2nd Chaudhary Mahadeo Prasad National Essay Writing Competition 2026 | Prizes Worth ₹22,500The Department of Law, B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Course, C.M.P. Degree College, Prayagraj, a constituent college of the University of Allahabad, is organizing the 2nd Chaudhary Mahadeo Prasad National Essay Writing Competition 2026. The competition aims to encourage critical legal scholarship on contemporary criminal justice issues and provide students and researchers with a national platform to present original and analytical perspectives on recent legal developments.Theme“Criminal Justice in Transition: Law, Rights, and Justice in Contemporary India”The competition focuses on contemporary developments in India’s criminal justice system, particularly the implications of:Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)Participants are expected to develop original and well-reasoned arguments supported by legal principles, judicial precedents, constitutional values, and contemporary developments.Suggested Areas of DiscussionParticipants may write on topics including:Critical Evaluation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023Speedy Justice under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023Changing Dimensions of Evidence Law under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023Constitutional Rights and Criminal JusticeBail, Personal Liberty and Presumption of InnocenceVictims’ Rights and Access to JusticeWomen and Children in the Criminal Justice SystemCybercrime, Artificial Intelligence and DeepfakesOrganized Crime and TerrorismCriminalisation of Dissent and Free SpeechDeath Penalty and Sentencing PolicyPrison Reforms and Rights of Undertrial PrisonersDigital and Forensic EvidenceCommunity Service and Restorative JusticePolice Accountability and Criminal Justice ReformsMedia Trials and Fair Trial RightsMob Justice and VigilantismJuvenile JusticeGender, Sexuality and Criminal LawComparative Criminal Justice ReformsEligibilityThe competition is open to:B.A. LL.B., B.B.A. LL.B., B.Com. LL.B. studentsLL.B. and LL.M. studentsPh.D. Research Scholars (Regular Mode)Participants must be enrolled in recognized universities or institutions in India.Co-authorship of up to two authors is permitted.Submission GuidelinesEssay Length: 2,500–3,000 wordsWord limit includes footnotes but excludes bibliography.Citation Style: Indian Law Institute (ILI) Citation FormatEssays must contain a clear research question, analytical discussion, and conclusion.Submissions must be original and unpublished.Maximum plagiarism permitted: 10%Maximum AI-generated content permitted: 15%Authors must submit a declaration of originality.PrizesFirst Prize₹10,000Certificate of MeritTrophySecond Prize₹7,500Certificate of MeritTrophyThird Prize₹5,000Certificate of MeritTrophyAll eligible participants will receive a Certificate of Participation.Registration FeeIndividual Participation: ₹400Co-authored Submission: ₹700 (maximum two authors)Important DatesLast Date for Essay Submission: 16 November 2026Final Presentation Round: 28 November 2026Mode of Final Presentation: OfflineVenueC.M.P. Degree CollegePrayagraj, Uttar PradeshTravel & AccommodationNo TA/DA will be provided.Accommodation may be arranged upon request for outstation participants attending the final presentation round.Submission ProcessParticipants must:Complete the online registration process.Submit their essay in MS Word format.Email the final submission on or before the deadline.REGISTRATION LINK Submission Email: secondcmpessay2026@gmail.comContact DetailsFor queries regarding the competition: secondcmpessay2026@gmail.comThe competition presents an excellent opportunity for law students and research scholars to engage with India’s evolving criminal justice framework, contribute to contemporary legal discourse, and compete for attractive prizes and academic recognition...Disclaimer:Any content on this website (i.e www.lawof.in)is solely for information purpose. It does not constitute formal recommendation or any professional advice. Due care has been taken in posting information, the existence of omissions herein is not ruled out. Neither the author nor lawof.in accepts any liabilities for any loss or damage of any kind arising out of any inaccurate or incomplete information on this website nor for any actions taken in reliance thereon. No part of posts on this website should be distributed or copied (except for non-commercial use, personal) without express written permission of lawof.in if there is any question or query then please mail on lawof.in@gmail.com..#EssayWritingCompetition #CriminalJustice #LegalResearch #LawStudents #BharatiyaNyayaSanhita #CriminalLaw #LegalWriting #UniversityOfAllahabadThe post National Essay Writing Competition | Prizes Worth ₹22500 | C.M.P. Degree College | Prayagraj | Submit by 16 November 2026 appeared first on LawOF.