**Executive Summary**
The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), in collaboration with the School of Law, Bennett University, organized the 3rd CTIL-Bennett International Moot Court Competition 2026 from February 6-8, 2026, in Greater Noida under the WTO Chairs Programme. The event served as an academic platform for law students to engage with international trade law and labor standards. Justice Rajesh Bindal addressed the inaugural session, and Justice Pankaj Mithal addressed the valedictory session.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Event Overview:**
* The 3rd CTIL-Bennett International Moot Court Competition 2026 was organized by CTIL, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, and the School of Law, Bennett University.
* The competition took place from February 6-8, 2026, in Greater Noida.
* **Competition Focus:**
* The competition served as an academic platform for law students.
* The moot proposition focused on alleged violations of labor standards and occupational safety obligations under a Free Trade Agreement.
* **Key Speakers & Topics:**
* Justice Rajesh Bindal emphasized constitutional values, judicial reasoning, and the role of legal institutions.
* Dr. Raj Singh discussed the role of universities in advancing policy-oriented legal education.
* The importance of WTO law moots in capacity building and strengthening international trade governance was highlighted.
* Justice Pankaj Mithal emphasized the role of legal education in strengthening justice delivery systems.
* **Valedictory Session:**
* Included announcement of results and awards.
* Recognized excellence in research, advocacy, and overall performance.
* **Overall Impact:**
* The competition reaffirmed the role of academic and policy institutions in promoting advanced study and practical engagement in international trade law and global economic governance.
**Impact Analysis**
**Law Students**
*Impact*
Increased engagement with contemporary issues in international trade law and labor standards, practical experience, and recognition for excellence.
*Action Required*
Engage with issues relating to alleged violations of labour standards and occupational safety obligations under a Free Trade Agreement.
**Academic Institutions**
*Impact*
Opportunity to showcase their students' abilities and strengthen their focus on policy-oriented legal education.
*Action Required*
Continue to advance policy-oriented legal education.
**Policy Institutions**
*Impact*
Reaffirmation of their role in promoting advanced study and practical engagement in international trade law and global economic governance.
*Action Required*
Continue to promote advanced study and practical engagement in international trade law and global economic governance.
Key Entities Referenced
WTO Chairs Programme: An initiative of the World Trade Organization, which this moot court competition was held under.
Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL): The organizing body, responsible for conducting the International Moot Court Competition.
International Moot Court Competition: The specific event organized by CTIL focusing on international trade law and labor standards.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry: Government body under whose auspices the event takes place.
Greater Noida: Location of the International Moot Court Competition.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Centre for Trade and Investment Law Organises
3rd International Moot Court Competition under
WTO Chairs Programme
Posted On: 13 FEB 2026 6:05PM by PIB Delhi
The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, in collaboration with
the School of Law, Bennett University, organised the 3rd CTIL–Bennett International Moot Court
Competition 2026 from 6–8 February 2026 at Greater Noida under the aegis of the WTO Chairs
Programme.
The three-day international moot court competition served as an academic platform for law students to
engage with contemporary issues in international trade law and labour standards. Teams from universities
across India and abroad participated in the competition. The rounds were evaluated by experts drawn from
the legal profession, academia and policy institutions.
The moot proposition focused on issues relating to alleged violations of labour standards and occupational
safety obligations under a Free Trade Agreement, following an industrial accident and subsequent
regulatory developments.
Judge, Supreme Court of India, Justice Rajesh Bindal, addressed the inaugural session and underscored
the importance of constitutional values, judicial reasoning and the role of legal institutions in upholding
the rule of law. Vice Chancellor, Bennett University, Dr. Raj Singh, spoke on the role of universities in
advancing policy-oriented legal education. Speakers also highlighted the importance of WTO law moots
in capacity building and strengthening understanding of international trade governance. Academic
publications were also released during the programme.
Judge, Supreme Court of India, Justice Pankaj Mithal, addressed the valedictory session and emphasised
the role of legal education in strengthening justice delivery systems, highlighting constitutional principles,
judicial integrity and professional responsibility. The valedictory session also included the announcement
of results and presentation of awards recognising excellence in research, advocacy and overall
performance.
The competition reaffirmed the role of academic and policy institutions in promoting advanced study and
practical engagement in international trade law and global economic governance.
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