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Mumbai: Bombay High Court has suspended Salman Khan's five-year sentence in 2002 Hit and Run Case pending appeal, which will be heard in June.
Actor Salman Khan's car was flanked by his fans and press cameras this evening.

The Dabangg star waved at fans from his balcony. On his wrist is the lucky bracelet he always wears, given to him by his father Salim Khan


Salman's version of the victory sign involves three fingers


The adoring masses got a salute as well


He greeted fans with a namaste


He also appeared to be wagging a finger at some fans


Salman appears on his balcony with his parents, brother Arbaaz and sister Arpita to wave at the assembled crowd. This is the first acknowledgment he's made of the fans who have gathered


Salman is home now. The queue of Bollywood guests has dwindled since this morning. The actor's ex-girlfriend Sangeeta Bijlani was photographed arriving some minutes ago


Cops, press photographers, TV cameras keep vigil outside Galaxy Apartments. Salman left the Sessions Court a short while ago


Hum Saath Saath Hain. The crowd outside Salman Khan's house shows no sign of dispersing


Salman's sister Alvira told NDTV that the Khans will fight the case all the way. The next hearing is on June 15. The actor's appeal will be heard starting July.
The actor's car was surrounded by press cameras and crews as he drove into the court and then left.

Salman left court a free man, except that he will have to ask for court permission before travelling abroad. His lawyers say that, given the nature of his work, they would have liked for the court to have agreed to Salman simply informing it of his travel plans rather than having to seek permission.
Salman was driven to court by Ashok Singh, the man who told the court that it was him at the wheel when the hit-and-run took place


Back at Galaxy Apartments, emotions run high and cops help to keep jubilant fans in check



(Photo courtesy: AFP)
And he's gone

We are relieved. Happy he's going to be home: Salman's sister Alvira to NDTV. She was the only Khan in court today

Meanwhile, Salman has surrendered before the Sessions Court 
For everybody wondering why a Bollywood star needs two weeks - or any weeks at all - to come up with Rs 30,000, this is standard practice
The court has given Salman Khan two weeks in which to deposit the Rs 30,000 his bail has been posted at
Salman Khan's legal team

The 49-year-old actor will apply for bail with a bond of Rs 30,000 and has the right to seek permission to travel abroad
Salman Khan arrives at the Sessions Court to complete bail formalities




Earlier today, there was this - Arbaaz roaring up pillion on a motorbike, an entry befitting of a Bollywood Khan



(Photo courtesy: PTI)

As others thank God and the courts, musician Baba Sehgal keeps it simple:

The mood outside Galaxy Apartments is upbeat



(Photo courtesy: PTI)
Things are crazy outside Salman's home right now. Cops are trying to keep the peace



(Photo courtesy: PTI)
While nobody from the Khan family has commented so far, former MLA Baba Siddiqui said that he had complete trust in the Indian judiciary which "sees every aspect of an individual." Mr Siddiqui is a close friend of the family and was at the court this morning. Two years in a row, Salman and then-enemy Shah Rukh Khan hugged at Mr Siddqui's iftar parties
Saba and Farah, the conjoined twins from Bihar who went on a fast after he was convicted, told news agency ANI that they were very happy he's not going to jail and that they want to be fed their first bite of food in days by him
Firecrackers being readied outside Salman's house


Actor Rishi Kapoor has ended his self-imposed retirement from Twitter (it only lasted half a day) with this tweet:
Salman's lawyers must have argued that he would not misuse the liberty granted by the court. The prosecution should have objected firmly: Senior public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam to NDTV
Fireworks at Galaxy Apartments


From Salman's Tere Naam director Satish Kaushik:
Outside Salman's home, jubilant fans are distributing and eating sweets


Elsewhere, singer Mika Singh is thrilled that Salman's not going to jail yet

Criticism of the court's decision trickles in

The Khans are sticking together. Soon after Salman's sentence was suspended, his step-mother Helen was spotted at Galaxy Apartments


So was his sister-in-law Malaika, who is married to Salman's brother Arbaaz


A senior lawyer on why the court's decision couldn't have been any different:

The camera captured Salman's lucky bracelet on his wrist as he left home for court. The silver and turquoise bracelet was given to the actor by his father Salim Khan


Meanwhile, #SalmanBailOrJail is still trending on Twitter
Salman being driven to the Sessions Court to complete bail formalities


Salman's fans, friends and family are cheering but others are questioning the court's decision


The next hearing the case is on June 15. The actor's appeal will be heard in July 
He's being driven in the same white car that took him to the court on the day of the verdict


Salman Khan has just left Galaxy Apartments for the Sessions Court where he has to furnish a fresh bail bond
Salman's Jai Ho heroine Daisy Shah tweets:

This was Ajay Devgn arriving a while ago



Meanwhile, actor Anupam Kher is the latest arrival at Galaxy Apartments. Ajay Devgn is already inside with Salman




Salman will have to execute a fresh bail bond at the Sessions Court today, says lawyer Abha Singh
One of the conditions for the suspended sentence is that Salman take permission before travelling abroad. Both films he is currently shooting are being filmed in India - Bajrangi Bhaijaan in Kashmir and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo in Gujarat
The scene outside Galaxy Apartments


Celebrities have begun tweeting. This from Ameesha Patel

Salman Khan's appeal will be heard in June and the actor cannot travel abroad without permission
Pandemonium outside the Bombay High Court


The point raised by Abhijeet may have been correct but the words chosen weren't: Anees Bazmee to NDTV
Salman Khan will not go to jail: Filmmaker Anees Bazmee, who is to direct Salman in the sequel to No Entry, told NDTV that films are not as important as personal relationships 
Salman's sister Alvira, the only Khan who was present in court today, had tears in her eyes as the judge suspended the actor's sentence
The suspended sentence means that the two films that Salman is making will be completed as planned - Bajrangi Bhaijaan with Kareena Kapoor and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo with Sonam Kapoor
Outside Galaxy Apartment, the crowd breaks into a cheer. Salman Khan will likely return to Kashmir to resume shooting Bajranagi Bhaijaan which is scheduled to release in July
No jail for Salman now. The judge was not convinced that there were grounds to depart from the norm in which bail is generally granted in sentences of less than seven years. He also said the rights of the accused had to be protected
Salman's sister Alvira and family friend Baba Siddiqui exit the High Court amid a scene of chaos
The 49-year-old will not have to go to jail right now but he will have to execute a fresh bond
This is breaking news. Justice Thipsay has granted Salman Khan a major reprieve by suspending his sentence. He will not go to jail for now
From court: Salman Khan's five-year sentence suspended pending his appeal in the High Court
From court: "Why should the rights of accused rights suffer when the appeal is being heard?," Justice Thipsay asks the prosecution. "This is an observation, not an order," he qualifies
Salman's brother Arbaaz Khan rode up on a motorbike


Meanwhile, Salman's sister Arpita was spotted at Galaxy Apartments a while ago

 
Actress Zarina Wahab was among those who visited the Khans yesterday. Her son Suraj Pancholi is being mentored by the actor who was photographed hugging Ms Wahab as she exited Galaxy Apartments


From court: The defence says it received the judgement late because there was a power failure in the Sessions Court
From court: Justice Thipsay asks the defence when they received a copy of the judgement. "I want to make sure there was no attempt to mislead the court while seeking interim bail," he says
Outside the Khan residence at Bandra's Galaxy Apartments, Salman's businessman friend Zafar Sareshwala told the press that the family had "full faith in the Indian judiciary"
From court: The public prosecutor begins his arguments, says Kamaal Khan was not available to be examined as he is a British national
The Session Court judgement says that Salman Khan did not wait for police at the spot or go to the police station, instead he 'went home and hid'
Yesterday, Salman was spotted helping actress Waheeda Rehman into her car. Waheedaji is a close friend of Salim Khan's second wife Helen and a regular visitor to the Khan household




As arguments continue inside the High Court, slum and pavement dwellers are protesting outside. One protestor told NDTV that they want the actor's jail sentence increased from 5 years to 10
Salman Khan has been the top social media trend for the last three days. #SalmanBailOrJail is trending on Twitter right now
From court today: The defence argues that a prosecution witness who runs a shop next to the hit-and-run site said there two people in the car apart from Salman and the police bodyguard
In his 240-page judgement, the Sessions Court judge who convicted the actor said that Salman's driver Ashok Singh 'came to help the accused on the instruction of Salim Khan, the father of the accused'
The defence argues that the finding of the Sessions Court was 'perverse' because it allegedly ignored witness statements about a burst tyre and a fourth person in the car
The Bollywood contingent at the Khan residence included actresses Kareena and Karisma Kapoor, who visited yesterday. Kareena is Salman's Bajrangi Bhaijaan co-star. Karisma was his heroine in films like Biwi No 1 and Andaz Apna Apna


Justice A M Thipsay, who granted the actor interim bail on the day of the verdict, is also the judge who will decide if Salman goes to jail today
There was a fourth person in the car who was driving, argues the defence
The defence argues that there were no eye-witnesses in the case, the victims were asleep and did not see what happened, and that singer Kamaal Khan (who was in the car with Salman) was not examined by the prosecution
Amit Desai, arguing for Salman, makes the case for bail for the actor in court
Salman Khan is not required to be present in court today. He's at home in his Bandra apartment where a steady stream of Bollywood visitors have been arriving ever since the verdict was delivered
Salman Khan's appeal against conviction has been admitted.
Salman Khan's bail plea hearing starts in court.
Slum dwellers protest against Salman Khan outside Bombay High Court
Salman Khan's sister Alvira arrives at the Bombay High Court ahead of hearing on bail plea.
High Court likely to hear Salman Khan's bail plea at 11.30 am

Details of Mumbai court's judgement convicting actor Salman Khan in 2002 hit-and-run case:
  • He didn't visit hospital to meet injured, provide aid
  • Could have visited cops immediately if he did no wrong
  • He didn't wait for police, went home and hid himself
Actor Salman Khan as he meets veteran actor Waheeda Rehman outside his residence in Mumbai.
Actor Salman Khan need not be present at his bail hearing in Bombay High Court tomorrow.
Salman Khan has arrived at his residence. He's on an interim bail for two days granted by Bombay High Court, which will hear his bail plea on Friday.
Salman Khan leaves from Mumbai Sessions Court

Bombay High Court grants interim bail to Salman Khan till Friday
Senior lawyer Harish Salve arguing for Salman's bail plea in High Court
Bombay High Court will hear Salman's bail plea at 4:30 PM today

Salman's bail application to be heard by High Court at 4 pm
Salman to be taken to Arthur Road Jail from Court: Sources
'Court Accepted Salman Khan's Fault': Pradeep Gharat, Public Prosecutor



  • He has been convicted under all charges framed by the prosecution.
  • The accused has been found guilty.
  • The copy of judgement yet to reach me.
'I am Very Happy. Justice has Been Served': Senior Lawyer Abha Singh on Salman's Verdict



  • This is what we were waiting for. Justice has been served.
  • Today's judgement has made it clear nobody is above the law.
  • Break the law and you will face the consequences.
Salman breaks down in court after jail term announced
Salman Khan has been taken into police custody. He will have to apply for bail in Bombay High Court.

Court Sentences Salman Khan to 5 Years in Prison
Bollywood reactions on Salman's verdict
Details of Salman's sentencing expected anytime now
'Verdict Changes Nothing for Me, Want Compensation,' Says Mohd Kalim, one of the injured in 2002.



He had testified that Salman got out of the driver's seat after the accident.
Judge expected to announce Salman's sentencing at 1:10 PM today.
Salman's driver Ashok Singh may also face charges of perjury.
'Celebrities should not have different status than common man': Arvind Inamdar, former top cop of Maharashtra
'I'll pray that he doesn't get a long jail term (zyada saza na ho mai prathana karungi),' says Hema Malini on Salman's conviction


  • I feel very sad about it. But what to do.
  • My sympathies are with Salman.
Sohail Khan gets emotional while leaving the court


Salman's sister Alvira Khan breaks down after listening to the verdict.
Arguments for deciding the sentencing for the actor are still underway.
The case proceedings have come to an end. Details of the actor's conviction are yet to be declared.
Indian Penal Code charges upheld against Salman and the jail term under these clauses

Sec 304 (Part II) of IPC - Culpable homicide not amounting to murder  (Max 10 years in jail)

Sec 279 of IPC - Rash and Negligent Driving (6 Months in jail)

Sec 337 of IPC - Causing hurt by act endangering life (2 years in jail)

Sec 338 of IPC  - Causing grievous hurt (2 years in jail)

Sec 427 of IPC -- Mischief causing danger to property (2 years in jail) 

Salman Khan, who has now been convicted, may face a jail term of up to 10 years on charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
Mumbai court holds Salman Khan guilty in all charges in the 2002 hit-and-run case.
"You were driving car, improbable that your driver was at wheel", Mumbai judge tells Salman
Salman Khan is in the witness box
The 49-year-old actor is charged with culpable homicide and faces up to 10 years in prison if found guilty. After years of court hearings and legal hold-ups, Additional Sessions Judge DW Deshpande will pronounce verdict in the case today.
Salman Khan, star of blockbusters like "Bodyguard" and "Dabangg" (Fearless), is accused of losing control of his SUV and driving over the sleeping men, after a night of drinking rum and cocktails at an upmarket bar in Juhu on September 28, 2002. The prosecution has alleged that he then fled the scene.
Bollywood's mega-star Salman Khan faces jail if found guilty today of drunkenly driving over men sleeping on a pavement in Mumbai 13 years ago. One man had died and four were injured. The actor has arrived in court, which had asked him to be present by 11.15 am.


Have tried our best. We have tried to bring the truth and placed all facts in front of the court. In coming hours court will pronounce it's verdict: Pradeep Gharat (Public Prosecutor)


Actor Salman Khan arrives Mumbai court for the verdict in the 12-year-old hit-and-run case.


Salman Hit-and-Run: What Happened From 2002-2015
Actor Salman Khan has reached the Mumbai court for the verdict of the 12-year-old hit-and-run case. Started in 2002, here's a detailed timeline which shows how it unfolded over the years.

Salman Khan's brother Sohail reaches Mumbai court. Baba Siddiqui and Atul Agnihotri (Salman's brother in law) have also reached the court.


Salman Khan hugs his parents just before leaving for court to face the verdict of the 2002 hit-and-run case.




Salman Khan being driven to court for verdict by man who says he was driving the night of 2002 accident - his driver Ashok Singh.




Salman Khan on his way to court




Salman Khan Hit-and-Run Case: Witness Details

Important Prosecution Witnesses:

1.    Sachin Kadam, Security Guard at Restaurant opposite Accident Spot
2.    Moloy Baug, Bartender, Rain Bar
3.    Rizwan Rakhangi, Manager, Rain Bar
4.    Ramashray Pandey, Dairy Owner near accident spot
5.    Francis Fernandes, Bandra Resident who knew actor
6.    Alok (Chiki) Pandey, Actor Chunkey Pandey's brother
7.    Salim Patel, Customs Clearing Agent
8.    Bala Shankar, Chemical Analyst
9.    R S Kesarkar, RTO Inspector
10.  KIshan Shengal and Rajendra Kadam, Previous Investigating Officers
11.  Dr Suhas Pawar, Former Medical Officer of JJ Hospital
12.  Kalpesh Varma, Parkin Assistant, JW Marriot Hotel
13.  Bapu Borade, Constable who carried Salman's blood sampleS


Sole Defence Witness:

1.    Salman Khan's driver Ashok Singh

Actor Salman Khan leaves his residence and proceeds to the Mumbai court ahead of his verdict in the 2002 hit-and-run case.


September 28, 2002 - Salman Khan hit-and-run case details:

Persons Dead: Nurullah Sharif

Persons Injured: Abdullah Shaikh, Muslim Shaikh, Munnu Khan, Mohammed Kalim

Salman Khan faces the following charges in the 2002 hit-and-run case:
 
Section 304 II of  Indian Penal Code:  Culpable Homicide not amounting to murder

Section 337 of Indian Penal Code: Causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others

Section 338 of Indian Penal Code: Causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others

Section 3(1) of Motor Vehicles Act: No person shall drive a motor vehicle in any public place unless he holds an effective driving licence issued to him authorising him to drive the vehicle.

Section 134 of Motor Vehicles Act: Duty of driver in case of accident and injury to a person

Section 187 of Motor Vehicles Act: Punishment for drunken driving

Section 185 of Motor Vehicles Act: If a driver or an owner fails to report involvement of his/her vehicle in an accident and give the required information to the Police Officer concerned, he/she shall be punishable with imprisonment up to 3 months or fine up to 500/- or both in addition to the punishment for the accident, in case convicted

Section 279: Rash driving or riding on a public way

Media crew outside the court in Mumbai where Salman Khan's 2002 hit-and-run verdict is scheduled to be announced today.


'We want relief, not punishment for Salman Khan,' says victim

Salman Khan's father Salim Khan, and brother Sohail Khan reach Salman's residence ahead of the 2002 hit-and-run case verdict.




Salman Khan hit-and-run case verdict: Crowd of outside Salman Khan's residence.


Actor Shah Rukh Khan visits Salman Khan at his residence hours before the 2002 hit-and-run case verdict.



Salman Khan Hit-and-Run: Verdict Today, Rs 200 Crore Riding on Actor

Salman Khan

A Session Court in Mumbai will today decide if actor Salman Khan is guilty of ramming his SUV into a bakery in 2002, killing one person.  Mr Khan, 49, has two works-in-progress that will release this year and is juggling shooting schedules for both.
Salman Khan arrives in Mumbai on Tuesday evening, ahead of the verdict in the hit-and-run case


Charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder, the actor could be jailed for up to 10 years if convicted.


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