About the University/Organization

Government Law College (GLC), Mumbai, established in 1855, is the oldest law college in Asia and a premier institution for legal education in India. With a distinguished history of producing eminent jurists, judges, and legal scholars, GLC is renowned for hosting prestigious academic and co-curricular events, including national and international moot court competitions.

The M. C. Chagla Memorial Government Law College National Moot Court Competition is held annually in memory of the eminent jurist and former Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, M. C. Chagla. The event fosters advocacy skills and deepens participants’ understanding of constitutional and public law.

About the Event

The 32nd M. C. Chagla Memorial Government Law College National Moot Court Competition 2025 aims to provide budding lawyers with a platform to engage in rigorous legal research, develop sharp oral advocacy, and tackle contemporary constitutional issues.

The moot problem for this edition revolves around significant questions of constitutional and administrative law, encouraging participants to develop arguments grounded in precedent, statutory interpretation, and scholarly critique.

Event Timeline

Format and Structure

• The competition will be held in offline mode at Government Law College, Mumbai.
• It will comprise two memorial rounds (Petitioner and Respondent) and oral rounds.
• Oral rounds include Preliminary, Quarter-Final, Semi-Final, and Final Rounds.
• Each memorial will be evaluated on research quality, logical structure, legal reasoning, clarity, and adherence to formatting rules.
• Oral advocacy will be assessed on persuasiveness, knowledge of law, court etiquette, and ability to answer judicial queries.

Location and Mode

• Venue: Government Law College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Mode: Offline

Additional Highlights

• Prizes:
  • Best Team
  • Best Memorial (Petitioner & Respondent)
  • Best Speaker (Preliminary Rounds)
  • Best Speaker (Final Round)
• Eligibility: Teams from recognized law schools and universities across India (3-year or 5-year LL.B. programs).
• Team Composition: Maximum of three members – two speakers and one researcher.
• Registration Fee: ₹4,000 per team (payable upon selection).
• Travel & Accommodation: Selected teams will be provided with accommodation and local hospitality.

FAQs

Q1: Who can participate?
A: Students enrolled in a 3-year or 5-year LL.B. program from recognized institutions in India.

Q2: Can international students apply?
A: No, the competition is open only to Indian law schools.

Q3: What is the memorial page limit?
A: As per official rules – memorials should not exceed 35 pages including cover page, index, and annexures.

Q4: How will the problem be based?
A: On contemporary constitutional and public law issues, with a mix of factual and legal complexities.

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Important Links

Downloadables

Sample Cover Letter (PDF)

Moot Proposition (PDF)

Official Rules (PDF)

Official schedule

Contact

Email: mcc@glcmumbai.com or mcaglc@gmail.com.

Phone:

Registrations– Ms. Vanee Kaushik :+91 78273 69022

Memorials- Mr. Dhanish Lamba : +91 9136321500

Accomodation and Travel- Mr. Krishang Saraogi :+91 81455 17430…

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