State of Maharashtra vs Salman Khan — 2002 Hit-and-Run Case

Bollywood actor Salman Khan was involved in a 2002 hit-and-run incident in Mumbai where his vehicle struck a bakery, resulting in casualties. Following a trial and subsequent appeal, the Bombay High Court overturned his earlier conviction.

Type: Court matter
State: Maharashtra
Court / station: Bombay High Court
Watching: 0

Hit-and-RunRash and negligent driving

Case details

AI-extracted — may be inaccurate

Judgment delivered: 10 Dec 2015
Verdict: Acquitted
Prevailing party: Defence / Accused

Judgement

The Bombay High Court overturned the conviction, citing a lack of sufficient evidence to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the actor was driving the vehicle at the time of the incident.

Updates

News10 Dec 2015
Salman Khan: Bollywood actor cleared over hit-and-run
The high court in the Indian city of Mumbai has overturned Bollywood star Salman Khan's conviction for a 2002 hit-and-run case.
Explanation in simple terms
The court has officially cleared Bollywood actor Salman Khan of all charges related to his 2002 hit-and-run case. This decision means he is no longer legally responsible for the incident that occurred over a decade ago. The judge ruled that there was not enough evidence to prove he was the one driving the vehicle at the time of the accident. Consequently, he has been acquitted and will not face any further punishment for this case.
bbc.com
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salman khan hit and run case News
On 28 September 2002, Bollywood actor Salman Khan was arrested for rash and negligent driving after his car ran into a bakery in Mumbai; one person ...
Explanation in simple terms
The 2002 hit-and-run case involving actor Salman Khan concluded with his acquittal by the Bombay High Court in 2015. The court ruled that the prosecution failed to provide enough evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that he was driving the vehicle or under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. As a result, all charges against him were dropped, and he was cleared of all criminal liability in this matter.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com

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