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+metatag-keywords=(court fees, court fee state, court fees india, court stamp duty)
+metatag-description=(Court fees vary by state + court level. Filing fees, summons, certified copies, witness charges.)
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+====== Court fees in India — by state, by court (2026 reference) ======
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+<WRAP info>
+**Quick answer:** Court fees governed by state-specific Court Fees Act. Filing fee + summons + certified copy + witness charges. State variations significant.
+</WRAP>
+===== Key facts =====
+  * 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
+===== Step-by-step process =====
+  - **Filing fee at court counter** — Stamp paper or electronic.
+  - **Summons fee** — Per defendant/witness.
+  - **Certified copy fee** — Per page.
+  - **Witness charges** — Travel + DA.
+  - **Appeal fees** — Varies by court level.
+  - **RTI to court for fee schedule** — If disputed.
+===== Documents needed =====
+  * Court fee schedule (state)
+  * Fee receipt
+===== Common issues + how to handle =====
+  * 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.
+===== If stuck — file an RTI =====
+Most "delays" or "rejections" clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:
+<code>
+. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
+. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file.
+. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
+. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
+. Likely date of resolution / decision.
+</code>
+**Auto-fill the PIO + your case:** [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Open the AI RTI Drafter →]]
+===== Frequently asked questions =====
+==== Cheapest court for civil suits? ====
+Small Causes Court for sums < Rs 25K. Magistrate for criminal complaints.
+==== Senior citizen fee waiver? ====
+Yes in many states under Sr Citizens Act. RTI for state policy.
+==== Free court fee for women? ====
+Limited — DV Act + 498A typically. Otherwise standard fee.
+==== PIL / public interest fee? ====
+Reduced or nil at HC/SC. State-specific at lower courts.
+===== Summary + next step =====
+<WRAP center round tip 90%>
+**Bottom line:** Court fees governed by state-specific Court Fees Act. Filing fee + summons + certified copy + witness charges. State variations significant. If delayed beyond statutory timeline, file an RTI — most cases clear within 15 days.
+  * **AI RTI Drafter:** [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Auto-fill PIO + your case]]
+  * **Browse all eCourts guides:** [[:ecourts:start|Index]]
+</WRAP>
+===== Related =====
+  * [[:ecourts:start|All eCourts guides]]
+  * [[:check-status:start|25 status-check guides]]
+  * [[:how-to-apply:start|25 how-to-apply guides]]
+  * [[:rejection-recovery:start|16 rejection-recovery guides]]
+  * [[:helplines:start|32 helplines + grievance routes]]
+  * [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Full RTI Playbook]]
+//Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.//
+{{tag>ecourts court-fees-state citizen-services rti-fallback}}

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