Special court to hear cases against Chhota Rajan

The Bombay High Court has designated a special court for conducting the trials of cases in which the deported gangster Chhota Rajan is an accused.

"The government had sought permission in this regard, and now the High Court has designated a court in Mumbai," said a highly placed source.

A government notification regarding the new court would be issued in a day or two.

Chhota Rajan alias Rajendra Nikalje is facing around 70 cases in Maharashtra, which include journalist J Dey murder case.