Is interest on loan allowed as deduction from penalty income??

Lakshay Mehendiratta (10 Points)

02 November 2020  
Suppose Mr. A is an individual who took loan from a bank to purchase a house property from a builder. A paid the amount to builder but builder cancelled the sale. A charged penalty from the builder.
This income is chargeable under the head other sources. Now my query is whether interest on loan will be allowed as a deduction from penalty income??