Event Summary

The 2nd PJ&RI National Virtual Moot Court Competition 2026 on Cyber Law was successfully held on 6,7 and 8 March, 2026, bringing together talented young legal minds from across Pakistan to demonstrate their advocacy skills and understanding of cyber law. The competition provided a platform for students to engage with complex legal issues surrounding cyber crimes, constitutional rights, and digital legislation.

Competition Overview:

  • Total Teams Participated: 34
  • Memorials Submitted: 19
  • Oral Rounds Conducted: 18
  • Awards Presented: 5

Award Winners:

First Position - Winners Trophy (Champions of Justice)

Team: MOOT26-00022 - Team Pakistan

  • Omama Zeb Khattak - Speaker 2
  • Ayesha Irum - Team Leader | Speaker 1
  • Eesha Farid Khan - Researcher

Second Position - Silver Medalists (Runner Up Team)

Team: MOOT26-00048 - Cipher Counsel

  • Komal Naseer - Speaker 2
  • Eshaal Nadeem - Team Leader | Speaker 1
  • Faisal Rehman - Researcher

Third Position - Bronze Medalists (Second Runner Up)

Team: MOOT26-00044 - Litigation Leader

  • Maryam Noor - Speaker 2
  • Syed Shah Faisal - Team Leader | Speaker 1
  • Bibi Shakeela - Researcher

Best Memorial (Excellence in Legal Research and Writing)

Team: MOOT26-00046 - Hajani Lashari

  • Anzalna Zehra - Speaker 2
  • Abiha Patoli - Researcher
  • Institute of Law, University of Sindh, Hyderabad
  • Awarded for Outstanding Legal Research, Structure and Argumentation

Best Speakers (Outstanding Oral Advocacy Skills)

First Best Speaker:

Fatika Umar - MOOT26-00023 (Kings Law College Team) - Speaker 1 (Leader)

Second Best Speakers (Tie):
  • Saba Achakzai - MOOT26-00013 (Verdict Visionaries) - Speaker 1 (Leader)
  • Tayyaba Durrani - MOOT26-00015 (Justice League) - Speaker 1 (Leader)

Key Takeaways:

The competition successfully achieved its objective of promoting legal learning, critical thinking, and professional growth among law students. Participants demonstrated excellent advocacy skills and a strong understanding of cyber law, engaging with complex legal questions at the intersection of digital crimes, constitutional rights, and national security. The event provided a valuable platform for students to develop their research, writing, and oral advocacy abilities while networking with peers from across the country.