Section 43(5) Derivatives include foreign currency call option and put option

While perusing the profit and loss account of the assessee, the AO noticed that the assessee has claimed a loss of Rs.93,63,235/- on account of loss on foreign currency futures. The AO was of the strong belief that the loss cannot be allowed in the light of the provisions of section 43(5) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (the Act) r.w. clause (ac) of section 2 of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act 1956. While disallowing the loss of Rs.93,63,235/-, the AO has considered the relevant provisions of section 43(5) of the Act and section 2(ac) of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act. Aggriev...