Netizens React to ‘Guilty’ Verdict in Salman Khan Blackbuck Case

While the fans lamented the verdict, others wrote about delayed justice.

A trial court in Jodhpur, on Thursday, 5 April, convicted Salman Khan in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case. His co-stars – Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Sonali Bendre and Neelam have been acquitted. Khan has been awarded a five-year jail term in the 20-year-old case under Section 51 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972.

Netizens seemed to be waiting for the verdict with bated breath. While some welcomed the judgement by the Jodhpur rural court, others continued to be skeptical. His fans expectedly invoked his ‘humane’ side.

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Kya se kya ho gaya? :(

Posted by Quint Neon on Thursday, April 5, 2018

The real shocker in the Salman Khan case is that it's taken 20 years for a verdict. The black buck would have died a natural death by now !

— sonia singh (@soniandtv) April 4, 2018

Asaram Bapu waiting for Salman Khan in the jail. #BlackBuckPoachingCase pic.twitter.com/xa2md3G6xQ

— Bollywood Gandu (@BollywoodGandu) April 5, 2018

The fuss over black bucks - Anyone would think they are cows.

— Naomi Datta (@nowme_datta) April 5, 2018

Today: #SalmanKhan convicted in the #BlackBuckPoachingCase.

Later:
Salman out on bail.

Even Later:
Salman launches "Being Black Buck" t-shirts.
3% profits go to charity.

More Later:
Salman fans applaud Salman for being a conservationist.
"Tiger Innocent Hai" makes $2 billion.

— Sorabh Pant (@hankypanty) April 5, 2018

So much talk on channels about how Salman Khan's image has changed over the years. His charity, loyalty and blah blah. How does it matter to the blackbuck? 🙃

— Dhanya Rajendran (@dhanyarajendran) April 5, 2018

#SalmanKhan trying to change his verdict right now! #BlackBuckPoachingCase #Jodhpur pic.twitter.com/A3vIhBqDYP

— Namita Handa (@namitahanda) April 5, 2018

It would have been ridiculous if the judge had come to the conclusion that the Black Buck committed suicide! No matter how old the case might be, or how popular the accused is, important the justice is finally being done in the case.

— Rahul Kanwal (@rahulkanwal) April 5, 2018

Zafar Sareshwala on TV: Salman Khan targeted for being a muslim. Says the man who facilitated the kite flying with Modi

— Rana Ayyub (@RanaAyyub) April 5, 2018

After 20 years, #Jodhpur court convicts #SalmanKhan in #BlackBuckPoachingCase. Buck killed in 1998, There is a possibility that by now Buck might've taken a rebirth. He/She too read this verdict and praise our Judiciary System. Now, let's see in how much time Salman will get bail

— Anshul Saxena (@AskAnshul) April 5, 2018

Only Salman Khan convicted in #BlackBuckPoachingCase, while others have been acquitted by the Jodhpur court.

WEREN'T THEY SUPPOSED TO BE SAATH SAATH?! pic.twitter.com/0YNo0I4zOG

— Aaqib Raza Khan (@aaqibrk) April 5, 2018

I don't know why everyone is going crazy over the verdict of "Salman Khan" 's case. He is going to appeal in higher courts and continue acting happily and that verdict will take another 20 years to come and who knows what happens in 2038!

— V Gopalan (@TheGopalan) April 5, 2018

#BlackBuckPoachingCase Court's Verdict:- it appears that the black buck saw a Salman Khan film and hence committed suicide, no fault in our rich stars

— Insanemaelstrom (@Insanemaelstro1) April 5, 2018

TV channels telling us Salman Khan could hardly sleep in Jodhpur’s 5-star-hotel last night, went to Gym, went to the pool...did not eat much. क़यामत की रात थी, says one channel

— Aman Sharma (@AmanKayamHai_ET) April 5, 2018

Job Opening for Lead Actor -

- Race 3
- Kick 2
- Dabangg 3
- Bharat
- Wanted 2
- Partner 2
- Sher Khan

Qualifications - Unmarried, 50+ yrs, Fair, Minimum 10 FIRs against you, Shirt removing habit, Look like Salman Khan
#BlackBuckPoachingCase #Jodhpur

— Ankesh Sagar (@ankeshsagar) April 5, 2018

Bigg Boss winner Hina Khan batted for the convicted star, ahead of the verdict.

@BeingSalmanKhan all the best Bhai for today verdict... You are being human.. 😘❤️ #WeSupportSalmanKhan #BlackBuckPoachingCase @ShindeShilpaS pic.twitter.com/Paz9mDAswv

— We Support Salman Khan (@being_rajkumar) April 5, 2018

Salman Khan convicted in 20 year old poaching case: While those responsible for killing thousands in Godhra riots, murder of Ishrat Jahan, Justice Loya, Sohrabuddin are FREE & rule the country..!

— Salman Nizami (@SalmanNizami_) April 5, 2018

'Aaj ki party meri taraf se': #Blackbucks after the #SalmanKhanPoachingCase judgement.

Posted by Quint Neon on Thursday, April 5, 2018

Pic 1 :- Salman Khan before Verdict
Pic 2 :- Salman Khan after Verdict pic.twitter.com/KkRNy0OXjx

— शाहरुख मोदी भक्त !! (@BeBachani) April 5, 2018

'Aaj ki party meri taraf se': #Blackbucks after the #SalmanKhanPoachingCase judgement. pic.twitter.com/5wdaHiX5tB

— Quint Neon (@QuintNeon) April 5, 2018

Blackbucks like this.#SalmanKhan #BlackBuckPoachingCase pic.twitter.com/X1bXQXSh1g

— Quint Neon (@QuintNeon) April 5, 2018

Salman, lesson learned? #BlackBuckPoachingCase pic.twitter.com/OGHLKwwdfV

— Quint Neon (@QuintNeon) April 5, 2018

Feeling very bad for @BeingSalmanKhan ! The man with a golden heart. In a country where hardcore criminals are acquitted, tadipaars are hailed as chanakyas, chief ministers are encounter specialists, an actor only because he’s a super star is convicted in a #BlackBuckCase 😡

— Sadhavi Khosla (@sadhavi) April 5, 2018

There's absolutely no doubt about the fact that Salman Khan is paying a price for his super stardom n yes his last name does play a part.Why does pressure 4m certain vested interests in media n politics result in harming a man who does great social work n is a Huge Patriot!!

— Faridoon Shahryar (@iFaridoon) April 5, 2018