About the University/Organization

National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, India’s premier law school, has hosted the prestigious H.M. Seervai Essay Competition in Constitutional Law annually since 1997. Instituted in memory of the legendary jurist H.M. Seervai by Senior Advocate Navroz Seervai, this competition honours scholarly excellence in constitutional thought.

About the Event

Now in its 28ᵗʰ edition, this competition invites law students across India to contribute original essays on constitutional law. The winner receives the H.M. Seervai Gold Medal, and their essay is published in the National Law School Journal (NLSJ) — a significant academic recognition.

Essay Topic:

“How should Indian Election Law be amended to strengthen Indian constitutional democracy?”

Event Dates

Format/Structure

• Mode: Online Submission
• Word Limit: 7,000–10,000 words (including footnotes)
• Citation Style: OSCOLA
• Language: English
• Authorship: Single-authored essays only
• Documents Required:
  • Bonafide certificate (signed by registrar/VC or appropriate authority)
  • Anti-plagiarism clearance

Location

Pan-India | Submit Online

Additional Details

• No prior registration is required.
• Submissions must be original and unpublished.
• Open to students enrolled in LL.B./B.A. LL.B./BBA LL.B./B.Com. LL.B. programs at recognized Indian institutions.

For queries, contact: 📧 hmse@nls.ac.in

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