Kerala Budget 2025: Court Fee Hike Proposed After 20 Years

Kerala proposes a court fee hike after 20 years to generate ₹150 crore. The revision follows a committee report on inflation and legal infrastructure demands.

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The committee consulted advocates, clerks, and stakeholders before finalizing the report. The revised fees impact bail applications, property suits, and arbitration cases.

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New court fees: Bail applications before HC ₹500, Sessions Court ₹200, property suits ₹10K+, arbitration cases 1% of the award, election petitions ₹250-₹3K.

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Fee hikes also cover cooperative societies, rent control, consumer protection, and local governance cases. Women & transgender persons may get relaxations.

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Exemptions apply for Habeas Corpus & PIL cases. Legal Benefit Fund fees revised for arbitration and SARFAESI petitions. The opposition to the changes continues.

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The Kerala government plans to amend the Court Fees Act based on recommendations. The impact will be felt across courts, benefiting legal infrastructure.

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