Delhi HC rules invoice approval alone insufficient to establish dues if revised professional fees lack formal approval.
Delhi HC: Invoice Approval ≠ Admission of Dues Without Fee Revision Approval
The Delhi High Court has held that approval of an invoice does not constitute admission of liability where the underlying fee revision was not formally approved as per contractual or regulatory requirements.
The Court distinguished between administrative acknowledgment and contractual obligation. Mere processing of an invoice for review does not bind a party to pay if the rate or scope of services was altered without due authorisation.
This decision reinforces the need for formal documentation in fee disputes. Practitioners must ensure revised fees are contractually ratified before invoicing. Relying solely on invoice processing may not support recovery claims in arbitration or litigation.