Court Fees in Civil matters in Mumbai
Court Fees in Civil matters in Mumbai
COURT FEES PAYABLE UNDER BOMBAY COURT FEES ACT, 1959, IN THE MATTERS TO BE FILED IN THE SPECIAL COURT (TORTS), BOMBAY
| SERIAL NO. | CATEGORY OF MATTERS | COURT FEES PAYABLE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civil Suit | Court fees payable on the amount of claim according to the scale prescribed in Schedule – I of Bombay Court Fees Act, 1959 on the amount of claim. |
| 2 | Misc. Petition | Rs. 200/- |
| 3 | Misc. Application | Rs. 25/- |
| 4 | Interim Application | Rs. 20/- |
| 5 | Vakalatnama | Rs. 15/- |
The court fee in India varies depending on the type of case, the court in which it is filed, and the specific state’s Court Fees Act. Here’s a general breakdown:
1. Laws Governing Court Fees in India
- The Court Fees Act, 1870 (Central Act) applies in many states.
- Some states have their own State Court Fees Acts with specific fee structures.
2. Civil Court Fees
The fee is usually determined based on the value of the suit:
- Money suits (for recovery of money) – Based on the amount claimed.
- Property suits – Based on market value or circle rate.
- Partition suits – Based on the share claimed.
- Injunction suits – Fixed fee or based on property value.
- Declaration suits – Based on the value of the declaration sought.
Example:
In many states, the fee is around 1-7% of the claim amount but may be capped at a maximum amount.
3. Criminal Court Fees
- For criminal cases like FIR quashing, bail, appeals, there is usually a nominal fixed fee.
- Sessions Court & High Court: Usually ₹10 to ₹50 for filing petitions.
- Supreme Court: ₹250 for special leave petitions.
4. Supreme Court Fees
As per the Supreme Court Rules, the filing fees are:
- Writ Petition – ₹500
- Special Leave Petition (SLP) – ₹250
- Civil Appeals – ₹250 to ₹500
5. Exemptions & Reductions
- Indigent persons (pauper suits): No fee (Order XXXIII CPC).
- Government cases: Exempt in some cases.
- Public Interest Litigation (PIL): Nominal fee, usually ₹500.
