“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.
Current Topic
The Present Law on Pre-Institution Mediation
Scope, Efficacy, and the Test to Determine Urgency for Exemption under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act
Deadline
30th November, 2025
Results to be announced on
9th December, 2026
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 25th 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.
