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Complete Fee Schedule — The Lawgicals / पूर्ण शुल्क सूची
This document contains the full, detailed fee schedule for appearance fees, professional charges, transactional & advisory services, outstation charges and other terms. English is primary; Hindi clarifications are added where helpful. (पूरा शुल्क विवरण नीचे दिया गया है — अंग्रेज़ी मुख्य है; आवश्यक स्थानों पर हिंदी स्पष्टीकरण शामिल हैं।)
Note: All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes unless stated otherwise. Fees may be adjusted for case complexity, urgency, or special instructions. (सभी फीस पर GST/अन्य कर लागू होंगे।)
i. Appearance Fee / पेशी शुल्क
(Per Hearing — प्रति सुनवाई)
Sl. No.
Category of Service
Supreme Court (Per Hearing)
High Court (Per Hearing)
Sub. Court / Tribunals
1
Effective Hearing
Rs. 35,000/-
Rs. 20,000/-
Rs. 5,000/-
2
Non-Effective Hearing
Rs. 10,000/-
Rs. 7,500/-
Rs. 1,500/-
3
Hearing Before Registrar
Rs. 4,000/-
Rs. 3,500/-
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4
Hearing of Connecting Case
Rs. 2,500/-
Rs. 2,000/-
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Note: For some special schedules / engagements, half fees or different slabs may apply for non-effective hearings — please confirm at engagement. (नॉन‑इफेक्टिव सुनवाई पर कभी-कभी आधी फीस लागू होती है।)
ii. Other Professional Fee / अन्य पेशेवर शुल्क
(Per document / प्रति दस्तावेज़ — where mentioned)
Sl. No.
Category of Service
Supreme Court matters
High Court
Sub. Court / Tribunals
1
For written opinion including (conference fee)
Rs. 5,000/-
Rs. 5,000/-
Rs. 5,000/-
2
Drafting / Vetting charge of SLP / CA / WP / LPA / Appeal (per document)
Preparing Note for Briefing / AG / SG / ASG / Senior Advocate (per document)
Rs. 7,000/-
Rs. 5,000/-
Rs. 2,500/-
5
Vakalatnama and filing of Appeal Fee (per unit) for Advocate on Record (AOR)
Rs. 15,000/-
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Clerkage Charge: 10% of the professional fee. Misc. & out-of-pocket expenses: reimbursable as per actuals subject to documentary evidence. (क्लर्क / दफ्तर शुल्क: पेशेवर शुल्क का 10%। अन्य खर्च बिल के साथ वसूले जाएंगे।)
iii. Legal Opinion Fee / विधिक राय शुल्क
Legal opinion on various issues including disciplinary matters related to employees of IOL (or similar matters): Rs. 10,000/-
Vetting of Documents (standard): Rs. 15,000/-
(If opinion requires detailed research, per page rate or higher lumpsum will be quoted.)
iv. Clerkage Charge / क्लर्क चार्ज
Clerkage charge shall be 10% of the professional fee unless differently agreed.
v. Misc. & Out of Pocket Expenses / अन्य खर्च
All miscellaneous and out-of-pocket expenses (courier, photocopy, filing fees, local travel, etc.) shall be reimbursed as per actuals against documentary evidence.
vi. Outstation Charges / बाहर के यात्रा व्यय
Sl. No.
Advocates
Travelling
Accommodation
1
Law firm / Advocate
By Air: Economy Class By Train: Second AC By Taxi: Air-conditioned taxis
At the rate admissible to Grade I / Class I Officer (Level 13) of Central Government or reasonable actual expenses whichever is less.
(Travel & accommodation to be pre-approved where possible; bills/receipts will be required.)
Schedule of Fee payable to Law Firms / Advocates (Special Legal Consultant)
A. Professional Fee (excluding taxes)
I. Before the Supreme Court and Arbitration
a) Appearance: Rs. 50,000/- per hearing (Half of the fee will be paid for non-effective hearing).
b) Preparation of SLP / Counter Affidavit / Written statements / reply to stay application / LPA / interim applications & replies / impleadment etc.: Rs. 300/- per page of main text drafted (excluding reproduced text & annexures) subject to maximum of Rs. 1,00,000/-. Minimum charges Rs. 10,000/- (lumpsum) per document, irrespective of number of pages.
c) Consultation / Conferences: Rs. 10,000/- (Maximum up to 5 consultations/conferences).
d) Advocate on Record (AOR): Rs. 15,000/-
e) Filing of Caveat: Rs. 15,000/-
II. Before the High Court
a) Appearance: Rs. 40,000/- per hearing (Half for non-effective hearing).
b) Preparation of petitions / statements / replies / interim applications / impleadment / misc: Rs. 250/- per page of main text drafted subject to maximum of Rs. 65,000/-. Minimum charges Rs. 8,000/- per document.
c) Consultation / Conferences: Rs. 6,000/- (Max up to 5).
d) Filing of Caveat: Rs. 12,000/-
III. Other Courts and Arbitration (District / Consumer / Tribunals etc.)
a) Appearance: Rs. 10,000/- per hearing (Half of the fee will be paid for non-effective hearing).
b) Preparation of petitions / written statements / replies / rejoinder / appeal / interim petition: Rs. 200/- per page of main text drafted subject to maximum Rs. 30,000/-. Minimum charges Rs. 7,000/- per document.
c) Consultation / Conferences: Rs. 2,500/- (Max up to 5).
B. Transactional Services (Vetting of Documents etc.)
Vetting of documents — Agreements & other documents, notices/replies (non-pending cases):
Rate: Rs. 200/- per page of main text drafted (excluding reproduced text & annexures) subject to max of Rs. 30,000/-. Minimum charges Rs. 15,000/-.
(Page margins, spacing, indents should be per court norms where applicable.)
C. Advisory Services (Opinions etc.)
Fee for written opinions as and when required on interpretation of law, opinion on documents when specifically asked to opine on issues.
Rate: Rs. 500/- per page of main text drafted subject to maximum of Rs. 50,000/-. Minimum charges Rs. 25,000/-.
Note: No fee will be paid in case of written opinion given in contesting / pending cases (per your provided note). (नोट: प्रतिस्पर्धी / लंबित मामलों में दी गई लिखित राय के लिए अलग नियम लागू होंगे।)
Final Notes / अंतिम टिप्पणियाँ
All amounts are exclusive of taxes (GST) unless explicitly stated.
Half-fee policy: For non-effective hearings, where mentioned, half the appearance fee is payable.
Outstation travel & accommodation will be billed as actuals with receipts and limited to reasonable government scales where noted.
Any variation from this schedule will be communicated and mutually agreed in writing.
