Is there a legally mandated filing fee and/or deposit?

India

India

Answer
Yes, deposit
Source

Representation of the People Act, 1951

Article 117

 

Security for costs.—(1) At the time ofpresenting an election petition, the petitioner shall deposit in the High Courtin accordance with the rules of the High Court a sum of two thousand rupees assecurity for the costs of the petition.

 

 

Source:

http://lawmin.nic.in/legislative/election/volume%201/representation%20of%20the%20people%20act,%201951.pdf
Comment
Not specified when it comes to filing fee.
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