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

India

India

Answer
Yes, deposit
Source

Representation of the PeopleAct, 1951

Article 117

 

Security for costs.—(1) At thetime of presenting an election petition, the petitioner shall deposit in theHigh Court in accordance with the rules of the High Court a sum of two thousandrupees as security for the costs of the petition.

 

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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