29ᵗʰ H.M. Seervai Essay Competition in Constitutional Law

The prestigious 29ᵗʰ 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.

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🏛️ 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 .

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🧠 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?”

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🎓 Eligibility

• 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

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📄 Submission Guidelines

• Essay must be:
  • Original and unpublished
  • Single-authored
  • Written in English
• Must include:
  • Bonafide certificate signed by Registrar / VC / appropriate authority
  • Must pass anti-plagiarism checks

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📝 Formatting Requirements

• Font: Times New Roman
• Size: 12
• Spacing: Double-spaced
• Paper: A4
• Citation Style: OSCOLA

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📏 Word Limit

• 7,000 – 10,000 words (including footnotes)

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📅 Deadline

• 30 May 2026

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🏆 Recognition

• 🥇 H.M. Seervai Gold Medal
• 📰 Publication in the National Law School Journal

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📧 Submission & Queries

• Submit via official submission link (as provided by NLSIU)
• Queries: hmse@nls.ac.in

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