronger, sharper, and more dynamic. This flagship event provides a national platform for aspiring legal professionals to showcase their expertise, enhance advocacy skills, and engage in intellectually stimulating competitions.

With a hybrid structure—online preliminary rounds and offline semi-final & final rounds—Verdictus 2.0 brings together some of India’s brightest law students in a competitive yet collaborative environment.

Participants can access the official brochure, competition propositions, and registration links via the link below:🔗 https://linktr.ee/verdictus2026

EVENTS AT VERDICTUS 2.0

Verdictus 2.0 hosts five major competitions, each designed to test different elements of legal aptitude.

1. Moot Court Competition

2. Parliamentary Debate Competition

3. Client Counselling Competition

4. Contract Drafting Competition

5. Law Quiz Competition (for semi-final qualifiers visiting campus who do not advance further)

EVENT FORMAT

Hybrid Mode

• Preliminary Rounds: 2nd – 3rd January 2026 (Virtual)

• Semi-finals & Finals: 26th – 28th February 2026 (Offline at Navrachana University)

ABOUT NAVRACHANA UNIVERSITY

Navrachana University, Vadodara—established under the Gujarat Private University Act, 2009—is recognized for its progressive academic ecosystem and multidisciplinary approach. Through five constituent schools, the university delivers high-quality education backed by research, innovation, and industry exposure.

COMPETITION DETAILS 1. MOOT COURT COMPETITION

A prestigious platform to engage with complex issues in Constitutional & Criminal Law, judged by esteemed members of the judiciary, senior advocates, and academic scholars.

Team Composition

• 3 members: 2 Speakers + 1 Researcher

Registration Fee: ₹2100 per team

Last Date: 25 December 2025

Prizes

• Winner: ₹31,000 + Trophy + Certificate

• Runner-Up: ₹21,000 + Trophy + Certificate

• Best Speaker: ₹7,000

• Best Memorial: ₹7,000

Important Dates

• Release of Proposition: 22 Nov 2025

• Clarification Window: 10 Dec → 18 Dec 2025

• Memorial Submission: 21 Dec 2025

• Prelims & Quarter Finals: 2–3 Jan 2026 (Online)

• Semi-final & Final: 26–28 Feb 2026 (Offline)

Structure

• Preliminary → Quarter-final → Semi-final → Final

• Modified proposition for Semi-final & Final

• Oral rounds: 20 mins per team + rebuttal

Evaluation

• Memorials: 50 marks

• Oral Rounds: 50 marks

Full rules include formatting, anonymity, conduct guidelines, and Bluebook citation requirements.

2. PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE COMPETITION

A rigorous platform based on Asian Parliamentary (3 vs 3) format for prelims & semifinals, shifting to Indian Parliamentary Simulation for finals.

Registration Fee: ₹1500 per team

Dress Code: Indian Parliamentary Wear / Formals

Language: English or Hindi

Important Dates

• Last Date for Registration: 25 Dec 2025

• Motions Release: 1 Jan 2026

• Prelims: 2–3 Jan 2026 (Online)

• Finals: 26–28 Feb 2026 (Offline)

Prizes

• Winner: ₹25,000 + Trophy

• Runner-Up: ₹15,000

• Best Speaker: ₹7,000

Debate Structure

Part A – Prelims & Semifinals

• Asian Parliamentary (3 speakers each side)

• Roles: PM, LO, CM, LH, Government Whip, Opposition Whip

• POIs allowed

• First round: 15 mins per team

• Second round: 20 mins per team

Part B – Final Round

• Simulation of the Indian Parliament

• Segments include:

  • Question Hour

  • Zero Hour

  • Discussion on Bill

  • Points of Information (POI)

  • Points of Question (POQ)

  • Voice Vote

Evaluation

Matter (40), Manner (30), Responses (10), Etiquettes (10), Time Management (10)

3. CLIENT COUNSELLING COMPETITION

Focuses on communication, legal advisory skills, ethical interaction, and client handling.

Team Composition: 2 members

Registration Fee: ₹1200 per team

Last Date: 22 December 2025

Prizes

• Winner: ₹25,000

• Runner-Up: ₹15,000

• Best Counsel: ₹7,000

Rounds

• Preliminary (Virtual)

• Semi-final & Final (Offline)

Theme Areas

Tort • Contract • Corporate • Family • Consumer • IPR

Structure

1. Rapport Building (5 min)

2. Client Consultation (20 min)

3. Team Consultation (8 min)

4. Feedback (2 min)

Evaluation: 100 marks across 10 parameters.

4. CONTRACT DRAFTING COMPETITION

Designed to test precision, structure, and originality in drafting legally enforceable contracts.

Eligibility: UG/PG Law students

Modes: Entirely Online

Registration Fee: ₹500 per individual/team

Themes

• Property

• Partnership

• Employment

Important Dates

• Proposition Release: 16 Jan 2026

• Registration Deadline: 10 Jan 2026

• Clarifications: 18–20 Jan 2026

• Final Submission: 2 Feb 2026

• Results: 28 Feb 2026

Prizes

• Winner: ₹3000

• Runner-Up: ₹2000

Drafting Requirements

• 10-page limit

• TNR 12, 1.5 spacing

• Footnotes TNR 10

• Max plagiarism: 8%

• Anonymous submissions with team code

Evaluation: 100 marks

Understanding • Language • Legal Accuracy • Coherence • Creativity

5. LAW QUIZ COMPETITION (Offline Only)

A special quiz round for teams who reach campus for semi-finals but do not proceed to finals.

Theme

• Constitutional Law

• Current Affairs

• General Legal Knowledge

Structure

• Round 1: MCQs

• Round 2: Rapid Fire

• Round 3: Case Law Round

Awards

• Trophy + Certificates of Merit

No negative marking; all teams participate in all rounds.

CODE OF CONDUCT & ELIGIBILITY

• Formal dress code (black & white)

• English as official language (except debate where Hindi allowed)

• Misconduct leads to disqualification

• Max 3 teams per institution per competition

• No refunds after payment

• All disputes resolved by LAW@NUV

ACCOMMODATION

• Available for all offline rounds in Feb 2026

• Cost: ₹3000 per team

• Single occupancy only (as per Gujarat government rules)

• Details shared after qualification

CORE COMMITTEE

• President: Krish Patel | +91 88499 24751

• General Secretary: Ezra Parmar | +91 93133 74487

• Moot Court Convenor: Om Amin | +91 88494 57730

• Parliamentary Debate Convenor: Shivam Bhatt | +91 75750 21446

• Client Counselling Convenor: Somnath Saha | +91 81061 94440

REGISTRATION & LINKS

🔗 Event Resources & Registrations: https://linktr.ee/verdictus2026

Competition-wise Registration Links:

• Moot Court: Available in linktree

• Parliamentary Debate: Link in brochure

• Client Counselling: Link in brochure

• Contract Drafting: Link in brochure

PAYMENT GUIDE

1. Open the link in the Google Form

2. Enter mobile number → OTP

3. Select “Verdictus Law Fest 2026”

4. Choose competition category

5. Set “Number of Participants/Teams” to 1

Verdictus 2.0 stands as a national celebration of legal intellect, leadership, and advocacy. With a rich lineup of competitions, prestigious judges, and a vibrant student-driven organizing team, the Fest promises to be an enriching academic experience.