Upcoming Event • Education
Online Debate Competition 2026
"Judicial Independence in India: Reality or Constitutional Ideal?"
A platform for young thinkers and debaters to express, argue and articulate on critical constitutional topics.
About the Debate
Argue. Articulate. Inspire.
The Olympian Laxmikant Pandey Trust is proud to organize the Online Debate Competition 2026 — a platform for students, academics and young thinkers to engage with the most pressing constitutional question of our time.
Topic
"Judicial Independence in India: Reality or Constitutional Ideal?"
Schedule
Preliminary Round
24 – 25th Nov 2026
Final Round
26th November 2026
Total Prize Pool
₹ 5,000+
🥇 1st Prize₹2,000 + Certificate
🥈 2nd Prize₹1,000 + Certificate
🥉 3rd Prize₹500 + Certificate
4th Prize₹250 + Certificate
5th Prize₹150 + Certificate
6th – 10th₹100 Each + Certificate
11th – 20th₹50 Each + Certificate
21st – 30th₹25 Each + Certificate
Registration
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Fee:
₹ 49 Only
Register Here Download Brochure
Full details and registration info in the brochure.
Contact for Queries
9336338304 / 7007607701
olympianlaxmikantpandeytrust@gmail.com
Rules of the Debate Competition
Participant Slots
- Participants will be divided into slots of 25 participants each.
- The slot and meeting of each participant will be decided by the Organising Committee.
Qualification for Finals
- 2 participants from each preliminary meeting will qualify for the Final Round.
- Therefore, a total of 20 participants will qualify.
Final Round
- The Final Round will be conducted on 26 November, in which the 20 qualified participants will compete for the final rankings.
Judging Criteria
Participants will be evaluated on the basis of:
- Quality of arguments
- Subject knowledge
- Logical reasoning
- Clarity of presentation
- Rebuttal ability
- Response to the judge's questions
- Overall confidence
Speaking Order
- The speaking order will be determined by the Organising Committee and/or the judges.
