Set off of losses

can LTCG be set off against brought forward depreciation loss
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This discussion clarifies the rules around setting off losses for tax purposes. Specifically, it addresses whether brought forward depreciation loss can be set off against Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG). The consensus is that unabsorbed depreciation can be utilised against LTCG, though Long Term Capital Loss can only be adjusted against other Long Term Capital Gains.

Unabsorbed depreciation can be set off against LTCG.
Long term capital gain loss will only be adjusted towards long term capital gains
Brought forward depreciation loss you can utilise against LTCG
Is it u/s 32(2)?
As per the Provision of Section 70(3) of the Income Tax Act 1961, Long Term Capital Loss can be set only against Long Term Capital Gains ( LTCG ).
Under which section of the Act, it is specifically mentioned that unobserved depreciationloss can be set off against LTCG?
Kindly refer the decision of Suresh Industries Pvt Ltd v/s ACIT and CIT v/s Virmani Industries Pvt Ltd

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