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Court Fee Calculator

Estimate the stamp duty (court fee) payable on filing a civil suit. Covers major Indian states with approximate ad valorem rates.

Approximate rates only. Court fee schedules vary by court, suit type and recent amendments. Verify exact fees with the court registry or a lawyer before filing.
Court Fee
Effective Rate
Claim Amount
Additional Filing Costs (Approximate)
Process fee (summons to defendant)₹50 - ₹500 per defendant
Advocate clerk fee / misc.₹500 - ₹2,000
Certified copy of documents₹5 - ₹10 per page
Vakalatnama stamp₹5 - ₹100

These are indicative amounts. Actual costs vary by court and state.

Court fee is stamp duty payable on the plaint when filing a civil suit. For money suits, it is ad valorem (a percentage of the claim). For non-pecuniary suits (injunction, declaration), a fixed fee applies. Rates are set by each state's court fees legislation.

Ad valorem means according to value. The court fee is a percentage of the claim amount, typically 1-5% depending on the state, usually with a maximum cap. It is paid by affixing court fee stamps on the plaint.

Under Section 16 of the Court Fees Act, court fees are partially refundable on settlement or compromise. Typically 50-75% is refunded if the case settles before trial. Rules vary by state - check with the court registry.