Short term capital loss u/s 111A

Yes set off is allowed.

Set off of LTCL is allowed against only LTCG by virtue of section 70 and 74. Whether in same assessment year or other assessment years.

But STCL can be set off against any capital gains whether STCG or LTCG. By virtue of section 70 and 74 , the set off will be allowed.

it can be set off against ltcg

it can be sett off against ltcg

LTCG can set off only against LTCG... and cannot set off against STCG

STCL can be set-off against LTCG &  STCG. But LTCL can be set-off only against LTCG

yes , can be set off

agreed with dimple

Yes it can be set off with LTCG  

Section 111A only talks about special income tax rate 

not allowed

LTCL only set off with LTCG

it can be set of friends

Yes,
STCL can be set off against any capital gains whether STCG or LTCG.