4th MAIMS Mock Trial Competition 2025 | Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management [Cash Prize upto Rs 95k]

Department of Laws, Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management, is organizing its 4th MAIMS Mock Trial Competition 2025, scheduled to be held from 21st September 2025 to 23rd September 2025, and from 10th October 2025 to 11th October 2025.

About the Organiser

MAIMS was established in 2003 by the Maharaja Agrasen Technical Education Society. The Institute has attained a distinct position in running BBA, B.Com(H), BA (H) Eco., BA JMC, BA LL.B (Integrated), and BBA LL.B (Integrated), LLM [IPR (2022), Corporate Law and ADR (2023)] programmes affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi.

About the Competition

MAIMS 4th Mock Trial Competition, 2025, aims to provide a platform for students across India to showcase and nurture their research skills by competing in a professional and challenging environment. The 4th Mock Trial Competition, with its theme – ‘The Ethics of Online Comedy Content’ aims to explore where we draw the line between fun and harm in online comedy. In today’s digital world, comedy spreads fast — but so can hate, stereotypes, and misinformation. Through this theme, we want to encourage thoughtful conversations about how comedians and content creators can be both funny and responsible. It’s about understanding how jokes impact people, respecting boundaries, and promoting a kind of humor that doesn’t come at the cost of someone’s dignity.

Theme of the Competition

The competition will revolve around a thought-provoking theme: The Ethics of Online Comedy Content. Online Comedy and Unregulated Platforms: Freedom of Expression vs. Community Sensibilities.

Eligibility

• Participation is restricted to bona fide undergraduate students of the 5-year B.A. LL.B. and 3 years LL.B. programme of any University/College/Institution (recognised by the Bar Council of India).
• Only one team is permitted to participate from each participating Institution/University.
• Each team shall consist of three members. However, with the prior permission of the organisers, a two-member team shall also be eligible to participate. A team shall require a minimum of two Speakers as a mandatory prerequisite. A three and/or two-member team shall include one separate or either Speaker, as the Researcher, respectively.
• Each team would be provided with two Witnesses, 45 minutes before the Rounds

Location

Department of Law, Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies, Sector - 22, Rohini, New Delhi – 110086

Registration Fee

The participating teams are required to pay Rs. 5000/- as Registration Fees. Additional Charge for accommodation will be Rs. 3500/- for Qualifying Teams for the Offline Rounds (Optional- To be paid when the team requires accommodation through the Organizers).

Witness Registration Fee: INR 199.

Last Date for Payment of Registration Fee is 15th August, 2025 [23:59 IST]

Payment Details

For NEFT/IMPS Transfer

• Account Holder's Name: MAIMS Cultural Society (MACS)
• Bank Name: Union Bank Of India
• Account Number: 604202010000826
• IFSC Code: UBIN0560421
• Branch: Sector 22, Rohini, New Delhi 110086

Participants must upload a screenshot of the UTR/Reference Number of payment along with the registration form to confirm their entry.

Note: All payments are non-refundable.

Registration Procedure

• The teams/witnesses have to choose a primary contact person while filling out the Registration Form.
• All communications concerning the Competition shall be sent by email to the nominated contact person.
• The nominated contact person shall be responsible for conveying all information to the team/witness.
• As per the rules, each team/witness shall be allotted a unique Team/Witness Code for the competition, upon completion of their registration.
• Each team/witness must use the Team/Witness Code for further communication with the organizers during the course of the competition.
• All team members/witnesses shall refrain from identifying or disclosing their law school/college/university at any time and in any manner, including but not limited to wearing any identifying items (such as college clothing, ties, patches or pins) or carrying identifying material (such as books with a college logo or seal, etc.).
• Such disclosure shall invite penalties, including disqualification. The decision for the same shall be at the discretion of the Organizers.
• Any change in the team composition/witnesses must be intimated to the Organizers at the earliest through an email to [[email protected]]. Such change must be accompanied by a freshly filled Registration Form.

Prizes

• Best Team: Cash Prize of Rs. 50,000 [Rupees Fifty Thousand Only] + Certificate of Merit.
• Runner Up: Cash Prize of Rs. 25,000 [Rupees Twenty-Five Thousand Only] + Certificate of Merit.
• Best Speaker: Cash Prize of Rs. 5,000 [Rupees Five Thousand Only] + Certificate of Merit.
• Best Researcher: Cash Prize of Rs. 5,000 [Rupees Five Thousand Only] + Certificate of Merit.
• Best Memorial: Cash Prize of Rs. 5,000 [Rupees Five Thousand Only] + Certificate of Merit.
• Best Witness: Cash Prize of Rs. 5,000 [Rupees Five Thousand Only] + Certificate of Merit.

Note: A two-member team shall not be eligible to appear for the Researcher’s Test and subsequently for the prize of Best Researcher. Only a three-member team shall be eligible to avail of the same.

Registration Forms

• Team Registration Form- [Click here to Register]
• Witness Registration Form: [Click here to Register]

Important Links

• Rulebook: [Click here to view]
• Mock Proposition: [Click here to view]
• Brochure: [Click here to view]
• Sample Memorials: [Click here to view]

Important Dates

• Last date of Seeking Clarifications: 31st July 2025
• Publication of Clarification: 1st August 2025
• Last date of Registration: 15th August 2025
• Last date of Payment of Registration Fees: 15th August 2025
• Last date of Memorial Submission: 31st August 2025
• Inauguration of the Competition: 21st September 2025
• Researcher’s Test: 22nd September 2025
• Preliminary Round: 22nd September 2025
• Quarter Final Round: 23rd September 2025
• Semi-Final Round: 10th October 2025
• Final/Valedictory Ceremony: 11th October 2025

Contact

Email: [email protected].

For any queries, feel free to contact the organizing team.

Student Convenors

• Lishima Sehgal: +91 83685 88141
• Kirtikey Sharma: +91 98705 72833

Dr. Mukesh Kalwani [Faculty Convenor]:+91 92507 00634

Ms. Akanksha Tagra [PR and Sponsorship Head]: +91 8595450760