Is Inflation Silently Eating Your Lawsuit Recovery?

Indian courts take 3 to 10+ years to resolve commercial disputes. Every year of delay, inflation chips away at the real purchasing power of your future decree — often faster than Section 34 CPC interest can compensate. Use our free calculator to see exactly how much you stand to lose, and how non-recourse litigation funding from LegalFund.in can help you access value today.

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Is Inflation Silently Eating Your Lawsuit Recovery?

If you’re a business owner, MSME, or lawyer waiting on a commercial dispute in India, time is not on your side. A ₹50 lakh claim today may only be worth ₹38–42 lakh in real purchasing power by the time your decree arrives — 5 or more years from now. This free tool calculates exactly how inflation, combined with the typical decree interest rates under Section 34 CPC, affects the true value of your recovery over time.

Calculate Your Inflation & Delay Impact Inflation & Delay Impact — Free Tool

3–10+ yrsAvg. Litigation Timeline
~6% p.a.Sec. 34 CPC Interest
4–6%+India Long-Term CPI
₹0 RiskNon-Recourse Model
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Enter Your Case Parameters

₹50.00 L

Your claim value · ₹10 Lakh – ₹5 Crore

5 years

Commercial courts: 2–5 yrs · Civil courts: 5–10+ yrs

6%

Default 6% (civil) · Up to 12% in Commercial Courts

5.0%

Current RBI CPI ~2.75–4% · Long-term avg. 5–6%

12%

Typical MSME / business reinvestment rate · 12–18%

Live Results
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Nominal Future Recovery (with decree interest)
₹67.58 L
Principal × (1 + decree rate)^years
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Real Value After Inflation (today's purchasing power)
₹52.96 L
Nominal ÷ (1 + inflation)^years
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Inflation Erosion Amount
₹14.62 L
~21.6% of your nominal recovery — gone
Real vs. Inflation-Eroded Share of Recovery
Real 78%
Lost 22%
Real purchasing power retained
Eroded by inflation
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Present Value (using your opportunity cost)
₹38.34 L
What the future decree is worth in today's money
⚡ Key Insight

Waiting 5 years could erode ~21.6% of your recovery's real purchasing power — even after decree interest. Your future award's present value is just ₹38.34 L vs. your ₹50.00 L claim today. Non-recourse funding from LegalFund.in lets you access capital now — we cover costs, you pay only if you win.

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Frequently Asked Questions
With 5% annual inflation, ₹50 lakh today has the purchasing power of only ~₹39 lakh in 5 years. Section 34 CPC decree interest at 6% often barely keeps pace — so your real gain can be negligible or even negative over long timelines.
Section 34 CPC allows courts to award interest on your principal from the suit date or decree date. Civil courts typically award 6% p.a.; Commercial Courts under the Commercial Courts Act 2015 may award 9–12%. It partially compensates delay but rarely beats long-term inflation.
LegalFund.in covers your legal costs upfront. If you lose, you owe nothing. If you win, we take an agreed success fee from the recovery. You access the value of your claim today — instead of waiting years for a decree whose real value keeps shrinking.
We consider commercial disputes, arbitration claims, and high-value civil litigation — especially for MSMEs and businesses with claims above ₹25–50 lakh. Cases are assessed on merits, success prospects, and collectability. Submit for a free confidential assessment.
Disclaimer: This calculator is for illustrative purposes only. Results are mathematical estimates based on inputs you provide. Actual court interest, timelines, and outcomes vary. This is not financial or legal advice. Funding is subject to case assessment and eligibility. Consult qualified professionals before making decisions.