Call For Papers|1st NUJS National Disability Rights Article Writing Competition, 2025
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata is organising 1st NUJS National Disability Rights Article Writing Competition, 2025.
WBNUJS, established in 1999, is one of India's law universities. Renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, inclusivity, and social responsibility, WBNUJS has long championed accessibility in legal education. They have hosted several events, including the NUJS-HSF Moot, the NUJS ADR Mediation Competition, and Para-Invicta — India's only sports fest dedicated to specially-abled students.
The 1st NUJS National Disability Law Moot Court Competition is a national-level initiative focusing exclusively on the legal rights and protections of persons with disabilities (PwDs), as enshrined under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and other related instruments.
Competition Overview
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata, is pleased to announce the National Disability Rights Article Writing Competition as part of its broader commitment to legal education and discourse. This competition is an opportunity for students, researchers, and professionals to engage with contemporary issues in disability rights law and policy.
Participants are encouraged to explore themes such as the intersection of caste, gender, and disability; the legal dimensions of AI and accessibility; reasonable accommodation in digital spaces; and the global positioning of India in disability rights advocacy. The competition seeks well‑researched and original submissions that engage with disability rights under the RPwD Act, 2016, and global legal paradigms from undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral law students, as well as legal professionals. Both individual and co-authored entries (up to two authors) are permitted.
Beyond being an academic exercise, the initiative aims to foster discourse on social stigma, digital accessibility, intersectionality, and AI's role in disability laws, while amplifying underrepresented voices in the legal sphere.
Participants are sure to gain visibility, publication opportunities, and a platform to shape legal conversations around disability justice.
Why You Should Participate?
Top 3 entries to be published in reputed journals, top 10 entries to get merit certificates and participation certificates will be given to everyone
- Opportunity to publish in a reputable law journal
- Engage with emerging domains such as AI & disability law
- Network with scholars, activists, and legal professionals in the inclusive justice space
Topics & Submission Guidelines
The topics for the competition include:
- Gender and Disability Law in Global Context
- Legal Aspects of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- Prison Rights of a person defined under the PwD Act
- ADR & Access to Justice for the Specially-abled Community
- India's Role in the Global Disability Rights Discourse Intersectionality of Caste & Disability: Legal Implication in India
- India's Role in the Global Disability Rights Discourse
- Autonomy v. Centralisation: Federalism & Design of Disability Rights Policies
- AI, Disability & Law
- Case Comments on any notable judgement surrounding Rights of PwD community
Participants may delve into the sub-themes of the given themes
For formatting guidelines: Click here
All submissions to be emailed at: nationaldisabilitymoot@nujs.edu
Important Dates
- Registration closes: 15 July 2025
- Article submission deadline:22 July 2025
- Results will be announced on: 3 August 2025
Who Can Participate?
- Open to Indian law students (UG, LL.M., PhD) and Working professionals
- Individual or team submissions accepted
Participation Fees
- UG: ₹299 (single authorship) / ₹499 (double authorship)
- LL.M.: ₹449 (single authorship) / ₹649 (double authorship)
- PhD/ Working Professionals: ₹649 (single authorship) / ₹899 (double authorship)
Awards
- Top entry to be published in Journal of Indian Law & Society (JILS)
- The other two entries will also be published with due credit
- Top 3 entries to be presented in the NUJS Disability Rights Conclave
- Exciting cash prizes for winners
How to Register?
- Fill out the Google form (https://forms.gle/M92PqPjP961qcgwS7)
- Upload payment proof after paying by NEFT/UPI.
Payment details
- Name: Kinjal Das
- Bank Name: Bandhan Bank
- Branch: Ballygunge
- A/C No.: 50220033592779
- IFSC No.: BDBL0001699
Contact
- Chair: Kinjal Das (+91 75959 65675)
- Deputy Chairs: Anushka Maji (+91 86174 78308) | Saarthak Samadder (+91 94330 48880)
- Event Heads: Serena Sarkar (+91 99032 20206) | Aditya Roy Chowdhury (+91 77381 55002)
- Email: nationaldisabilitymoot@nujs.edu
For more details, refer to the JILS Style Sheet and Brochure here.