Reputation Protection Costs deductible under Section 37 of Income Tax Act

ACIT Vs Liberty Shoes Ltd. (ITAT Delhi)

Introduction: The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in Delhi has delivered a significant ruling in the case of ACIT vs. Liberty Shoes Ltd. The crux of the case revolves around whether the expenditure incurred to avoid adverse effects on reputation and litigation costs can be considered a valid business exigency and thus be deductible under Section 37 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Detailed Analysis:

1. Background and Case Overview: The case pertains to Liberty Shoes Ltd., a public-listed company engaged in manufacturing and trading leather and non-leather footwear. The company faced an issue regarding interest-bearing loans and dividend income from investments.

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