In a significant step towards implementing the reforms introduced under the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026, the Central Government has notified July 8, 2026 as the date from which amendments relating to the Court-fees Act, 1870 will come into effect. The notification was issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice (Department of Justice) and published in the Gazette of India on June 23, 2026. 

What Does the Notification Say?

Through Notification No. S.O. 3347(E), the Central Government exercised its powers under Section 1(2) of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 (Act No. 8 of 2026) and appointed July 8, 2026 as the commencement date for those provisions of the Act that amend the Court-fees Act, 1870. 

The notification specifically states that the amendments mentioned against Serial No. 1 of the Schedule to the Jan Vishwas Act shall become operational from the notified date. 

Background: What is the Jan Vishwas Act?

The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act was enacted as part of the Government’s broader agenda to improve the ease of doing business, reduce unnecessary compliance burdens, and modernize legal and regulatory frameworks. The legislation seeks to rationalize provisions across multiple laws by removing outdated requirements, reducing procedural hurdles, and promoting trust-based governance.

The notification marks the commencement of one of the Act’s key legal reforms concerning court fee-related provisions.

Why is This Important?

The Court-fees Act, 1870 is one of India’s oldest statutes governing the payment of court fees on legal proceedings and documents. Any amendment to this legislation can have a direct impact on litigants, legal practitioners, businesses, and courts across the country.

Although the notification does not itself detail the substantive amendments, it formally activates the changes approved by Parliament under the Jan Vishwas Act. From July 8, 2026, all stakeholders will be required to comply with the revised provisions relating to court fees. 

Impact on Litigants and Legal Professionals

The commencement notification is particularly relevant for:

• Advocates and law firms handling court filings;
• Businesses involved in litigation and dispute resolution;
• Judicial officers and court administrations;
• Individuals instituting suits, appeals, and other legal proceedings.

Legal professionals may need to review the amendments introduced through the Jan Vishwas Act to understand whether any changes have been made to fee structures, procedural requirements, or related compliance obligations.

Effective Date

July 8, 2026 has been officially notified as the date on which the amendments to the Court-fees Act, 1870, introduced through the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026, will become operational. 

Conclusion

The notification represents another phase in the rollout of the Jan Vishwas reform framework. By bringing amendments to the Court-fees Act into force, the Government has signaled its intent to continue modernizing legacy legal provisions and streamline procedural laws. Stakeholders in the legal ecosystem should closely examine the upcoming changes before the provisions take effect on July 8, 2026.

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