87A rebate being denied on STCG under old regime

A user is seeking clarification on why their Section 87A rebate is being denied on Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG) even though their total income is below ₹5,00,000 under the old tax regime. They've noticed the rebate is only applied to their normal income, not the special income from STCG, despite the income threshold being met. The discussion highlights that the Income Tax Department has removed the rebate for income charged at special rates, even though there have been court judgments against this. The user is questioning if they are alone in facing this issue, as some individuals and even CAs claim the rebate is still available.