Department of Law, Presidency School of Law | 21st & 22nd November 2026 | Presidency University, Bengaluru

 

1. Scope of the Event

 

Decoding Boardroom Dynamics 2.0 is a two-day experiential learning initiative designed to provide participants with practical exposure to corporate boardroom decision-making and the transition of corporate disputes into structured proceedings before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). The event aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application by immersing participants in simulated corporate governance and dispute resolution scenarios.

 

The competition will unfold in two interconnected stages. In the first stage, participants will engage in simulated boardroom deliberations, responding to complex corporate crisis scenarios in roles such as directors, independent directors, shareholders, and other relevant stakeholders. These deliberations will require participants to evaluate corporate strategy, discharge fiduciary responsibilities, address governance concerns, and make decisions in the interests of the company and its stakeholders.

 

In the second stage, disputes arising from the boardroom decisions will transition into structured proceedings before a simulated NCLT. Participants will analyse legal issues, prepare pleadings and other relevant documents, present oral arguments, and engage with a simulated tribunal bench. The proceedings will culminate in reasoned decisions based on the facts, applicable legal principles, and arguments presented.

 

Through this integrated format, the event seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between corporate decision-making, corporate governance, insolvency, and tribunal-based dispute resolution.

 

2. Relevance of the Event to the Curriculum (Subjects)

 

The event is directly aligned with the academic curriculum relating to Corporate Law, Company Law, Corporate Governance, and Insolvency Law. While classroom instruction in these subjects primarily focuses on statutory provisions, judicial precedents, and theoretical principles, this initiative offers participants an opportunity to apply their knowledge to practical and evolving corporate law situations.

 

By requiring participants to make corporate decisions in a simulated boardroom and subsequently defend or challenge those decisions before a tribunal, the competition establishes a direct connection between corporate governance and corporate litigation. It encourages participants to appreciate the legal consequences of boardroom decisions, understand the responsibilities of corporate stakeholders, and develop the ability to apply statutory provisions and judicial principles to complex factual situations.

 

The event will also promote interdisciplinary learning by integrating legal analysis, business strategy, ethical decision-making, negotiation, and advocacy. It will therefore serve as a valuable academic exercise for students seeking to develop practical competence in corporate and insolvency law.

 

3. Topics to Be Covered

• Corporate boardroom decision-making and governance structures

• Fiduciary duties and responsibilities of directors

• Role and responsibilities of independent directors

• Corporate strategy, risk assessment, and crisis management

• Insolvency risks, corporate restructuring, and financial distress

• Related-party transactions and corporate governance disputes

• Hostile takeovers and shareholder disputes

• Legal issues arising from boardroom decisions

• NCLT proceedings, including pleadings, drafting, oral arguments, and tribunal reasoning

• Corporate insolvency and dispute resolution under applicable legal frameworks

• Advocacy, negotiation, legal research, and analytical skills

• Case compendium, competition procedure, and judging criteria

4. Objectives of the Event

 

The primary objectives of Decoding Boardroom Dynamics 2.0 are:

• To develop a practical understanding of corporate governance, boardroom procedures, and directors’ fiduciary duties.

• To familiarise participants with corporate decision-making in situations involving legal, financial, and ethical complexities.

• To train students in corporate strategy, risk assessment, and crisis management.

• To provide practical exposure to simulated NCLT proceedings, including legal research, drafting, oral advocacy, and tribunal reasoning.

• To strengthen participants’ analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• To familiarise participants with the legal and procedural dimensions of insolvency and corporate litigation.

• To encourage experiential learning and professional preparedness through interaction with practitioners and domain experts.

5. Target Participants

 

The event is primarily intended for law students from universities and institutions across India, with an anticipated participation of approximately 150 students over the two-day competition.

 

The competition will also invite external judges and experts, including advocates, company secretaries, insolvency professionals, and other practitioners specialising in corporate law, insolvency, and dispute resolution. Their involvement will facilitate objective evaluation of the simulation rounds and provide participants with valuable insights into professional practice.

 

The event will encourage participants to engage with corporate legal issues from multiple perspectives, fostering collaborative learning, healthy competition, and a deeper appreciation of the practical challenges involved in corporate governance and tribunal advocacy.

 

6. Expected Outcomes

 

The event is expected to achieve the following outcomes:

• Enhanced practical understanding of corporate law, company law, and corporate governance principles.

• Improved ability to identify and analyse legal issues arising from corporate decision-making.

• Development of practical skills in legal drafting, oral advocacy, negotiation, and tribunal representation.

• Greater familiarity with NCLT procedures and the legal framework governing corporate and insolvency disputes.

• Increased awareness of the professional roles and responsibilities of directors, shareholders, advocates, company secretaries, and insolvency professionals.

• Meaningful interaction between students and legal practitioners, promoting professional networking and career awareness.

• Strengthened student engagement in corporate law and insolvency law specialisations.

• Reinforcement of Presidency University, Bengaluru’s commitment to experiential legal education, professional skill development, and academic excellence.

 

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