Tax Depreciation Win: Partial Appeal Granted for Non-Compete Agreement and Intangible Asset Deductions Under Section 32(1)(ii)

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....ITAT allowed partial appeal regarding tax depreciation and expenditure deductions. The tribunal permitted depreciation on non-compete agreement payment as an intangible asset under Section 32(1)(ii), allowing the appellant's claim. Disallowance under Section 14A was set aside, finding the retrospective amendment inapplicable. Appeals related to rights issue expenditure and MAT credit were dismissed. The tribunal rejected disallowance of belated ESI and Labour Welfare Fund remittance, aligning with precedent judicial interpretation. Overall, the decision partially favored the appellant's tax treatment, providing nuanced interpretation of statutory provisions.....