Civil Court Fee Calculator India
The Civil Court Fee Calculator estimates ad-valorem judicial fees, state-specific tier schedules, and statutory fee ceilings for civil suits and plaints in India.
Court Fee Estimate
Enter valuation and compute| Suit Valuation (Claim) | ₹0 |
| Primary Ad-Valorem Court Fee | ₹0 |
| Vakalatnama & Welfare Stamps (Est.) | ₹60 |
| Process & Summons Fee (Est.) | ₹150 |
| Total Estimated Judicial Outflow | ₹0 |
Court fee statutes vary across state judicial amendments. In certain states (like Maharashtra), civil suit fees are capped at ₹3,00,000. Verify the exact schedule with the filing counter of the local civil registry.
Key Judicial Rules on Court Fees in India
- Purchase of Judicial E-Stamp Papers: Court fees in civil suits are paid either via judicial e-stamp paper issued by SHCIL / e-Courts portal or via adhesive judicial court fee stamps affixed on the plaint.
- Full Refund on Section 89 Settlement: If the suit is settled outside trial (via mediation, arbitration, or Lok Adalat), the trial judge issues a certificate under Section 16 of the Court Fees Act for 100% refund of the court fee.
- Indigent Persons (Order XXXIII CPC): Litigants unable to afford court fees can file an application to sue as an indigent person (pauper) under Order XXXIII of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions About Court Fees
What is an ad-valorem court fee in Indian civil litigation?
An ad-valorem court fee is a percentage fee based on the financial value of the relief claimed in a civil plaint, such as money recovery or damages.
Can court fees be refunded if a dispute is settled out of court?
Yes — under Section 89 CPC and Section 16 of the Court Fees Act, full refund certificates are granted if parties settle through Lok Adalat or court mediation.
Is there a maximum cap on civil court fees in India?
Yes, in specific states like Maharashtra, where the maximum civil court fee is statutory capped at ₹3,00,000 regardless of higher suit valuations.