Court Filing Fee Calculator
Calculate court filing fees for civil suits, appeals, writ petitions, and consumer complaints across Indian courts.
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| Case Type | District Court | High Court |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Suit (up to 10L) | Rs. 100-1500 (slab) | Ad valorem |
| Civil Suit (above 10L) | 2-3% of value | 1-1.5% of value |
| Writ Petition | N/A | Rs. 50-500 fixed |
| Appeal | 50% of suit fee | 50% of HC fee |
| Consumer Complaint | Rs. 200-1000 (slab) | Rs. 2000-10,000 |
| Bail Application | Rs. 50-100 | Rs. 50-200 |
| Contempt Petition | N/A | Rs. 100-500 |
These are indicative fees. Check local court rules for exact amounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is court filing fee?
Court filing fee is the charge levied by courts for registering a case, appeal, or petition. It is governed by the State Court Fees Act. In most civil suits, it is calculated as a percentage of the suit valuation (ad valorem), while writ petitions, bail applications, and criminal matters typically have fixed fees.
How is the suit value determined?
For money recovery suits, the suit value is the amount claimed. For property disputes, it is based on market value or circle rate of the property. The court fee is calculated on this declared value, and the court may reassess it during proceedings.
What are court fee stamps?
Court fee stamps are adhesive stamps purchased from authorized vendors or court treasury that must be affixed to pleadings and petitions. The cost of these stamps represents the court fee payable for a particular application or petition.
Can a court waive filing fees?
In some cases, courts allow pauper suits (in forma pauperis) under Order 33 of the CPC, where the court fee is deferred or waived if the applicant cannot afford to pay. However, the fee may be recovered from decree proceeds if the suit is successful.
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