Live: HC grants interim bail to Salman Khan, complaint filed against Abhijeet

After 8 hours in court, Salman Khan finally leaves court

Actor Salman Khan, who was sentenced to five years in prison by the Mumbai’s sessions court, has finally left the court premises after 8 hours. 

As his car drove out of the gates, a sea of photographers and fans followed. The actor was acompanied by his sisters Alvira and Arpita. His brother Sohail was also by his side. 

While Salman was supposed to be taken to the Arthur Road jail today, he got relief when the Bombay High Court granted him 2 days of interim bail. 

Mumbai: Salman Khan leaves from Sessions Court. #SalmanVerdict pic.twitter.com/9Jj2Z0ueF4

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2015

Bombay HC gives two days interim bail to Salman Khan in 2002-hit-and-run case

Now reports suggest that Salman Khan has been given interim bail for two days by the Bombay High Court. 

The next bail hearing is on 8 May. 

High Court granted 2days interim bail to Salman Khan since judgment copy was not given in time to court #SalmanVerdict

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2015

What another 2002-hit-and-run case victim has to say on the verdict

We are happy with #SalmanVerdict , but we should also be given compensation: Mohd Kalim (Victim of Hit & Run case) pic.twitter.com/9fVV5BWSmL

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2015

What another 2002-hit-and-run case victim has to say on the verdict

We are happy with #SalmanVerdict , but we should also be given compensation: Mohd Kalim (Victim of Hit & Run case) pic.twitter.com/9fVV5BWSmL

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2015

Salman Khan’s lawyers move Bombay HC seeking bail

Salman Khan’s lawyers have moved the Bombay HC seeking bail in the 2002-hit-and-run case. According to NDTV reports senior lawyer Harish Salve will argue for the actor. 

The hearing of his plea has been postponed to 4.30 pm.

Salman a nice person, but cannot contradict court verdict, says Hema Malini

Bollywood actress and Lok Sabha MP Hema Malini reacted to Salman Khan’s conviction saying, “He is a wonderful person, this verdict will sadden his fans, but we cannot contradict the court’s verdict.”

Conviction doesn’t matter, I need compensation, says 2002-hit-and-run victim

One of the victims of the 2002-hit-and-run case tells CNN-IBN “God has punished him. But what will we do with a punishment? I need compensation.”

Now Karan Johar, Sushmita Sen tweet in support of Salman Khan

And if Abhijit’s Twitter rant wasn’t enough, now “emotional” Karan Johar has tweeted showing support for Salman Khan. Meanwhile Sushmita Sen says, “There is an enormous difference between being a criminal and being human.” We would like to suggest two other kinds of people to Sen: ones who get drunk and run over people and ones who don’t. The first should be in jail.

There is an enormous difference between being a criminal and being human. True justice is then served. Keep d faith @BeingSalmanKhan

— sushmita sen (@thesushmitasen) May 6, 2015

Prayers n strength 4 my friend @BeingSalmanKhan n his family. Harsh sentencing doesn't mean justice. Must appeal. Deeply saddened.

— sushmita sen (@thesushmitasen) May 6, 2015

Salman’s lawyer reaches HC to seek bail, hearing likely at 4 pm

And even as Bollywood cries over Salman Khan’s verdict, his sister and lawyer have reached the Bombay High Court to move a bail application. They will approach Justice Thipsay according to ANI reports.

Meanwhile Times Now reports that the HC is to hear Salman’s bail plea at 4 pm.

Salman's lawyer move HC for bail application, will appeal for the bail in front of Justice Thipsay.

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2015

Salman's lawyer and sister reach High Court, will try for his earliest bail. #SalmanVerdict

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2015

Hum saath saath hai, Bollywood seems to be singing to Khan

After the pure stupid gold spouted by Farah Khan Ali and singer Abhijeet, came the ones who said, ‘he’s guilty, but, poor thing’. 

“It hurts when your own are punished, even if they are in the wrong. We love you and are standing by you,” Alia Bhatt announced on Twitter. Do you want to go ‘awww’? Hold your affections, there’s more in store.

Arjun Kapoor tweeted, “It doesn’t matter what anyone or any court says he doesn’t deserve this at any level…will stand by @BeingSalmanKhan no matter what…”

And then Parineeti Chopra exhorted the judge to see the beauty that Salman Khan is, as a human being is. Thank god, the judge pronounced his judgement before this came along, he may have just died from shock. “Hurts to think what could happen. We will always be with you. Hope the judge sees the beauty of the human being that Salman Khan is,” were Parineeti Chopra’s exact words. 

Can you hear ‘Hum Saath Saath Hai’, playing in the background. Hell, yeah!

It hurts when your own are punished, even if they are in the wrong. We love you and are standing by you

— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) May 6, 2015

Salman Khan sentenced. Bollywood reacts. Sajid Khan films pronounced intelligent. 

Who knew such horror was in the offing. I mean, really! If your brains haven’t melted and your eyes haven’t burnt out, you are right in expecting a call from the Avengers, asking you to join their team. 

The brilliant Bollywod reaction brigade was led by Farah Khan Ali. Farah, who? Jewellery designer to the stars, Susanne Khan’s sister and DJ Aqueel’s wife. Now, what did she say? Okay, the right question would be, what did she not?

First she said, “The govt should be responsible for housing ppl.If no 1was sleeping on d road in any other country Salman wuld not have driven over anybody.”

Then, when the government had just started to say WTF aloud, she said, “It’s like penalising a train driver because someone decided to cross the tracks and got killed in the bargain. #salmankhancase

And then, oh my god, a desi Mary Antoinette just jumped out of Twitter at you. “No one should be sleeping on the road or footpath. It is dangerous to do that just like it is dangerous to cross tracks.”

Have you just cramped your jaw because it hung open for too long, in shock? Okay, there’s more. So brace for it. 

To keep the gender balance right, singer Abhijeet jumped in, making sure Farah Khan Ali was not the only one looking like a twit. 

He said, “Kutta rd pe soyega kutte ki maut marega, roads garib ke baap ki nahi hai I ws homles an year nvr slept on rd @BeingSalmanKhan @sonakshisinha”.

*Moment of silence as you find ways to douse the fire in your head. We suggest, cold water and reporting the singer as a spam bot*

Now, we begin again. Here’s what all he said later.

“Mumbai ke road Aur footpath pe sone ka shauk hai ?? Y not at your village no vehicles to kill u.. Support @BeingSalmanKhan @sonakshisinha”

“Suicide is crime so is sleeping on footpath..80% homeles film ppl strugld achievd stardom but never slept on footpath,” he concludes. 

Phew. Did you ever accuse Sajid Khan films of being dumbest thing on the earth? Retract your statement, now!

No one’s above law, says prosecution lawyer Abha Singh

Speaking to the media, prosecution lawyer Abha Singh said that the day’s verdict proves that no one is above law. She added that the court concluded that Khan was really driving the car. Another prosecution lawyer, Pradeep Gharat, said, “We tried our best to bring the truth to light. We wanted the accused to get maximum punishment so that no one dares to repeat a crime like that.”

Today's judgement has made it clear that no one is above the law: Abha Singh #SalmanVerdict

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2015

Now, Salman Khan breaks down in court

Reports say that thought Salman Khan didn’t react immediately, as the verdict came, he broke down in court soon after. Also, Khan will not be able to move a bail application in the sessions court because if they announce a sentence for a period longer than three years, granting bail in the case no more lies in their jurisdiction. 

Salman Khan shocked by sentence, sits down and breaks down into tears #SalmanVerdict

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2015

Salman Khan hears verdict, reportedly stays ’expressionless’

According to a tweet from ANI, Khan kept his head lowered and showed no emotion as the judge read out the verdict. Khan will have to spend the night in jail, before he can move a bail application in the Bombay High Court tomorrow. Khan has also been fined Rs 500 for driving withut a licence. 

Salman Khan had no expression on his face, no tears, head was tilted down when Judge D W Deshpande announced a 5yr jail term #SalmanVerdict

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2015

Salman Khan gets five years in jail in 2002 hit-and-run case

The Mumbai sessions court and judge DW Deshpande has sentenced Salman Khan to five years in jail for the 2002 hit-and-run case. He will be taken into custody now and the police will decide which jail he will be placed in. Reports suggest that he may be taken to the Arthur Road jail tonight. Khan can appeal to the high court but not before he is taken to jail. The court has also ordered Khan to stop paying compensation to the victim’s family. 

Yes people, say hello to the new face of ‘dabangg’ – Judge Deshpande.

Oops, Khan suffers from ‘arteriovenus malformation in the setting of right trigeminal neuralgia’

Now, we are not sure what that is and how the air inside the jail will worsen it, but that’s what Salman Khan suffers from. His lawyers have submitted a certificate issued by a doctor to the court to plead for a light sentence. 

#SalmanKhan's medical report reveals he has heart problem http://t.co/USBSngJktR pic.twitter.com/zLXrr2jrgh

— IndiaToday (@IndiaToday) May 6, 2015

Salman Khan has ‘brain ailment’! Critics fist pump and say, ‘Knew it!’.

Salman Khan’s lawyers — who would have blamed Voldemort for the accident if they could have, given how many outrageous stories they have cooked up till now — has come up with yet another gem. And that is the fact that Salman Khan suffers from a ‘brain ailment’, which will aggravate if he has to spend time in jail. Like our entertainment editor Deepanjana Pal notes, anyone who has watched his films wouldn’t argue against that one fact!

In fact Firstpost’s Arun George reports that the defence has submitted documents to bolster their claims. We suspect, the said ‘documents’ were scripts of Kick and Jai Ho!

Jokes apart, logic seems to have gone for a toss in the defence lawyer’s pleas for a light setence. Firstpost’s Arun George reports that Khan has now asked for mercy, citing all the charities he runs. He has said that the charity work will be hit if he goes to jail. 

Prior to this, the lawyers said that the star has funded 600 heart surgeries. He said, Khan should be given a reprieve based on that fact. 

The prosecution, however, wants to make an example out of Khan. They have sought the maximum punishment for Khan.

Salman Khan to be sentenced today at 1.10 pm

Though initial reports suggested that the quantum of punishment will be announced tomorow, Firstpost’s Arun George, who is present at the court reports that the sentence will be announced today at 1.10 pm.

Court case takes Bollywood twist!

Salman Khan’s lawyers while making closing statements in court, claim that the actor suffers from a brain ailment that will worsen if he is sent to jail. Wait, what? This is the first we are hearing of Salman’s alleged brain aliment.

#SalmanGuilty | Khan's lawyers say he is suffering from a brain ailment, his condition will worsen if he is sent to jail. (via @charulpshah)

— Hindustan Times (@htTweets) May 6, 2015

Meanwhile, journalists and police clash in the court room

Where there is Salman Khan, how can action be far behind? The high god of fist fighting forced out of action, the media and police took it upon themselves to add the necessary spice to the proceedings. As Khan’s sisters got teary-eyed inside the courtroom and Sohail Khan almost picked up a fight outside, media personnel added to the show by clashing with the police. 

According to ANI, the judge had to shut them up, in order to let the proceedings go on without too many hiccups. Salman Khan in the witness box – we are sure there were people dying to click pictures and pile on some Twitter love. The result? Chaos!

Oh, there’s collateral damage too! Salman’s driver, Eros International are the victims

While falling Khan seems to have taken his associates down with him. First in line was Ashok Singh, Khan’s driver who had sprung a surprise on the prosecution in the eleventh hour, claiming he was behind the accident. Now, perjury charges have been slapped on him.

Eros International, producers of Khan’s upcoming film ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’, has taken a beating. The moment the verdict came out, the companies shares started falling. Shares of Eros International declined by over four percent to Rs 388. The trialer of the multi crore film was set for release on 22 May. Media reports had earlier said Eros awaiting the verdict to freeze their plans for the film’s distribution. With the conviction of the star, there could be some hiccups in the release of the film.

Court falls back on Alistair Perera case to come up with Salman Khan judgement

According to reports, the court fell back on the Alastair Perera hit-and-run case, where seven people died in 2002. Perera was sentenced to three years of imprisonment. 

IBN Live reports, “In 2006, the 21-year-old had allegedly rammed his Toyota Corolla in the pavement at Bandra killing 15 sleeping labourers. He was found to be intoxicated at the time.”

Maybe, Salman Khan’s lawyers can hope for a light sentence, considering the Perera case left seven people dead and yet he got away with three years of jail term.

Sohail Khan leaves court, accompanied by Baba Siddiqui 

Remember Baba Siddiqui, the Bandra MLA also known to choreograph rare Bollywood hugs? After all, he made Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan embrace, who would have even thought that it was possible, right? 

Siddiqui was seen leaving the court with Salman Khan’s brothers, helping him wade through a sea of media persons, pushing and shoving past them. He was accompanied by Arbaz Khan too.

Salman has been human, lawyer seems to say, pleading for minimum sentence

According to ANI, Salman Khan’s lawyers have pleaded with the court that he be given a sentence of maximum two years, in consideration of the ‘humanitarian work’ that the star had undertaken in the past few years.

Here’s an infographic on the charges slapped on Salman Khan

Quantum of punishment to be announced on Thursday

According to reports, the quantum of punishment in the case will be announced tomorrow. He can face up to ten years of rigorous imprisonment. However, Khan can appeal to higher courts against this judgment. Reports suggest that the higher courts will not conduct fresh rounds of examination of the witnesses. They will go through the judgement given by the sessions court to decide.

And trust Shobhaa De to come up with the most enlightening tweet on the development. Just after the judgement was out, De tweeted that things were not looking good for Salman Khan. Now how exactly can anything look good for a person who has just been convicted is beyond anyone’s understanding. Maybe Ms De can explain? 

Not looking good for Salman Khan.

— Shobhaa De (@DeShobhaa) May 6, 2015

Yes, this happened! Court convicts Salman Khan under charges of culpable homicide

Salman Khan has been convicted under the charges of culpable homicide, thirteen years after he is believed to have run over pavement dwellers killing one person. The judge told Salman Khan, “You were driving the car. You were under the influence of alcohol.”

In fact, he has been held guilty in all charges that were slapped against him.

Salman Khan’s one lucky man!

While you may have no doubts about it anyway, but you may want to consider the quote of a man who was a witness in the case. According to ANI, who got to talk to Francis Fernandes, an eye-witness, he heard a loud bang and people crying ‘bachao’! However, ANI follows it up with another tweet where Fernandes claims that he saw Salman Khan standing outside the car, and he can’t be sure whether he was driving it. Now, that would corroborate the statement of his driver Ashok Singh, who claimed that Salman was in the car, but not driving it. Singh has claimed that he was the one who drove the car and run the people over. 

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

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2015

While Salman Khan has reached the Mumbai sessions court for his verdict, fans have been flocking to his residence to show their support. 

Seen at Salman Khan’s residence in Mumbai #SalmanVerdict pic.twitter.com/90D38Lo72s

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2015

Mumbai: Salman Khan reaches Sessions Court #SalmanVerdict pic.twitter.com/n0hT4a60NC

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2015

Public procecutor in the Salman Khan case has given a statement to the media ahead of the verdict. “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.”

In coming hours court will pronounce it's verdict: Pradeep Gharat (Public prosecutor) on #SalmanVerdict pic.twitter.com/MZEqJ3psbk

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2015

Superstar Salman Khan’s younger sister Arpita Khan Sharma has extended thanks to her brother’s die-hard fans for their relentless support, ahead of the verdict today in the 2002 hit-and-run case involving him. The 49-year-old actor is facing charges under IPC for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, which attracts maximum 10 years imprisonment. Judge D W Deshpande has summoned Salman to the sessions court at 11.15 AM when the verdict is expected to be delivered in the over 12-year-old case.     

“Today is a big day for us & we know we are not alone. Thank you for your Dua’s, love & support always. God bless!” tweeted Arpita, who recently got married to Aayush Sharma in a lavish ceremony hosted by Salman. PTI

Today is a big day for us & we know we are not alone.Thank you for your Dua's , love & support always. God bless !

— Arpita Khan Sharma (@khanarpita) May 6, 2015

Media waits patiently for Salman Khan’s arrival outside the Mumbai sessions court.

Kab aayega Salman! Media crew waiting outside the back gate of sessions court. #SalmanVerdict @ibnlive pic.twitter.com/KPZgRhwGZJ

— Shawan Sen (@shawansen) May 6, 2015

Mumbai: Sohail Khan reaches Sessions Court #SalmanVerdict pic.twitter.com/Drf0XfhtM0

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2015

Sohail Khan and Baba Siddique arrive at Mumbai sessions court for Salman Khan’s verdict in the 2002 hit and run case.

Watch Salman Khan say his goodbyes to his family and receive conciliatory back-pats from well wishers. Big day ahead for the actor. 

Mumbai: Salman Khan leaves for Sessions Court #SalmanVerdict https://t.co/oeQuqy3hcS

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2015

Salman Khan is reportedly going to enter the court from the back gate.

Salman expected to enter from the back gate of sessions court. Mumbai Police gears up #SalmanVerdict @ibnlive pic.twitter.com/1tfKnM4fif

— Shawan Sen (@shawansen) May 6, 2015

According to NDTV, Salman Khan being driven to court for verdict by man who says he was driving the night of 2002 accident.

Salman Khan leaves his residence with a convoy of four cars. He is accompanied by his sisters, Alvira and Arpita along with with his brother-in-law and bodyguard. He is expected to reach the sessions court in 30-40 mins.

Mumbai: Salman khan leaves for Sessions Court #SalmanVerdict pic.twitter.com/KqAXaKW7IJ

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2015

As Salman Khan leaves his Bandra residence with his entourage, the media and fans are currently chasing his car down with their cameras in tow.

Salman Khan leaves for Mumbai sessions court. 

Mumbai: Salman khan leaves for Sessions Court #SalmanVerdict pic.twitter.com/H0AgAgfz8m

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2015

Fans pray for a verdict in favour of Salman Khan. 

Varanasi: People offer prayers for Salman Khan #SalmanVerdict pic.twitter.com/UOe03kl00f

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2015

Here is a detailed timeline of events in the Salman Khan hit-and-run case from 2002 to 2015. You can read it here .

Salman Khan will leave his residence shortly. He is expected in court at 11:15 am.

Mumbai: Salman Khan to leave shortly (In Pic-Outside Salman Khan's residence) #SalmanVerdict pic.twitter.com/KyCAtdH6xC

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2015

Salman Khan’s sister Arpita Khan arrives at the actor’s residence in Bandra.

Mumbai: Arpita (Salman's sister) reaches Salman Khan's residence #SalmanVerdict pic.twitter.com/QQR3TZ5oFg

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2015

Mumbai: Salim Khan (father of Salman Khan) reaches Salman Khan's residence #SalmanVerdict pic.twitter.com/XyFci8zrAN

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2015

Salman’s family turns up at his residence ahead to actor leaving for court

The actor’s family is turning up at his residence to meet with him ahead of the verdict. Khan has been at his Bandra home since yesterday and could leave soon to meet with his lawyer, according to Times Now. 

Mumbai: Sohail Khan reaches Salman Khan's residence #SalmanVerdict pic.twitter.com/NFUW6qlNR8

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2015

So what to expect today

The court has asked Salman Khan to be present in court at 11:15 am today. However, it’s not just the verdict for the actor that will be pronounced. 

The court would also pass order tomorrow on an application filed by activist Santosh Daundkar alleging that police had committed perjury (giving false evidence) by examining a wrong set of doctors and delaying the trial by three years.

On the day of the verdict, #WeLoveYouSalmanKhan trends

Not surprisingly the actor’s legion of fans are out on  Twitter hoping for the best. Here are some of the tweets in support of the actor. You can read more on that here

If World Is Against Salman Khan
Then I Am Against The World...!#WeLoveYouSalmanKhan

— Nawab (@Palvashsheikh) May 6, 2015

Allah Bless you Salman @BeingSalmanKhan #WeLoveYouSalmanKhan

— ⟭⟬⟬⟭ ⁷ ꪜ (@Sahra1236) May 6, 2015