Deciding two connected writ petitions arising from a common Industrial Tribunal Award, the Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's direction granting hotel workmen a further…
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ITAT Condones Significant Appeal Delay for Elderly Directors Citing Health Concerns Due to Pandemic...
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The ITAT (Income Tax Appellate Tribunal) has condoned a significant appeal delay for elderly directors, citing health concerns due to the pandemic. This compassionate decision recognizes the genuine difficulties faced by individuals, particularly senior citizens, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The tribunal exercised its discretionary power to overlook the delay, acknowledging that health issues and pandemic-related restrictions could reasonably prevent timely appeal filing. This ruling reflects a humane approach to legal proceedings, ensuring that genuine hardships do not result in the denial of justice.
