Court Fee Calculator
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Calculate court fees for civil suits, appeals, and petitions across 15 Indian states. Instant results with filing checklist.
What are Court Fees?
Court fees are mandatory payments made to the government for filing cases in courts. In India, court fees are governed by the Court Fees Act, 1870 and respective State Court Fees Acts. The fee varies based on the nature of the suit, the court where it is filed, and the suit valuation. Court fees are typically paid through court fee stamps or through the court's e-payment system.
Types of Court Fees
Calculated as a percentage of the suit value. Applied to money suits, property suits, etc.
A predetermined amount regardless of suit value. Applied to writ petitions, bail applications, etc.
Different rates for different value ranges. Common in Delhi and some other states.
Frequently Asked Questions
Court Fee Reference Tables
Quick reference for common court fees. Use the calculator above for exact amounts.
Delhi Court Fees (Civil Suits)
| Suit Value (Rs.) | Court Fee Rate | Example Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 50,000 | Minimum Rs. 50 | Rs. 50 |
| 50,001 - 1,00,000 | Rs. 50 + 3% above 50,000 | Rs. 1,550 |
| 1,00,001 - 5,00,000 | Rs. 1,550 + 3.5% above 1 lakh | Rs. 15,550 |
| 5,00,001 - 10,00,000 | Rs. 15,550 + 4% above 5 lakh | Rs. 35,550 |
| Above 10,00,000 | Rs. 35,550 + 5% above 10 lakh | Varies |
Source: Delhi Court Fees Act. Writ petitions: fixed fee Rs. 50. Appeals: half the original court fee.
Uttar Pradesh Court Fees (Civil Suits)
| Suit Value (Rs.) | Court Fee Rate | Example Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2,500 | Rs. 25 (minimum) | Rs. 25 |
| 2,501 - 25,000 | 5% of suit value | Rs. 1,250 |
| 25,001 - 1,00,000 | 6% of suit value | Rs. 6,000 |
| 1,00,001 - 5,00,000 | 7% of suit value | Rs. 35,000 |
| Above 5,00,000 | 7.5% of suit value | Varies |
Source: UP Court Fees Act. Writ petitions at Allahabad HC: Rs. 70. Consumer Forum: Rs. 100-5,000 based on value.
Fixed Court Fees (Common Across States)
| Case Type | Typical Fee Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Writ Petition (High Court) | Rs. 50 - Rs. 500 | Fixed fee, not ad valorem |
| Bail Application | Rs. 10 - Rs. 50 | Nominal fixed fee |
| Criminal Complaint | Rs. 0 - Rs. 25 | Usually free or nominal |
| Appeal (Civil) | Half of original court fee | Subject to minimum fee |
| Second Appeal | Same as original court fee | Full ad valorem fee applies |
| Consumer Complaint (up to 5 lakh) | Rs. 100 | Consumer Protection Act, 2019 |
| Consumer Complaint (5-20 lakh) | Rs. 200 | District Consumer Forum |
| RTI Application | Rs. 10 | Right to Information Act, 2005 |