ABOUT THE ORGANISERS
About the Institution
National Forensic Sciences University, established in 2009 as Gujarat Forensic Sciences University and declared an Institution of National Importance and a Central University in 2020. The National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) offers around forty specialised programs as a premier hub for forensic education, research, and training. Its Delhi Campus extends this mission in the national capital, advancing interdisciplinary legal and forensic education while addressing contemporary challenges in justice administration through academic excellence and practical innovation.
School of Law, Forensic Justice & Policy Studies
The School of Law, Forensic Justice and Policy Studies is dedicated to transforming legal education by integrating forensic science with law and policymaking. It focuses on technology-driven legal studies to prepare legal professionals, policymakers and justice administrators for the complexities of today’s evolving, digital legal landscape. Its programmes blend forensic science with law to support crime prevention and fair, efficient justice, while shaping techno-legal experts who can strengthen governance, uphold the rule of law and contribute to a more just society.
DETAILS OF THE EVENT
Event Title: National Legal Hackathon, 2026.
Theme/Concept: A legal problem-solving competition where participants identify existing, real-world problems in the legal ecosystem and develop practical, implementable solutions legal startups, tech-enabled tools, service models, or process innovations. The event is execution-focused, not an abstract innovation challenge.
Organised by: School of Law, Forensic Justice & Policy Studies, National Forensic Sciences University, Delhi Campus.
COMPETITION STRUCTURE
- Stage 1 — Online Submission: Structured business idea / legal startup proposal, submitted in PDF format.
- Stage 2 — Shortlisting: Approximately 20 teams shortlisted from all submissions.
- Stage 3 — Preliminary Round (Offline, 16 October 2026): All shortlisted teams present their solutions on campus.
- Stage 4 — Final Round (17 October 2026): Top 5 teams compete for the final placements.
WORKSHOP COMPONENT
A complimentary and optional Legal Startup Workshop will be conducted on Day 1 (16 October 2026), led by Dr. Kalpesh Sarwal.
ELIGIBILITY
- Open to students from any discipline — law, technology, management, or others.
- Interdisciplinary teams are welcome and encouraged.
- Team composition: 2 to 4 members per team.
- Teams may consist of students from the same college or from different colleges.
- The proposed idea or solution must directly relate to and address a real problem within the legal field, relevant to lawyers, the judiciary, law students, or legal processes.
Mode
Online Submission Round + Offline (On-Campus) Rounds.
Venue
National Forensic Sciences University, Delhi Campus, Outer Ring Rd, near Jaipur Golden Hospital, Institutional Area, Rohini, Delhi, 110085.
Registration Form
https://forms.gle/iZdACfNqULXf1Rqi8
Submission of Proposal: Teams must submit a structured PDF containing their business idea / legal startup proposal by the deadline below.
DEADLINES
- Last Date for Registration: 24 September 2026.
- Last Date for Submission: 26 September 2026.
- Announcement of Shortlisted Teams: 01 October 2026.
- Preliminary Round (Offline): 16 October 2026.
- Final Round: 17 October 2026.
FEE DETAILS
The Registration Fee for Hackathon is ₹2,500 (without accommodation.)
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PRIZES AND AWARDS
- WINNER – Cash Prize of Rs. 30,000/- + (Memento & Certificate of Merit)
- First RUNNER UP – Cash Prize of Rs. 20,000/- + (Memento & Certificate of Merit)
CONTACT INFORMATION
- Pranav Ahuja (Convenor) – +91 9312508454
- Venketesh Jain (Co-Convenor) – +91 9953498791
For More Info – BROCHURE – NATIONAL LEGAL HACKATHON
Brochure, Rulebook and Other Details: Drive Link
