Jindal Global Law School Students Triumph at National Antitrust Moot Court Competition 2026

Sonipat, November 14 (Daily Kiran) : Students Suhani Rastogi, Stuti Bhardwaj, and Pihu Jain from Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) have claimed victory at the 2026 National Antitrust Moot Court Competition. The event took place in Sonipat, where 78 teams from law colleges across the country competed.

Participants faced complex legal questions related to competition law in the digital economy. C. Raj Kumar, the founding Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University, congratulated the winners, emphasizing that true legal education is tested when students confront questions without clear answers.

He praised Suhani, Stuti, and Pihu for their ability to interpret the law and understand the underlying policy aspects while effectively defending their arguments in the context of a rapidly evolving digital landscape. This national win reflects the students’ intellectual independence, rigorous study, and exceptional decision-making skills.

Deepika Jain, a professor and Executive Dean at JGLS, highlighted that outstanding performance in moot court competitions requires extensive study, review of legal precedents, refinement of written submissions, and preparation for challenging questions. She acknowledged the guidance provided by faculty and mentors while stressing the importance of students developing their unique identities and argumentative skills.

The competition was organized by the Moot Court Association and the Center for Competition Law and Policy at Maharashtra National Law University, in collaboration with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and Phoenix Legal. The event began with a memorial selection round, leading to 32 teams advancing to the preliminary rounds. JGLS reached the finals after a successful semi-final round.

Participants were tasked with interpreting statutory provisions related to competition law, analyzing the underlying policy aspects, and presenting arguments on the challenges of applying the law in digital markets. Judges for the final round included Neha Raj Kochar, Director (Law) at the CCI, Kunal Mehra, Senior Partner at Phoenix Legal, and Akshay Nanda, Partner at Saraf and Partners.

The winning team received a championship trophy, a cash prize of ₹50,000, and an internship opportunity at Phoenix Legal. Additionally, each member was awarded a one-year subscription to SCC Online.

Notably, Jindal Global Law School has been ranked as India’s top law institution for the seventh consecutive year in the QS World University Rankings 2026, placing 35th globally. The university’s legal education model integrates the study of Indian, international, and comparative law with practical training. Various academic collaborations, exchange programs, and research partnerships provide students access to expertise and knowledge from world-class institutions.

Moot court activities are a crucial part of this educational approach, allowing students to learn how to prepare cases based on laws and judicial precedents, tailor their arguments to judges’ questions, and understand legal boundaries. These skills play a vital role in their future professional legal careers.

O.P. Jindal Global University promotes such educational frameworks through initiatives like the Justice Prakash Padia Moot Court, recognized as the world’s largest moot court, and the Honest International Mooting Academy, which focuses on advocacy, negotiation, dispute resolution, mediation, and problem-solving.

Moot courts and the academy provide an environment for students to practice advocacy in courtrooms and develop skills for resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation, and other processes.