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What is the meaning of Batta in a family case? Specifically, what is batta in court, and what is bat
17-Jul-2024 (In Divorce Law)
In the Indian court context, "batta" refers to an allowance or fee paid for specific legal processes, most commonly:
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Witness Allowance: Paid to witnesses for their travel, food, or lodging expenses when they are summoned to court.
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Process Fee: Paid for the service of summons, notices, or warrants this is especially important in civil cases where the case may not proceed unless batta is paid for proper notice delivery.
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Prisoner Maintenance: In criminal matters, it may also refer to expenses incurred for the production of an accused in custody from jail to court.
If batta is not paid when required, courts may delay hearings or even dismiss petitions for non-compliance.
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