3rd Case Analysis Competition, 2026 | Organized by Environmental Law Society (ELS), Faculty of Law, Integral University, Lucknow | Register by 20th March, 2026
March 20, 2026
March 20, 2026
Integral University, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, was established by the State Government under Act No. 9 of 2004. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Sections 2(f) and 12B of the UGC Act, 1956, and accredited with an A+ Grade by NAAC.
The University is approved by several national regulatory bodies including the Medical Council of India, Pharmacy Council of India, Indian Nursing Council, Council of Architecture, Bar Council of India, National Council for Teacher Education, and others. It is also recognized as a Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO) by the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.
The University focuses on value-based education, innovation, national integration, and global understanding, nurturing students to contribute meaningfully to society.
The Faculty of Law at Integral University offers:
B.A. LL.B.
B.B.A. LL.B. (Integrated 5 years)
LL.B. (3 years)
LL.M. (1 & 2 years)
Ph.D. Programs
The Faculty has earned recognition in 2023 academic rankings:
IIRF: Ranked 4th in Uttar Pradesh and 38th nationwide
India Today (MDRA): All-India Rank 48
The Week (Powered by Hansa): All-India Rank 37
The Faculty is committed to academic excellence, legal scholarship, and innovative legal education.
The Environmental Law Society (ELS) is a student-led organization dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and environmental legal scholarship.
ELS organizes:
Workshops and seminars on climate policy, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development
Field engagement activities including plantation drives, field surveys, and environmental audits
The society aims to empower future legal professionals to advocate for environmental protection and sustainable development.
The 3rd Case Analysis Competition, 2026 is a national-level academic writing competition focusing on environmental law.
The competition provides students with an opportunity to:
Apply theoretical legal concepts to real-world legal challenges
Develop analytical reasoning and legal research skills
Enhance legal writing proficiency
Engage with landmark environmental law cases
Participants are required to prepare a case analysis on one of the prescribed environmental law cases:
M.C. Mehta vs Union of India & Others, 1988 AIR 1115
A.P. Pollution Control Board v. Prof. M.V. Nayudu, 1999 (2) SCC 718
State of Meghalaya v. All Dimasa Students Union, 2019 (8) SCC 177
Hanuman Laxman Aroskar v. Union of India, AIR Online 2019 SC 318
Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action v. Union of India, 1996 AIR 1446
The competition aligns with global sustainable development goals and strengthens environmental legal awareness.
Open to undergraduate and postgraduate law students
Participants must be enrolled in a recognized institution or university across India
Single authorship permitted
Co-authorship allowed (maximum two authors per entry)
Only one submission per participant
Online / Virtual Mode (India)
No hard copy submission required
All submissions must be made via Google Form
India (Virtual / Online Event)
Register through the official Google Form
Attach screenshot of payment for successful registration
Registration Link:
https://forms.gle/DY48vGKtuogPVMKb9
Submit manuscript in Microsoft Word format (.doc/.docx)
Language: English
Word Limit: 2000–3000 words (including citations)
Formatting:
Times New Roman, Font Size 12
1.5 line spacing
Footnotes: Font Size 10, single spacing
1-inch margins
ILI rules of footnoting
Cover page with participant details required
Main manuscript must not contain identifying information
Plagiarism beyond 15% leads to disqualification
Verified student ID or bona fide certificate must be submitted
Submission Link:
https://forms.gle/MVQY38gh2nNSDQD17
Single Author: ₹150
Co-Author: ₹200
UPI ID: abdussameefaridi@oksbi
Account No.: 42383246231
IFSC: SBIN0009916
Account Holder Name: Abdus Samee Faridi
A payment screenshot must be attached in the registration form.
Winner: Cash Prize + Trophy + Physical Certificate of Achievement
1st Runner-Up: Cash Prize + Trophy + Physical Certificate of Achievement
2nd Runner-Up: Cash Prize + Trophy + Physical Certificate of Achievement
4th & 5th Position Holders: Physical Certificate of Achievement
E-Certificate: Provided to all participants
Registration Starts: 3rd February, 2026
Registration Ends: 20th March, 2026
Submission Deadline: 5th April, 2026
Announcement of Results: 15th April, 2026
Hassan Sarwar (Convener): +91 96700 09142
Khubaib Rehman (Convener): +91 88817 45668
Mariya Firdaus (Secretary): +91 63882 35567
Abdus Samee Faridi (Treasurer): +91 63882 35567
Email: els.facultyoflaw.iul@gmail.com
Website: www.elsintegraluniversity.wordpress.com
Instagram: @environmentallawsociety_iul
Google Drive Brochure Link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1A7IGNMZfJfhp7GuqlrTbN79dWneXCvYW