VIDHI PARIVARTAN’S 2ND NATIONAL LEGAL DRAFTING COMPETITION, 2025
2026-04-07 - 2026-05-10
About Vidhi Parivartan
Vidhi Parivartan is a legal platform that seeks to hone the skill sets of all the budding lawyers, aid the law students in all possible manner by optimum utilization of resources available at their disposal and thereby empower the legal fraternity eventually. The platform aspires to undertake host of short, medium and long-term activities and programmes for the legal community to enhance their professional, academic and extra-academic progression.
It is committed for the cause of empowering especially the first-generation lawyers who face innumerable hardships in the profession. Moreover, it aims to live up to its motto of ‘Nyaydaanam Shreshtam Daanam’ through every activity that it undertakes.

About the Competition
Legal drafting is the soul of advocacy and litigation. To refine the art of structured legal writing and argument formulation, Vidhi Parivartan is pleased to announce its 2nd National Legal Drafting Competition, 2026. This initiative is aimed at providing a platform for budding and experienced legal professionals to demonstrate their drafting prowess in civil, criminal, constitutional and matrimonial domains.

Eligibility

Open to all.
All Students (UG & PG), Advocates (Enrolled with Bar Council), Academicians (Law Teachers, Researchers) are eligible to participate in this competition.
Only one submission per author(s) will be accepted. Multiple or incomplete submissions will lead to disqualification.

Drafting Category Options (Choose Any One)

Civil Matter Drafting

Proposition:
M/s Arora Furnishings Pvt. Ltd., a company based in Gurugram, entered into a contract dated 15 January 2026 with Mr. Rohan Malhotra, proprietor of Malhotra Interiors, Panipat, for the supply of customized furniture worth Rs.18,50,000.
As per the agreement, 50% advance was paid on 20 January 2026, and the remaining amount was to be paid within 15 days of delivery. The goods were delivered on 10 February 2026, and were duly accepted without any objection.
However, despite repeated reminders and a legal notice dated 5 March 2026, Mr. Malhotra failed to pay the balance Rs. 9,25,000. He has also avoided communication and allegedly started selling the furniture to third parties.
The plaintiff claims that the defendant has deliberately breached the contract and is liable to pay the outstanding amount along with interest and damages.
Task: Draft a plaint on behalf of M/s Arora Furnishings Pvt. Ltd. before the appropriate civil court.

Criminal Matter Drafting

Proposition:
An FIR dated 12 March 2026 was registered at Sector 29 Police Station, Gurugram, under Sections 406 and 420 IPC against Ms. Kavya Bansal, a financial consultant.
The complainant, Mr. Aman Khurana, alleged that Ms. Bansal induced him to invest Rs. 25,00,000 in a fake real estate scheme promising high returns. It is alleged that the accused misappropriated the funds and failed to return the money.
Ms. Bansal contends that the transaction was purely civil in nature, arising out of a failed investment, and that she has already returned Rs. 10,00,000. She was arrested on 20 March 2026 and has been in judicial custody since then.
She has no prior criminal record and undertakes to cooperate with the investigation.
Task: Draft a regular bail application on behalf of Ms. Kavya Bansal before the competent court.

Constitutional Matter Drafting

Proposition:
Mr. Aditya Verma, a final-year law student at National Law University, Delhi, was debarred from appearing in his final semester examinations by the university administration on 25 February 2026, citing shortage of attendance.
Mr. Verma contends that his attendance shortage was due to his participation in a national moot court competition and medical emergencies, for which prior intimation and documents were submitted.
Despite submitting representations on 28 February 2026 and 5 March 2026, the university authorities rejected his request without granting him a hearing.
He claims that the action of the university is arbitrary, violative of principles of natural justice, and infringes his fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution.
Task: Draft a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution before the High Court seeking appropriate reliefs.
4. Matrimonial Matter Drafting
Proposition:
Mrs. Neha Sharma and Mr. Vikram Sharma were married on 12 December 2021 in Delhi as per Hindu rites and ceremonies. After marriage, they resided together in Faridabad.
Mrs. Sharma alleges that soon after marriage, Mr. Sharma and his family started subjecting her to mental cruelty, including constant taunts for dowry and pressuring her to bring Rs.10,00,000 from her parents.
It is further alleged that on 18 August 2024, Mr. Sharma physically assaulted her, forcing her to leave the matrimonial home. Since then, the parties have been living separately, and no efforts of reconciliation have succeeded.
Despite several attempts and a legal notice dated 10 January 2026, Mr. Sharma has neither resumed cohabitation nor provided any maintenance.
Mrs. Sharma states that the marriage has irretrievably broken down and seeks dissolution of marriage on grounds of cruelty and desertion.
Task: Draft a divorce petition on behalf of Mrs. Neha Sharma under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

Important Dates

Last Date to Register: 18th April, 2026
Last Date for Submission: 30th April, 2026
Result Declaration: 10th May, 2026

Participation Fee
Rs 300 (Single Participation), Rs 500 (Dual Participation)
The registration fee can be transferred to Ms. Nancy Garg via Paytm or UPI or Googlepay at 8168515340.

Mode of Registration
Participants are required to fill in the google form link provided below for the purpose of registration. The screenshot of the payment for registration should be attached in the google form in order to successfully complete the registration. Once registered successfully, a confirmation email will be sent within 24 hours.
The link given below will be active till 18th April, 2026 (11:59 pm).
Registration Link – Click here

Prizes

Cash Prize of Rs 5500 to the winner, Rs 4500 to the 1st Runner Up and Rs 3500 to the 2nd Runner Up of the Competition.
Top 5 Participants: Certificate of Excellence + Online Internship Opportunity at Vidhi Parivartan + 70% discount on our services
Next 10 Participants: Certificate of Excellence + Online Internship Opportunity at Vidhi Parivartan + 50% discount on our services
E-Certificate of Participation will be given to all the participants.

Submission Guidelines

Language: English only
Format:

Font: Times New Roman
Size: 12 (Text), 14 (Headings), Line Spacing: 1.5
Word Limit: 2000–5000 words only
File Format: PDF only

Submission Mode: Email to events.vidhiparivartan@gmail.com with subject line: “NLDC 2026Submission – [Your Name]”
File Name: [Category][Your Full Name].pdf_ (e.g., pdf)
Original Work Only: Plagiarism beyond 10% will lead to disqualification
Declaration: Add a self-declaration of originality at the end of the document
Only one submission per author(s) will be accepted. Multiple or incomplete submissions will lead to disqualification.
Details of the author(s) shall be provided only in the body of the email while making the submission. Do not mention any details in the documents.

Contact for Queries
For any queries or clarifications feel free to contact:
Email ID: events.vidhiparivartan@gmail.com or contact.vidhiparivartan@gmail.com
