← All Phrases

“intangible assets”

DepreciationSection 32(1)(ii)Section 32(1)(ii)1,121 judgments

The decision most relied on for intangible assets is CIT v. B.C. Srinivasa Setty (128 ITR 294), cited in 628 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on intangible assets

CIT v. B.C. Srinivasa Setty
128 ITR 294 · 1981 · Supreme Court
628
citing judgments

When the cost of acquisition of a capital asset cannot be determined, the computation mechanism for capital gains fails, and thus no capital gains can be charged. This establishes a broader principle that a charging section cannot operate in the absence of specific machinery provisions for computation.

CIT v. Smifs Securities Ltd.
348 ITR 302 · 2012 · Supreme Court
540
citing judgments

Goodwill, whether arising from an amalgamation or a slump sale, is an intangible asset eligible for depreciation under Section 32(1) of the Income-tax Act. While the assessee must prove the existence and valuation of such goodwill, it is recognized as a depreciable asset.

Techno Shares and Stocks Ltd. v. CIT
327 ITR 323 · 2010 · Supreme Court
130
citing judgments

Membership rights and business contracts, as 'business or commercial rights of similar nature' to a license or franchise, qualify as intangible assets eligible for depreciation under Section 32(1)(ii) of the Income-tax Act.

Amway India Enterprises v. DCIT
111 ITD 112 · 2008 · ITAT
127
citing judgments

Depreciation is allowable on computer software, including software licenses, at the rate of 60%.

Areva T&D India Ltd. v. DCIT
345 ITR 421 · 2012 · High Court
97
citing judgments

Business contracts and commercial rights of similar nature qualify as intangible assets under Section 32(1)(ii) and are eligible for depreciation. The decision also affirms that goodwill is an intangible asset eligible for depreciation.

CIT v. Tata Services Ltd.
122 ITR 594 · 1980 · High Court
76
citing judgments

A right to purchase property under an agreement to sell is a capital asset as defined under Section 2(14) of the Income-tax Act. The relinquishment or extinguishment of such a right constitutes a transfer of a capital asset, the consideration for which is taxable as capital gains.

Guffic Chem (P.) Ltd. v. CIT
332 ITR 602 · 2011 · Supreme Court
66
citing judgments

Compensation received for a non-compete covenant or for not carrying on a specific business activity is a capital receipt and not liable to tax as business income.

ACIT v. Progressive Constructions Ltd.
92 Taxmann.com 104 · 2018 · ITAT
63
citing judgments

Rights acquired under a concession agreement for highway construction, which generate revenue through toll collections, constitute an 'intangible asset' under section 32(1)(ii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, eligible for depreciation, typically at 25%. This includes claiming depreciation on the opening Written Down Value (WDV) for such highway projects.

Judgments citing intangible assets

Myvishwa Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Pune vs. Dycit Circle-7, Pune

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed for statistical purpose

ITA 942/PUN/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Pune27 Jun 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Ms.Astha Chandra, Judicialmember & Dr.Dipak P. Ripoteआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.942/Pun/2025 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2018-19 Myvishwa Technologies Pvt. V The Dy.Commissioner Of Ltd., S Income Tax, Circle-7, Flat No.16, Sawali, Pan Mala, Pune. Off Sinhgad Road, Pune- 411030. Maharashtra. Pan: Aafcm9656E Appellant/ Assessee Respondent / Revenue Assessee By Shri Mahavir Jain – Ar Revenue By Shri Rajesh Haladkar – Addl.Cit(Dr) Date Of Hearing 26/06/2025 Date Of Pronouncement 27/06/2025 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax(Appeals)[Nfac] Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961, Dated 07.02.2025 Emanating From The Assessment Order Passed U/S.143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961, For A.Y.2018-19 Dated 24.02.2021. The Assessee Has Raised Following Grounds Of Appeal :

Section 143(3)Section 250Section 32Section 32(1)

against returned income of Rs. 16,25,840/- there by confirming the disallowance of Rs. 32,04,890/- being amount depreciation claimed on Intangible assets. 21 The Ld. CIT(A)/NFAC has erred in disposing off the case ex-parte without appreciating that the appellant has requested for granting additional ... /NFAC erred in upholding the disallowance of depreciation of Rs. 32,04,890/- claimed @ 12.5% (1/2 of 25%) on 'Intangible Asset' u/s. 32 of the Income Tax Act without appreciating that the cost capitalized as Intangible assets in the books was covered as "Intangible Assets" as defined explanation

Roads and Bridges Development Corporation of Kerala Ltd, Ernakulam vs. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Corporate Circle 2(1), Kochi, Ernakulam

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee stands partly allowed

ITA 568/COCH/2023[A.Y 2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Cochin24 Jun 2025

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao, Am & Shri Prakash Chand Yadav, Jm Assessment Year: 2011-12 Roads & Bridges Development .......... Appellant Corporation Of Kerala Ltd. Preethi Building, M.V. Road, Palarivattom Ernakulam 682025 [Pan: Aabcr7841Q] Vs. Acit, Corporte Circles-2(1), Kochi .......... Respondent Appellant By: Smt. Remya S. Menon, Ca Respondent By: Shri Sundarasan S., Cit.Dr Date Of Hearing: 29.05.2025 Date Of Pronouncement: 24.06.2025 O R D E R Per: Inturi Rama Rao, Am This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi [Cit(A)] Dated 17.03.2023 For Assessment Year (Ay) 2011-12. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Appellant Is A Company Which Is A Wholly Owned By Government Of Kerala Undertaking. It Is Engaged In The Business Of Construction, Development, Operation & Maintenance Of Railway Over Bridges, Highway Projects, Etc. The 2 Roads & Bridges Development Corporation Of Kerala Ltd. Original Return Of Income For Ay 2011-12 Was Filed On 28.09.2011 Declaring Loss Of Rs. 9,65,43,016/-. The Same Was Revised On 07.01.2013 At A Loss Of Rs. 5,11,71,331/-. Against The Said Return Of Income, The Assessment Was Completed By The Acit, Corporate Circle 2(1), Kochi Vide Order Dated 30.03.2014 At Total Income Of Rs.2,10,68,827/- Before Set Off Of Brought Forward Loss. Ultimately The Income Was Assessed At Nil Income. Subsequently, The Ao Issued A Notice U/S. 148 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (The Act) On 10.04.2015 For The Reason That Income Escaped Assessment To Tax For Following Reasons: -

For Appellant: Smt. Remya S. Menon, CAFor Respondent: Shri Sundarasan S., CIT.DR
Section 139(4)Section 143Section 148

While doing so, the AO denied set off of loss allowed in the original assessment of Rs. 3,80,22,354/-, disallowed depreciation on intangible assets of Rs. 1,60,79,904/- and made addition on interest of Rs. 36,51,373/-. 3 Roads and Bridges Development Corporation of Kerala ... judgement of the Hon'ble Kerala High Court in assessee’s own case. However, confirmed the addition on account of disallowance of depreciation on intangible assets following the decision of the Hon'ble Rajasthan High Court in the case of Golcha Properties

DCIT., Circle-13(1), Hyderabad vs. The Singareni Collieries Company Limited, Kothagudem

In the result, assessee’s appeals for the A

ITA 308/HYD/2024[AY-2020-2]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad12 Jun 2025

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao, Vice-A N D Shri Manjunatha, G.आ.अपी.सं /Ita Nos.283, 284 & 286/Hyd/2024 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2016-17 & 2020-21) Singareni Collieries Vs. Acit, Circle – 1 Company Limited Khammam & Kothagudem Acit, Circle 13(1) Pan:Aaact8873F Hyderabad & आ.अपी.सं /Ita Nos.300, 301 & 308/Hyd/2024 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2016-17 & 2020-21) Vs. Singareni Collieries Dy. Cit, Circle 13(1) Company Limited Hyderabad Kothagudem Pan:Aaact8873F (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा""रती "ारा/Assessee By: Shri M.V.Anil Kumar, Advocate राज" व "ारा/Revenue By:: Shri B Balakrishna, Cit (Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 10/06/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Pronouncement: 12/06/2025 आदेश/Order Per Bench: These 3 Sets Of Cross Appeals Filed By The Assessee As Well As The Revenue Are Directed Against The 3 Separate Orders All Dated 30/01/2024 Of The Learned Cit (A)-Nfac Delhi, For The A.Ys 2015-16, 2016-17 & 2020-21 Respectively. The Assessee As Well As The Revenue Have Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeals For 3 A.Ys:

For Appellant: Shri M.V.Anil Kumar, AdvocateFor Respondent: : Shri B Balakrishna, CIT (DR)
Section 40A(9)

furniture, being tangible assets;(ii)know-how, patents, copyrights, trademarks, licenses, franchises or any other business or commercial rights of similar nature, being intangible assets acquired on or after the 1st day of April, 1998, [not being goodwill of a business or profession]owned, wholly or partly, by the assessee ... furniture, being tangible assets or know-how, patents, copyrights, trademarks, licenses, franchises or any other business or commercial rights of similar nature, being intangible assets allowable to the predecessor and the successor in the case of succession referred to in clause (xiii), clause (xiiib) and clause (xiv) of section

DCIT., Circle-13(1), Hyderabad vs. The Singareni Collieries Company Ltd, Kothagudem

In the result, assessee’s appeals for the A

ITA 300/HYD/2024[2015--16]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad12 Jun 2025

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao, Vice-A N D Shri Manjunatha, G.आ.अपी.सं /Ita Nos.283, 284 & 286/Hyd/2024 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2016-17 & 2020-21) Singareni Collieries Vs. Acit, Circle – 1 Company Limited Khammam & Kothagudem Acit, Circle 13(1) Pan:Aaact8873F Hyderabad & आ.अपी.सं /Ita Nos.300, 301 & 308/Hyd/2024 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2016-17 & 2020-21) Vs. Singareni Collieries Dy. Cit, Circle 13(1) Company Limited Hyderabad Kothagudem Pan:Aaact8873F (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा""रती "ारा/Assessee By: Shri M.V.Anil Kumar, Advocate राज" व "ारा/Revenue By:: Shri B Balakrishna, Cit (Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 10/06/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Pronouncement: 12/06/2025 आदेश/Order Per Bench: These 3 Sets Of Cross Appeals Filed By The Assessee As Well As The Revenue Are Directed Against The 3 Separate Orders All Dated 30/01/2024 Of The Learned Cit (A)-Nfac Delhi, For The A.Ys 2015-16, 2016-17 & 2020-21 Respectively. The Assessee As Well As The Revenue Have Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeals For 3 A.Ys:

For Appellant: Shri M.V.Anil Kumar, AdvocateFor Respondent: : Shri B Balakrishna, CIT (DR)
Section 40A(9)

furniture, being tangible assets;(ii)know-how, patents, copyrights, trademarks, licenses, franchises or any other business or commercial rights of similar nature, being intangible assets acquired on or after the 1st day of April, 1998, [not being goodwill of a business or profession]owned, wholly or partly, by the assessee ... furniture, being tangible assets or know-how, patents, copyrights, trademarks, licenses, franchises or any other business or commercial rights of similar nature, being intangible assets allowable to the predecessor and the successor in the case of succession referred to in clause (xiii), clause (xiiib) and clause (xiv) of section