Certainly! In India, court fees for filing a mutual divorce petition vary based on the jurisdiction and the value of assets involved. However, the court fees are generally nominal. Below is a breakdown of the court fees for mutual divorce in India, along with a sample application:

Understanding Court Fees for Mutual Divorce in India

1. Court Fees for Mutual Divorce:

In most states in India, the court fees for filing a mutual divorce petition are relatively low. Typically, the court fees are calculated based on the value of the assets involved or as per the rules prescribed by the respective State Government. For instance:

In Delhi, the court fees for mutual divorce are governed by the Court Fees Act, 1870, and are usually around Rs. 2000 to Rs. 5000.
In Maharashtra, the court fees for mutual divorce are determined based on the value of the assets and properties owned by the spouses. It can range from Rs. 1000 to Rs. 10,000.
In Karnataka, the court fees for mutual divorce are approximately Rs. 2000 to Rs. 5000.

It's advisable to consult with a local lawyer or check with the concerned Family Court for the exact court fees applicable in your jurisdiction.

2. Sample Application for Mutual Divorce:

Below is a sample application for mutual divorce in India:

IN THE COURT OF THE PRINCIPAL JUDGE, FAMILY COURT AT

MATRIMONIAL CASE NO: ___________ OF 20__

IN THE MATTER OF:

,
S/o ,
Aged about years,
Residing at ,
…Petitioner No. 1.
,
D/o ,
Aged about years,
Residing at ,
…Petitioner No. 2.

PETITION FOR MUTUAL CONSENT DIVORCE UNDER SECTION 13B OF THE HINDU MARRIAGE ACT, 1955

MOST RESPECTFULLY SHOWETH:

PRAYER:

The Petitioners pray that:

The marriage between the Petitioners be dissolved by a decree of divorce by mutual consent under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
Pass such further orders as the Court may deem fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case.

VERIFICATION:

List of Documents Attached:

Using this format

This is a reference draft reproduced for study and adaptation. Court rules, court fees and the correct forum vary with the facts and the value of the claim, so have the document checked and filed by an advocate. A defective application can be returned or dismissed even when the case itself is good.

Our Family Law team drafts and files these documents before the Calcutta High Court, city civil courts, magistrate, family and consumer courts in Kolkata. Our family law team handles divorce, maintenance, custody and succession matters.

Disclaimer: this page is a sample format reproduced for reference and study. It is not legal advice and does not create an advocate–client relationship.

Understanding Court Fees for Mutual Divorce in India

Using this format

Related