Carry forward and set off of business losses u/s 32(2) is...

Carry forward and set off of business losses u/s 32(2) is subject to the provisions of Sections 72(2) and 72(3). Depreciation allowance carried forward u/s 32(2), though deemed a business loss for Sections 71 and 72, can only be set off against profits or gains from any business or profession, and not against income from other sources. Section 72 is not always subject to Section 71, despite Section 32(2) permitting carry forward of depreciation allowance subject to Section 72. The High Court dismissed the writ petition, finding no error warranting exercise of jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution.

---