Court Fees Act, 1870 – MCQ (Set 2)
- What does Section 10 of the Court Fees Act, 1870 deal with?
a) Inspection of court fee stamps
b) Exemption from court fees
c) Payment of court fees in installments
d) Payment of additional court fees
- Can court fees be adjusted in cases of res judicata?
a) Yes, under Section 13
b) No, it cannot be adjusted
c) Yes, under Section 15
d) No, unless ordered by the court
- In which landmark case did the Supreme Court hold that court fees are compensatory and not a tax?
a) Union of India v. Bombay Tyre International
b) Ram Dhan v. State of Haryana
c) Secretary, Government of Madras v. Zenith Lamp
d) Sudhakar Rao v. State of Andhra Pradesh
- Under which section does the Act specify the penalty for non-payment of proper court fees?
a) Section 6
b) Section 12
c) Section 28
d) Section 29
- How is the court fee calculated in suits for possession of land?
a) Based on the area of the land
b) Based on market value of the land
c) Fixed fee irrespective of value
d) Based on past revenue records
- What happens if the plaintiff fails to pay the requisite court fees?
a) The case is dismissed
b) The court may grant more time
c) The court refers the matter to the High Court
d) The court imposes a fine
- What is the fee structure for appeals under the Act?
a) Half of the original fee
b) Equal to the original fee
c) Double the original fee
d) Depends on the discretion of the court
- Which provision of the Act deals with the fees for probate cases?
a) Section 19-H
b) Section 18-B
c) Section 8
d) Section 10
- In which case did the Supreme Court uphold the necessity of paying court fees even for administrative remedies?
a) State of Kerala v. Bhaskar Pillai
b) State of Maharashtra v. Manubhai Pragaji Vashi
c) Kamla Mills Ltd. v. Union of India
d) Shiv Prasad v. Durga Prasad
- What is the principle behind the refund of court fees in settled cases?
a) To encourage out-of-court settlements
b) To reduce the financial burden of litigants
c) Both a and b
d) To penalize unnecessary litigation
- How is the fee determined for suits related to maintenance?
a) Based on the annual amount claimed
b) Fixed fee for all such suits
c) Based on the discretion of the judge
d) No fee is payable
- Which section provides for the filing of a suit by an indigent person?
a) Section 20
b) Section 21
c) Section 22
d) Section 23
- What is the court fee for declaratory suits?
a) Fixed fee
b) Ad valorem fee based on claim value
c) Depends on jurisdiction
d) No fee is charged
- In which case did the Supreme Court clarify the valuation of suits under Section 7?
a) State of Karnataka v. Krishnaji Rao
b) K. Ramesh Babu v. State of Tamil Nadu
c) Arvind Mills Ltd. v. State of Gujarat
d) Ram Charan v. State of Uttar Pradesh
- What does the term “plaint” refer to in the context of the Act?
a) A legal remedy
b) A written statement filed by the plaintiff
c) A judgment
d) A court notice
- What is the primary purpose of affixing a court fee stamp on documents?
a) To identify the document
b) To authenticate the document
c) To generate revenue for the government
d) To ensure proper filing in court
- Can court fees be remitted for government suits?
a) Yes, under Section 35
b) No, court fees are mandatory for all
c) Only if approved by the court
d) Yes, under Section 10
- What is the court fee for a petition for dissolution of marriage?
a) Fixed fee specified in the schedule
b) No fee is charged
c) Ad valorem fee based on claim value
d) Discretionary fee
- What does Section 9 of the Act address?
a) Fees in insolvency cases
b) Fees for land disputes
c) Stamp duty on pleadings
d) Fees for appeals
- What is the remedy for undervaluation of a suit as per the Act?
a) Dismissal of the suit
b) Payment of additional fees within a specified period
c) Fine imposed by the court
d) No remedy is provided