JGLS Team Wins South Asia Round FDI International Arbitration Moot 2026

• A cross-institutional team from JGLS, NLSIU, and DSNLU won the South Asia rounds of the FDI International Arbitration Moot 2026.
• The winning team consisted of Shravya Nargotra, Abhinandan Adhikari, Rishank Mehrotra, Vinayak Kedia, and Shalini Kottapalli.
• The top 10 teams have qualified for the Global Rounds in Shenzhen, China, from October 23 to 27, 2026.
• The event brought together 38 teams from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

A team of five students from Jindal Global Law School (JGLS), National Law School University of India (NLSIU), and Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) emerged victorious in the South Asia rounds.

The Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) International Arbitration Moot, 2026, brought together the brightest law students from across South Asia for a thrilling competition. From July 30 to August 2, 38 teams from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka converged at Lloyd Law College in Greater Noida. The event was a testament to the growing interest in international arbitration among Indian law schools, with many institutions sending their top talent to compete.

A team of five students from Jindal Global Law School (JGLS), National Law School University of India (NLSIU), and Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) emerged victorious in the South Asia rounds. The team consisted of Shravya Nargotra, Abhinandan Adhikari, Rishank Mehrotra, Vinayak Kedia, and Shalini Kottapalli. Their impressive performance has earned them a spot among the top 10 teams qualifying for the Global Rounds in Shenzhen, China.

The final round of the competition saw the winning team go head-to-head against Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Nava Raipur. The arbitral tribunal, comprising Justice Tejas Karia of the Delhi High Court and other esteemed members, was impressed by the teams' arguments. This high-stakes competition not only tested the students' knowledge but also their ability to think on their feet.

As the winning team prepares for the Global Rounds in Shenzhen, China, from October 23 to 27, they will be joined by nine other teams from South Asia. This prestigious event is a platform for law students to showcase their expertise in international arbitration and gain valuable experience. The growing interest in this field among Indian law schools may signal an increase in demand for lawyers with expertise in international arbitration.

This win may signal a growing interest in international arbitration among Indian law schools, which could lead to an increase in demand for lawyers with expertise in this area.

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