MNLU Nagpur Clinches Victory at National Moot Court 2026

Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) Nagpur has emerged victorious in the Pt Kanhaiya Lal Misra 2nd National Moot Court Competition 2026, which took place at the Shambhunath Institute of Law in Prayagraj. The competition, which spanned two days, concluded on October 25 and featured teams from various law schools across India engaging in intense legal debates and advocacy rounds.

In the final showdown, MNLU Nagpur faced off against the National Law University, Ranchi, securing their win under the scrutiny of esteemed judges, Justice Gautam Chowdhary and Justice Kshitij Shailendra from the Allahabad High Court. The winning team consisted of Mudita Shukla, Sameeksha, and Ishita, while the runners-up included Anuthi Srivastava, Aastha Kedia, and Atulya Trishri.

The competition recognized outstanding performances with several awards. Deepti Chauhan from Asian Law College was named the Best Speaker, while the title of Best Researcher went to Sakshi Pandey from BBAU, Lucknow. Additionally, the Best Memorial award was claimed by Satyam Gupta, Lucky KS Singh, and Ankita Biswas from Law Centre 1, Faculty of Law, Delhi University. The total prize pool exceeded Rs 1.3 lakh, with winners receiving trophies, certificates, and cash prizes.

The valedictory ceremony was graced by the presence of notable judges from the Allahabad High Court, including Justice Siddharth Varma, Justice Ajit Kumar, and Justice Rajiv Lochan Shukla, who presented the awards to the winners and participants, highlighting the importance of such competitions in fostering legal acumen among students.

Looking ahead, the success of MNLU Nagpur in this national competition underscores the institution's commitment to excellence in legal education and advocacy. The university aims to continue participating in similar events to further enhance its reputation and provide its students with invaluable experiences in the field of law.