The prestigious 29แตสฐ H.M. Seervai Essay Competition in Constitutional Law is announced by National Law School of India University , inviting law students across India to participate in one of the country’s most respected legal essay contests.
๐️ About the Competition
Instituted in 1997 by Senior Advocate Navroz Seervai, this competition honors the legacy of Hormasji Maneckji Seervai , one of India’s most eminent constitutional experts.
Over the years, it has become a highly regarded platform for law students , with the winning essay published in the National Law School Journal .
๐ง Essay Topic (2026)
“A Decade in the Making of the GST (Goods and Services Tax): Gateway to a Single National Market or a Challenge to Federalism?”
๐ Eligibility
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Students currently enrolled in:
- LLB
- BA LLB
- BBA LLB
- BCom LLB
- Must be studying in a recognized law school/college/university in India
- Only regular mode students are eligible
๐ Submission Guidelines
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Essay must be:
- Original and unpublished
- Single-authored
- Written in English
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Must include:
- Bonafide certificate signed by Registrar / VC / appropriate authority
- Must pass anti-plagiarism checks
๐ Formatting Requirements
- Font: Times New Roman
- Size: 12
- Spacing: Double-spaced
- Paper: A4
- Citation Style: OSCOLA
๐ Word Limit
- 7,000 – 10,000 words (including footnotes)
๐ Deadline
- 30 May 2026
๐ Recognition
- ๐ฅ H.M. Seervai Gold Medal
- ๐ฐ Publication in the National Law School Journal
๐ง Submission & Queries
- Submit via official submission link (as provided by NLSIU)
- Queries: hmse@nls.ac.in





















