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Actor Salman Khan has been acquitted by the Bombay High Court in the 2002 hit-and-run case, in which he had earlier been sentenced to five years in jail.
Few hours after the verdict, Salman Khan thanked his family and fans in a tweet. Meanwhile, outside the star's Mumbai home, the fans who had gathered erupted in excited cheers. (Click here to read more)
Actor Salman Khan leaves court after he was acquitted in 2002 hit-and-run case
I accept the decision of the judiciary with humility. I thank my family, friends & fans for their support & prayers .
- Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) December 10, 2015
Actor Salman Khan leaving the court after he was acquitted in 2002 Hit and Run Case
Salman Khan's Friends Celebrate His Acquittal on Twitter
Salman Khan is a free man after being acquitted of all charges in the 2002 hit-and-run case by the Bombay High Court. Bollywood colleagues tweeted included directors Subhash Ghai, who co-produced the remake of his film Hero with Mr Khan this year, and Milap Zaveri, writer of Salman Khan's 2005 film Lucky: No Time For Love. Singer Mika Singh and Censor Board member Ashoke Pandit also tweeted.
Salman Khan is a free man after being acquitted of all charges in the 2002 hit-and-run case by the Bombay High Court. Bollywood colleagues tweeted included directors Subhash Ghai, who co-produced the remake of his film Hero with Mr Khan this year, and Milap Zaveri, writer of Salman Khan's 2005 film Lucky: No Time For Love. Singer Mika Singh and Censor Board member Ashoke Pandit also tweeted.
God is always kind to good human beings, @BeingSalmanKhan with gods blessings is freed today from a hanging sword for thirteen years.cheers🍀
- Subhash Ghai (@SubhashGhai1) December 10, 2015Thank u Sr. counsel #AmitDesai & Adv. #ShrikantShivde for brilliantly fighting d case & getting @BeingSalmanKhan acquitted. #SalmanWalksFree
- Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) December 10, 2015 Maharashtra govt will decide on further course of action in Salman case after examining High Court verdict, says CM Devendra Fadnavis
Read 10 Main Observations Made By The Judge
The Bombay High Court on Thursday acquitted Salman Khan saying that he cannot be convicted on the basis of the evidence produced in the 2002 hit-and-run case, in what is being seen as a major relief for the actor.
The Bombay High Court on Thursday acquitted Salman Khan saying that he cannot be convicted on the basis of the evidence produced in the 2002 hit-and-run case, in what is being seen as a major relief for the actor.
Salman Khan's passport will also be returned back to him-Amit Desai,Salman Khan's lawyer #salmankhanverdict pic.twitter.com/rNgSW7iSYO
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 10, 2015
Salman Khan Broke Down in Court; at His Home, Fans Cheered
Outside the star's Mumbai home, the fans who had gathered erupted in excited cheers. Galaxy Apartments, the Khan residence in Bandra, became a hub of activity as Thursday morning wore on.
Outside the star's Mumbai home, the fans who had gathered erupted in excited cheers. Galaxy Apartments, the Khan residence in Bandra, became a hub of activity as Thursday morning wore on.
Fans gather outside Salman Khan's residence in Mumbai to celebrate his acquittal #salmankhanverdict pic.twitter.com/OiXuwHGVUI
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 10, 2015 Reaction on Salman Khan's Verdict
- As a film industry person and a friend I am very happy and relieved. May god bless him: Kirron Kher
- We should respect judiciary's verdict and abide by it: Babul Supriyo
- Extremely happy, would like to congratulate the High Court: Shobhaa De
- We are very relived, we all had faith in our judiciary: Baba Siddique
- Very satisfying. It's a big relief for him and he is very happy: Amit Desai, Salman Khan's lawyer
- Sad day. I hope Maharashtra Government will appeal against the verdict in Supreme Court: Abha Singh, Senior Lawyer
- The case had an impact on his personal life. He could have married at an early age, now he is 50: Subhash Ghai
Salman, surrounded by his family members, breaks down after hearing the verdict: Press Trust of India
Salman Khan Acquitted By Bombay High Court In 2002 Hit-And-Run Case
Salman Khan has been acquitted by the Bombay High Court in the 2002 hit-and-run case, in which he had earlier been sentenced to five years in jail. "On basis of evidences produced by the prosecution, the appellant cannot be convicted, no matter how differently the common man thinks," the court said on Thursday.
Salman Khan has been acquitted by the Bombay High Court in the 2002 hit-and-run case, in which he had earlier been sentenced to five years in jail. "On basis of evidences produced by the prosecution, the appellant cannot be convicted, no matter how differently the common man thinks," the court said on Thursday.
