SACJ Criminal Law Annual Essay Writing Competition

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SACJ Essay Writing Competition 2025

The Society for Advancement of Criminal Justice (SACJ) is pleased to announce the annual Essay Writing Competition, its flagship initiative aimed at promoting scholarly engagement with contemporary issues in criminal law. The competition is open to law students and researchers across India and seeks to encourage critical analysis, informed debate, and original contributions to the discipline.

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For the 2025 edition, participants are invited to submit essays on any of the following themes:

• Women-centric laws: A Modern Tool for Gender Injustice?

• The New Criminal Laws: Navigating the Modern Lanes of Organised Crime

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Eligibility: Students/Research Scholars enrolled in any UG/PG/PhD course in any Indian University. 

Word Limit: 3000 words 

Last date of registration: 5th October, 2025 

Last date of submissions: 20th October, 2025 

Announcement of Results: 15th November, 2025

Registration Fees: Single Authorship - ₹300, Co-Authorship (up to 2 authors) - ₹500

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The detailed submission guidelines for the competition can be found here.  All participants must register themselves through this link.  

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Successful submissions will be recognised through cash prizes, certificates of merit and participation, and the opportunity for publication on the SACJ Criminal Law Blog. Through this initiative, SACJ continues its commitment to advancing rigorous scholarship and fostering academic discourse in the field of criminal justice.

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🔗 View the official LinkedIn announcement here: SACJ National Essay Writing Competition 2025

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Best regards,

Registration link: https://forms.gle/kcpyABFEoFdQ8bW27