Details of the Organization

The Centre for Advanced Studies in Cyber Law and Artificial Intelligence (CASCA) is a specialised academic and research centre at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, focused on advancing scholarship, policy discourse, and capacity-building in cyber law, artificial intelligence, and digital governance.

The competition is organised by CASCA, RGNUL, in collaboration with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. (SAM), one of India’s leading full-service law firms.

Details of the MUN/Debate/Competition

The RGNUL–SAM Legislation Drafting Competition, 2026 is a two-round legislative drafting competition centred on the proposed Digital India Bill.

The competition seeks to promote engagement with legislative deliberation and advanced policy advocacy in areas including:

• Cyber Law
• Artificial Intelligence
• Intermediary Liability
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Digital Governance in India

Participants will undertake a hands-on legislative drafting exercise and defend their draft legislation before an expert panel.

Eligibility

• Students from all colleges and universities
• Open to all disciplines, encouraging interdisciplinary participation

Venue

Round I: Online (submission-based evaluation) Round II (Final Round): Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab

Registration and Application Details

• The competition is conducted in two rounds:
• Round I:
  • Submissions reviewed by CASCA, RGNUL
  • Shortlisted entries forwarded to Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
  • Seven teams will be shortlisted
• Round II:
  • Shortlisted teams will be invited to the RGNUL campus
  • Teams will present and defend their draft legislation
  • Evaluation by a panel of legal luminaries and Partners at SAM
• Detailed rules, drafting format, and submission requirements are provided in the official brochure.

Awards

• The members of the top 2 teams shall be awarded with a 3-month apprenticeship/traineeship with SAM & Co. Policy Team.
•  Certificate of Merit shall be given to the Top 5 teams.
• Certificate of Participation shall be given to all Participants.

Certificates

Certificates of Participation for all participating teams

Dates to Remember

• Registration Deadline: 15 January 2026
• Submission Deadline: 5 February 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Declaration of Results (Round I): 15 February 2026
• Final Presentations & Declaration of Results (Round II): 5 March 2026

How to Register?

Google Form: https://forms.gle/8UED1uEQWc97sKnP7

Payment Link:http://https://lsacademia.in/lsa_rgnul/eventPortal/loginFrom.jsp