Court fees in India — by state, by court (2026 reference)

• State-specific Court Fees Acts
• Filing fee: Rs 100-5,000 by court level
• Summons + service: Rs 50-200
• Certified copy: Rs 5-50/page
• Witness travel + DA: state-specific

1. Filing fee at court counter — Stamp paper or electronic.
2. Summons fee — Per defendant/witness.
3. Certified copy fee — Per page.
4. Witness charges — Travel + DA.
5. Appeal fees — Varies by court level.
6. RTI to court for fee schedule — If disputed.

• Court fee schedule (state)
• Fee receipt

• Excessive fee charged — RTI for state schedule.
• Stamp paper denied — alternative court fee in cash.
• Witness DA delayed — court order needed.
• Appeal fee disputed — petition court.

Most “delays” or “rejections” clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:

1. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
2. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file.
3. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
4. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
5. Likely date of resolution / decision.

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Small Causes Court for sums < Rs 25K. Magistrate for criminal complaints.

Yes in many states under Sr Citizens Act. RTI for state policy.

Limited — DV Act + 498A typically. Otherwise standard fee.

Reduced or nil at HC/SC. State-specific at lower courts.

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Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.