How are court fees calculated for a money suit in Maharashtra?

Under the Bombay Court Fees Act, 1959, court fees for money suits are calculated on an ad valorem basis — a percentage of the amount claimed. The rate varies depending on the value of the claim and the court. For claims above specified thresholds, the fee is calculated at a prescribed rate per rupee of claim value, subject to a maximum.

What documents require court fees to be paid in Maharashtra?

Court fees are payable on plaints, written statements with counter-claims, appeals, revisions, applications for injunctions, and other originating process in civil courts. Probate petitions, company petitions, and arbitration applications also attract fees under the relevant provisions of the Bombay Court Fees Act, 1959.

Can court fees paid in Maharashtra be refunded if the case is settled?

Under the Bombay Court Fees Act, 1959, a court may order refund of a portion of the court fee if the case is settled or compounded. The extent of refund depends on when the settlement is reached and the applicable rules.

Is the court fee for a Bombay High Court suit different from a district court suit?

Yes. Court fees vary depending on the forum. The Bombay High Court, commercial courts, and subordinate civil courts have different fee structures under the Bombay Court Fees Act, 1959 and the rules framed thereunder.

Bombay Court Fee Calculator: How to Calculate Court Fees in Maharashtra

Vikrant D. Shetty

Jun 27

3 min read

Updated: Aug 26

If you are filing a suit or application before the Bombay High Court, a City Civil Court, or any other civil court in Maharashtra, one of the first things you need to calculate is the court fee payable. Our Bombay Court Fee Calculator makes this instant and accurate.

What is the Bombay Court Fees Act, 1959?

The Bombay Court Fees Act, 1959 governs the court fees payable in civil courts ac

ross Maharashtra. Court fees are paid by the plaintiff or applicant when filing a suit or application, and the amount depends on the monetary value of the claim (ad valorem fees) or the nature of the relief sought (fixed fees).

Ad Valorem Court Fees in Maharashtra: How Are They Calculated?

For money suits and most civil claims, the Bombay Court Fees Act prescribes ad valorem fees, calculated as a percentage of the claim amount. The schedule sets out the rates in slabs. For example, from Rs. 1,00,000 to Rs. 11,00,000 the fee is Rs. 200 for every Rs. 10,000 or part thereof. Beyond Rs. 11,00,000 a flat cap applies.

How to Use the Bombay Court Fee Calculator

Our Bombay Court Fee Calculator is free and easy to use. Enter the claim amount, select the category of suit or application, and the calculator instantly computes the court fee under the Bombay Court Fees Act, 1959.

Which Courts in Mumbai Does This Apply To?

The Bombay Court Fees Act, 1959 applies to all civil courts across Maharashtra: the Bombay High Court (Original Side), the City Civil and Sessions Court Mumbai, the Court of Small Causes Mumbai, and District Courts across the state. Whether you are filing a money suit, injunction application, winding-up petition or insolvency petition, you need to pay the correct court fee before the court registers your plaint.

Court Fees on Different Types of Suits in Maharashtra

Different proceedings attract different fees under the Bombay Court Fees Act. Money suits attract ad valorem fees based on the claim. Injunction suits attract fees based on the value of the property or interest in dispute. Arbitration applications, probate petitions, and appeals each have their own prescribed schedule. Our Maharashtra court fee calculator covers all common categories so you can budget your litigation costs accurately.

Court Fees Calculator for Maharashtra, Mumbai and the Bombay High Court

Whether you searched for a Maharashtra court fees calculator, a civil court fees calculator, or a Bombay High Court fees calculator, the same fee schedule applies. Our free court fees calculator for Mumbai and every civil court across Maharashtra applies the ad valorem slabs under the Bombay Court Fees Act, 1959 automatically, so there is no need to look up the fee chart manually.