Vani Jain and Krish Nandwani from the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi won the 4th CNLU-Cyber Law National Moot Court Competition 2026, held at Chanakya National Law University, Patna on 5-7 April 2026. The competition drew registrations from over 50 teams across the country.
What has changed
The 4th edition of the CNLU Cyber Law National Moot Court Competition concluded on 7 April 2026 at the Chanakya National Law University campus in Patna, Bihar. Organised under the direction of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Faizan Mustafa and coordinated by Dr. Vijay Kumar Vimal (Assistant Professor and Faculty Convenor), the competition focused on emerging issues at the intersection of technology law, artificial intelligence, and digital rights.
Key competition details:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | 4th CNLU-Cyber Law National Moot Court Competition |
| Host | Chanakya National Law University, Patna |
| Dates | 5-7 April 2026 |
| Registrations | 52 teams from across India |
| Preliminary round teams | 16 |
| Semi-final teams | 4 |
| Winner | Faculty of Law, University of Delhi |
| Moot proposition theme | Artificial intelligence and digital offences |
| Prize pool | Rs 1.8 lakhs |
Who is affected
- Law students preparing for moot court competitions — The competition's focus on AI and cyber law reflects the growing importance of technology law in academic curricula and professional practice
- Students interested in cyber law specialisation — The moot proposition addressed contemporary issues involving artificial intelligence systems and digital offences, signalling the kind of legal questions emerging in this field
- Teams planning for the 5th edition — Students from law colleges across India who wish to participate in the next edition should watch for CNLU's call for participation, typically released in January-February
What students should do
- Note the competition timeline — CNLU typically announces the competition in January-February with registration closing by late February. The event is held in April. Plan your team formation and memorial preparation accordingly
- Study the subject matter — This competition focuses on cyber law, data privacy, and emerging technology issues. Students should be familiar with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and relevant international frameworks
- Watch for the next edition — Follow CNLU's official website at cnlu.ac.in and SCC Online's moot court announcements for updates on the 5th edition