1st National Article Writing Competition
on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)
Coupled with Specialized Online Workshop
August 2025 | 1st Edition
About the Competition
The 1st National Article Writing Competition on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), organized by CTRCR at MNLU Mumbai, aims to foster in-depth research and critical thinking on insolvency law. It offers students a platform to enhance their analytical and writing skills, propose innovative legal solutions, and engage with practical challenges in IBC.
The competition bridges academia and practice through a workshop and internship opportunities, while recognizing and rewarding emerging talent in this dynamic field. Participants are encouraged to explore evolving jurisprudence, address systemic gaps, and contribute original perspectives that could inform future legal and policy reforms.
With a focus on academic rigour and practical relevance, the competition aspires to shape a new generation of insolvency law experts.
Online Workshop
Date: 10th August 2025
An exclusive online workshop on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code will accompany the article writing competition, offering participants in-depth insights into key provisions, recent amendments, landmark judgments, and practical aspects of the IBC.
Led by eminent legal practitioners, academics, and insolvency professionals, the workshop will provide valuable theoretical and practical perspectives. Both students and legal professionals are eligible to participate in the workshop.
Note: Participants in the Competition need not pay the registration fees for the Online Workshop.
Competition Document
Registration Details
Article Writing Competition
Eligibility: Open to all students currently pursuing undergraduate law degrees from any recognised university/college in India
Last Date of Registration: 20th July 2025
Article Submission Deadline: 31st July 2025
Online Workshop
Date: 10th August 2025
Last Date of Registration: 5th August 2025
Registration Fee: INR 200 (Free for competition participants)
Note: All deadlines are at 11:59 PM IST on the respective dates. No registrations will be accepted after the deadline.
Competition Themes
Interfacing the IBC with Sectoral Laws
Harmonizing Legal Regimes like RERA, PMLA, Competition Act and other statutes for Effective Insolvency Resolution
Resolving the Dilemma of Dissent
Rethinking the Treatment of dissenting Creditors in Indian Insolvency Law
Enhancing CIRP Transparency and Professional Integrity
India's New IBBI Amendments of 2025
Recalibrating Insolvency Norms
The Interface Between the Aircraft Objects Act, 2025 and the IBC
Commercial Wisdom vs. Judicial Review
Defining Boundaries under the IBC
From Full Entity to Asset-Wise Resolution
A New Phase in IBC Implementation
Awards & Recognition
Top 5 Submissions
Will be published in the Journal on Corporate Law and Commercial Regulations and receive Certificates of Merit
Top 3 Submissions
Authors will receive a 4-week internship opportunity with a Law Firm
Submission Guidelines
General Requirements
- • Submit in .doc/.docx format via Google Form
- • File name should be the article title
- • Include 150-200 word abstract
- • Article length: 2500-3500 words (excluding footnotes)
- • No identifying information in article body
- • Original, unpublished work only
Formatting
- • Font: Garamond throughout
- • Title: 14pt, Bold, Centered
- • Main text: 12pt, 1.5 line spacing
- • Footnotes: 10pt, single spacing
- • Margins: 1 inch on all sides
- • Citations: Bluebook 21st Edition
Important: Plagiarism exceeding 15% will result in disqualification. AI-generated content (beyond basic grammar checks) is strictly prohibited.
Organizing Committee
Arjun Kapur
Convenor
+91 83788 98560
Suhasini Thakur
Associate Convenor
+91 75586 37950
Contact Information
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