“Justice is not a destination but a journey shaped by courage, compassion, and the conviction to do what is right.”
The Vijay Sondhi Memorial Legal Writing Championship honors the enduring legacy of Late Shri Vijay K. Sondhi by nurturing excellence in legal research and drafting among young advocates and law students.
The Championship seeks to encourage analytical thinking, clarity of expression, and depth of legal reasoning - qualities that form the cornerstone of the legal profession.
Beyond recognizing academic excellence, the Championship offers financial support to deserving participants, fostering their growth and enabling Vijay’s commitment to mentorship and empowerment.
This initiative aspires to build a community of young legal minds committed to intellectual rigor, ethical practice, and the advancement of justice, in Vijay’s loving memory.
Congratulations to our winners!
We are delighted to share the results of our November article writing competition. We received many thoughtful entries, and choosing the winners was no easy task. Thank you to everyone who contributed their time, ideas and passion.
Under the category of Advocates
1st Place: Upasana Mohanty
2nd Place: Chiraayu Trehan
3rd Place Shivani Samanta
Under the category of Students
1st Place: Rudraksha Singh Sisodia
2nd Place: Prateek Sharma
3rd Place: Megha Singh
A Big Thank You to All Participants
Your entries made this contest a success. We were deeply impressed by the quality, insight, and creativity displayed by all participants.
Even if your name doesn’t appear above, we encourage you to continue writing — your voice matters. We look forward to reading more from you in future competitions.
What’s Next
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We will soon reach out to the winners individually with details on prize money.
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Keep an eye on our website for the upcoming topic of December, 2025.
Current Topic
Eradicating Child Malnutrition: Best Implementation Practices/ suggestions , Legal Provisions and Judicial Precedents
Deadline
Advocates & law students can participate by submitting their articles directly through the form below. Please carefully review the Championship's guidelines prior to submitting your entry.
Results to be announced on
Advocates & law students can participate by submitting their articles directly through the form below. Please carefully review the Championship's guidelines prior to submitting your entry.
Submitting the article
Advocates & law students can participate by submitting their articles directly through the form below. Please carefully review the Championship's guidelines prior to submitting your entry.
Rewards for Winners
Outstanding participants will receive the following cash prizes as a token of recognition for their efforts
Advocates
1st Place: ₹25,000
2nd Place: ₹15,000
3rd Place: ₹5,000
Law Students (4th and 5th year)
1st Place: ₹5,100
2nd Place: ₹4,100
3rd Place: ₹3,100
General Information
Entry Categories
Each month features a single topic with two participation categories:
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Advocates with less than 5 years of experience
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4th & 5th year law students
Ranking Process
The editorial board will shortlist the best papers in each category.
Submitting the article
Advocates & law students can participate by submitting their articles directly through the form below or via email at info@vijaysondhifoundation.com.
Please carefully review the Championship guidelines prior to submitting your entry.
Rules of the Championship
Eligibility
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Advocates with less than 5 years of experience
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4th & 5th-year law students
Verification process
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Practicing advocates must provide their enrollment details
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Law students must attach a valid university-issued student ID card
Word Limit
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Maximum 2,000 words
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Include an synopsis under 200 words summarizing the scope and conclusions
Timelines
Topic announcement
The topic for each month shall be formally announced on the 15th day of every month through the official communication channels.
Submission
Participants are required to submit their articles on or before the 28th day of the respective month.
Declaration of results
The results of the Championship shall be declared on the 9th day of the succeeding month.
Formatting
Font
Times New Roman, Size 14, 1.5 spacing
Citations
Only judgments from Supreme Court and High Courts, with proper citations and reference to relevant paragraphs. References can be in-text or in footnotes.
