6;50 pm: Shoba De speaking to CNN-IBN:
4:45 pm: Bombay High Court grants Salman Khan interim bail up to 8 May. On Friday, the High Court will hear his bail plea.
4:45 pm: Bombay High Court grants Salman Khan interim bail up to 8 May. On Friday, the High Court will hear his bail plea.
2:59 pm: Salman’s lawyer move HC for bail application, will appeal for the bail in front of Justice Thipsay.
2:45 pm: Full copy of judgement order to come out at 4:00 pm according to CNN-IBN.
2: 35 pm: Salman may spend night in Jail, move HC for bail tomorrow says CNN-IBN.
2: 07 pm: Everything now depends on how Salman Khan’s lawyer presents the case: Ujjwal Nikam (Senior Lawyer).
2:02 pm: Public Prosecutor Pradeep Gharat speaks:
Court accepted Salman Khan’s fault. Copy of judgement yet to reach me.
–Pradeep Gharat, Public Prosecutor
1:44 pm:
Today’s judgement has made it very clear that no one is above the law.....I am very happy that this case has been heard and the punishment has been pronounced.
–Abha Singh, Lawyer in the hit-and-run case
1:34 pm: Salman Khan sentenced to 5 years in prison, will be taken into police custody and then to Arthur Road jail. He will now have to approach the Bombay High Court for bail.
1:06 pm: Actor Arjun Kapoor stands by Salman Khan.
12:58 pm: Salman’s lawyers submit medical certificate, state he is unwell.
12:52 pm: Salman Khan verdict takes its toll, Eros shares dip. Salman is the star of Bajrangi Bhaijaan, a film produced by Eros.
12:39 pm: Arguments on quantum of punishment conclude, sentencing to take place at 1:10 pm.
12:30 pm: Prosecutor asks for maximum punishment for Salman, says this case should serve as a deterrent.
12:25 pm: Public prosecutor Pradeep Gharat begins his argument
12: 20 pm: “Don’t punish Salman for being an actor” – Salman Khan’s lawyer
12:18 pm: Salman Khan’s lawyer Shrikant Shivade to judge: “Please do not give a sentence of more than 3 years... SC has not given a sentence greater than 3 years in such cases.”
12:13 pm: Salman Khan is still standing in the witness box , as his lawyer continues to argue on his behalf. Prosecution seeks maximum sentence for Salman.
12:11 pm: Media and police have now started physically assaulting each other outside courtroom 52. Police has shut the doors of courtroom 52 after a spat with media, a section of the media is stranded outside the courtroom.
12:07 pm: Heated exchanges continue between media and police outside courtroom 52, judge intervenes, tells all to keep quiet
12:07 pm: Heated exchanges continue between media and police outside courtroom 52, judge intervenes, tells all to keep quiet
11:57 am: “I am praying for a lesser sentence for Salman” – Hema Malini
11:55 am: Salman Khan breaks down in court.
11: 50 am: Legal options before Salman
11: 48 am: Sohail Khan left the court premises since Salman Khan’s mother fell ill at their residence.
11: 40 am: Sohail Khan, Salman’s brother walks out of court.
11:38 am: Salman Khan’s lawyer pleads with judge for max sentence of 2 years and a fine, keeping in mind Salman Khan’s humanitarian work.
11:30 am: Salman Khan convicted in 2002 hit-and-run case. Quantum of punishment likely to be announced today. If the sentence is less than 3 years, Salman can apply for bail.
11:30 am: Salman Khan convicted in 2002 hit-and-run case. Quantum of punishment likely to be announced today. If the sentence is less than 3 years, Salman can apply for bail.
11:20 am: Arguments on sentencing have already begun.
11:15 am: “You were driving the car. Not probable Ashok Singh was driving,” says Sessions Court Judge. All charges against Salman Khan proved. Salman Khan looks down as verdict is announced.
11:12 am: Judge enters courtroom. Salman and his family are already inside.
11:01 am: Verdict to be read out on the 13-year-old case at 11:15 am
Hit and run and drunk driving both are much aggravating things, if it’s proved that Salman was driving it will create problem for him.
– KTS Tulsi, Senior Lawyer
11:00 am: Tamil Groups protest against Salman Khan outside the court.
Heard loud noise, then heard people asking for help”bachao”, so I came running. When I came close the scene I recognized Salman,didn’t see whether he was driving or not,he was standing out of car when I came.
– John Francis Fernandes, eye witness in the hit-and-run case
10:50 am: Prayers offered for Salman’s acquittal in Kanpur, UP.
10:40 am: Salman Khan arrives at Mumbai Sessions court accompanied by his family except his parents. Congress leader Baba Sidiqqui is also present. His bodyguard Shera was in the back seat.
10:00 am: Salman Khan quipped about his verdict today on his Facebook page.
A Mumbai sessions court will pronounce its verdict on the hit-and-run case today against Bollywood superstar Salman Khan who, if convicted, could face up to 10 years in jail. Salman likely to meet his counsel before reaching sessions court.
Only the lawyers, media and the court staff will be allowed to be present.
Security has been beefed up at the Mumbai sessions court which will pronounce its verdict on Salman Khan who, if convicted, could face up to 10 years in jail.
49-year-old Bollywood actor Salman Khan is accused in a 12-year-old case. On September 2002, the actor’s SUV rammed onto a roadside bakery in Bandra, Mumbai. One person was killed and four others were injured.
Salman’s family and friends have already reached the court.
Salman likely to meet his counsel before reaching sessions court himself.
The judgement in the over 12-year-old case, whose trial saw many twists and turns, can make or mar the career of the actor on whom many investments ride on. Some of which are over Rs 200 crore.
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