IFAM MOOT COURT COMPETITION

1st EDITION

Where Legal Minds Clash and Champions are Forged

6th – 8th February, 2026

About The Competition

A premier appellate forum for the next generation of legal advocates.

International Forum for Advocacy and Mooting (IFAM) stands as a premier institution devoted to cultivating excellence in legal advocacy, mooting, and dispute resolution among law students across India and beyond. Serving as a nexus of legal brilliance and passionate advocacy, IFAM is committed to providing an advanced platform for law students to refine their advocacy skills, gain exposure to global legal practices, and engage with experts from the legal fraternity.

The Moot Proposition

The case concerns a copyright infringement dispute between Suraj News Network Pvt. Ltd. (SNN), a legacy newswire service, and DelabyteAI Inc., a developer of Large Language Models. The dispute arises from the alleged unauthorized use of SNN's archives to train "DelabyteGPT-Bharat" and the generation of output that resembles SNN's proprietary bulletins.

Key Issues

  • Territorial Jurisdiction & Trade Secrets
  • Copyright Infringement in AI Training
  • Derivative Works & Fair Use

Details

  • Forum: High Court of Vindhya Pradesh
  • Laws: Copyright Act, 1957; CPC, 1908

Team Size

2 - 4 Members

Mode

Virtual (Zoom/Teams)

Eligibility

Undergrad/Postgrad Law Students

Competition Timeline

Mark your calendars for these crucial dates.

Registration Closes 10th January, 2026
Last Date for Clarifications 15th January, 2026
Release of Clarifications 20th January, 2026
Memorial Submission Deadline 22nd January, 2026
Preliminary Rounds 6th February, 2026
Quarter & Semi-Final Rounds 7th February, 2026
Final Rounds 8th February, 2026

Awards & Recognition

Celebrating excellence in advocacy.

Winning Team

INR 10,000

+ Trophy + Certificate of Merit

Runners-Up

INR 7,000

+ Trophy + Certificate of Merit

First Best Speaker

INR 2,000

+ Trophy + Certificate of Merit

Second Best Speaker

INR 2,000

+ Trophy + Certificate of Merit

E-certificates of participation for all participants.

Moot Proposition & Rules

Access the complete brochure containing the detailed Moot Proposition, Rules & Regulations, and Submission Guidelines.

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Registration & Payment

Secure your spot in the competition today.

For any queries, please contact:

Mr. Bhawani Singh Rajpurohit: +91 96343 03300 / +91 7073762578

Email: [email protected]

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