Banaras Hindu University Wins National Moot Court Competition 2026 | 17 Apr 2026

Why in News? 

Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi has won the National Moot Court Competition 2026. 

Key Points 

• Winner: The competition was won by Banaras Hindu University (BHU), demonstrating excellence in legal research, advocacy, and courtroom argumentation skills. 
• Runner-up: Chandigarh University secured the second position in the competition. 
• Hosting: The event was hosted by Chandigarh University, bringing together law students from various institutions across India. 
• Objective: The competition aimed to provide practical exposure to students in courtroom procedures, legal drafting, and oral advocacy skills. 
• Other Awards:  
  • Best Memorial Award: Army Institute of Law. 
  • Best Speaker Award: Lovely Professional University’s Mallika Chadha. 
  • Best Researcher Award: Ram Manohar Lohia University. 
  • Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) was recognised for inspiring excellence.