Salman Khan convicted in 2002 hit-and-run case: Blow by blow account

Eyewitness’ mother wants Salman’s bail to be cancelled


While Salman Khan is basking in the glory of Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Sushilabai Patil, mother of the prime eyewitness in the 2002 hit-and-run case isn’t too happy with the direction in which the court proceedings have veered. According to a report, she has intervened in the appeal filed by the actor against his conviction by filing a plea to cancel Salman’s bail. Though the High court has rejected the plea, Sushilabai claims that her son, Ravindra Patil, had died mysteriously and thus Salman Khan's bail needed to be cancelled. Reportedly, Justice AR Joshi dismissed the intervention application, saying that Sushilabai did not have any locus standi in the case. The HC has said that if Sushilabai has any complaints regarding foul play in her son's death, she should approach an appropriate forum, concluded the report.


Read on to know why the Bombay High Court has postponed hearing on Salman's appeal against his conviction...

The Bombay High Court had postponed Salman Khan's appeal to July 27 as the compilation from Marathi to English is not complete as yet, a report stated. The actor had appealed against his conviction but five of the volumes of the appeal documents contained papers in Marathi and required to be translated. The paper book of the appeal was ready and submitted to court but it contained five volumes which need to be translated into English. The language used in the High Court is English and all documents in any other language, used in lower courts as evidence, must be translated into English.

While Salman Khan’s appeal in the case is repeatedly being delayed since June 15, 2015, read on to find out Maharashtra government’s reply to activist, Mansoor Darvesh’s RTI that sought information on the case…

According to an IANS report, on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, an activist said that the Maharashtra government's Home and Law & Judiciary departments do not have any records pertaining to the Salman Khan accident case of September 28, 2002. A Right To Information query by Mansoor Darvesh has revealed that the files were burnt in the June 21, 2012 devastating fire that engulfed Mantralaya, the state government headquarters in South Mumbai. Quoting the activist, the report stated that the activist had filed the RTI query to the two departments seeking information on the total number of counsels, lawyers, solicitors, legal advisors, public prosecutors, etc. engaged and appointed by the state government to fight the case and he had even asked for the total expenses incurred by the state on the case, from the start in 2002 till the judgement by the Mumbai sessions court on May 6 this year. The report further stated that on the activist's query, the government responded with partial information stating that the documents related to the case were lost in the 2012 fire and "therefore, cannot be made available."

After being convicted, Salman is currently out on bail and has recently sought permission to fly abroad. Read on to find out how much did the actor have to shell out to get the permission...

Salman Khan to pay Rs 2 lakh as foreign travel security

A lot has been written about Bollywood actor, Salman Khan being granted permission to travel abroad to UAE for the Indo-Bollywood award function to be held on May 29. However, according to a report, the Bombay High Court has asked the actor to pay a cash security of Rs 2 lakh before flying out to Dubai. The court has allowed him to travel abroad for a performance based on certain conditions, which also included providing details of his travel itinerary and the place where he will stay in Dubai. The report further mentioned that the actor must report his presence at the consulate in Dubai on his arrival there and also prior to his departure. The judge also directed Khan to return his passport to the cops within 12 hours of coming back to Mumbai and also directed him to inform the High Court that he has returned.

Read on to know about a video message recorded by Salman Khan for his fans...

Salman Khan will be performing in Dubai at an award function and the actor has confirmed it himself. Buzz doing the rounds suggested that the actor may or may not be able to travel abroad due to the impending verdict in the 2002 hit-and-run case. A video featuring Salman has surfaced on YouTube in which the actor is conveying the message to his fans. He said that he is going to be in Meydan, Dubai on the 29th of May for the Awards function. Reportedly, the actor will reach Dubai on May 28, 2015 and will perform on the 29th.

While Salman has confirmed his travel to Dubai despite the impending verdict, read further to get a blow by blow account of the case...

The Bombay High Court admitted an appeal filed by actor Salman Khan and observed that the challenge to the conviction for charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder needs serious consideration. While the actor’s case was compared to the Alistair Pereira’s, who mowed down seven persons asleep on a Bandra pavement, experts say culpable homicide law is open to interpretation. According to a report, advocate Majeed Memon was quoted saying that the law needs to be applied only after careful consideration of the facts of each case. He further added that while both the cases were different, death was caused in both.

While Salman’s case will be heard soon in the High Court, read on to know what Salman’s bodyguard, the late constable Ravindra Patil had to say in his version of the story regarding the 2002 hit-and-run case…

Salman Khan's bodyguard, constable Ravindra Patil, who had testified in court that the actor was driving the car at the time of 2002 hit-and-run accident, died due to tuberculosis. Now that the verdict is out and Salman has been found guilty of all charges, Patil's mother, Sushilabai said to Mid-day that her son’s soul can now truly rest in peace, as his statement was the key evidence in the case. Quoting Patil's brother, Virendra Patil, the report stated that though Ravindra died of tuberculosis, he was fit and fine till this case occurred. His health went into a downward spiral after the incident and during the case (proceedings). He further added that his mother believed it was Salman Khan and the stress of the case that led to Patil's ill health and, subsequently, his death.

Click further to see a picture of Aamir Khan visiting Salman Khan post his interim bail...

Just a day after Salman Khan was sentenced to five years of imprisonment in the 2002 hit-and-run case, the actor's close friend, Aamir Khan, visited him. Aamir Khan was spotted hugging Salman as he left from his building. Salman Khan accompanied Aamir to his car but his face didn't reveal much about what he was going through. From doing films together to dancing at Arpita Khan's wedding, the two stars share a close friendship. Aamir is just one of the many stars who have visited the actor's residence in Bandra. MSN chief Raj Thackeray and Nitesh Rane also visited the actor.

Read on to know how Ashok Singh's family is reacting to the verdict...

Salman Khan's driver, Ashok Singh, who claimed to have been driving at the time of the 2002 hit-and-run incident, drove the actor to court on Wednesday (May 6, 2015) morning. He stayed back after sessions court held Salman guilty of running over people sleeping on a Bandra pavement 13 years ago, and even drove him back home as he got bail. But there was no trace of the day's dramatic events at Singh's flat in Versova's Mhada colony, suggests a report. When TOI went to Singh's 350 sq ft house, his wife and younger son were not at home. His elder son Shikhar (25), said he was unaware about his parents' whereabouts. When TOI informed him of the verdict, Shikhar said he had just switched on the television. "I don't want to comment on anything. I have just returned from night shift and hardly communicated with my father for the last few days. Besides, we rarely discuss anything about it at home," he said. Earlier, on Monday (May 4, 2015), Singh's wife Anita had said, "My husband hardly speaks about the actor at home. He has been working with the actor since 1989 when he (actor) just entered the film industry. We are from Uttar Pradesh and it was initially a struggle before my husband got the job."

Read further to know all that happened on the day of the verdict...

Latest update on Salman Khan 2002 hit-and-run case

May 6, 7:20 pm: Salman Khan leaves for home after Sessions Court receives bail papers

After all the twists and turns in the 13-year-old hit-and-run case, Salman Khan finally left for his home after Sessions Court received the bail papers. Barely hours after he was sentenced to five years imprisonment, Salman was granted an interim bail of 48 hours on medical grounds by the Bombay High Court. Earlier in the morning, Salman was handed out a five-year jail term by Mumbai Sessions Court after being found guilty of all charges in the case. This news will definitely come as a relief for the star and his family. The actor is expected to reach his home in Bandra anytime soon.

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Salman Khan gets interim relief

After a quick turn of events, Salman Khan can now breathe easy for two days. The Bombay High Court has granted him interim relief till May 8 on grounds of not getting the copy of the court order which sentenced him to 5 years in jail.

A detailed hearing will be held on May 8 when Salman will appear in the Bombay High Court. Senior lawyer Harish Salve argued for the superstar on a notice of just 10 minutes as he was present in court for another case. While the court has said that the actor is not required to give any more compensation, the kin of the victim, who died in the hit-and-run case, has said that though he is happy with the verdict, compensation should be given to them.

Read on to know how Salman reacted after hearing the sentence.

Latest update on Salman Khan 2002 hit-and-run case

May 6, 3:45 pm: Salman’s bail plea to be heard by High Court

Salman Khan gets some relief as his bail plea will be heard by the Bombay High Court at 4 pm. The actor was sentenced to five years in jail by the Sessions Court today around 1:20 pm and was soon taken into custody. Since the Bombay High Court is set to go on vacations, speculations were rife that the superstar might have to spend more time in jail until his bail gets approved.

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May 6, 1:50 pm: Salman Khan in tears Salman Khan was shocked after hearing the sentence of 5-year jail term in the 2002 hit-and-run case. He sat down and broke into tears. The actor was taken into custody, and will have to go to the High Court to get bail. The Bombay Court may be shut for a vacation, and Salman may have to wait for a few days for bail. The eyes of Salman’s father, Salim Khan, too turned moist as his daughters stood beside him in tears and shock.

On the other hand, advocate Abha Singh expressed happiness on the sentence and said, “Today's judgment has made it clear that no one is above the law.”

Salman Khan had left the shooting of Bajrangi Bhaijaan midway in Srinagar to attend the court hearing. Since the actor has now been in taken into custody, how director Kabir Khan will handle the situation remains unknown.

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May 6, 1:25 pm: A huge blow for Salman Khan as he gets 5 years jail

Judge D W Deshpande has announced Salman Khan guilty and has sentenced him to 5 years of imprisonment in the 2002 hit-and-run case.

Also, the prosecution is set to move a perjury application against Salman Khan's driver for giving false testimony.

The actor is likely to be taken to Arthur Road jail tonight.

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May 6, 1:15 pm: As the punishment was being announced at the Sessions Court, B-Town went abuzz with the reactions on the issue. While Vijay Mallya wrote, “Would hope that justice system isn't based on what media says or person's status in life”, friends started coming in at Salman Khan’s residence to support the family. Sonakshi Sinha and Sangeeta Bijlani have already reached his place.

Meanwhile, the prosecution is set to move a perjury application against Salman Khan's driver for giving false testimony.

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May 6, 12:45 pm: Public prosecutor asks for 10 years imprisonment for Salman
The doors of the court room have been shut by the police to control the crowd, as Salman Khan’s fate is to be locked today in the hit-and-run case. The final verdict will be announced at 1:20 pm.

May 6, 12:45 pm: Public prosecutor Pradeep Gharat has closed the argument after asking the judge to give maximum punishment of 10 years to Salman Khan for rash and drunken driving, which killed one. He also added that the quantum of punishment should be based on seriousness of offence, and must not be based on the charity work done by the actor.

Meanwhile, Salman's family doctor has assured that the actor's mother is fine, and the reports of her falling sick are false.

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May 6, 12: 20 pm: Public prosecutor Pradeep Gharat begins his argument as Salman Khan’s lawyer has already spoken in the actor’s defence.

Salman Khan listened to the verdict with tears in his eyes. As his lawyer started to speak about the condition of his heart, the Veer actor stopped him from talking about it.

12:23 pm: Meanwhile, Ashok Singh moves out of the court to help the other family members rush home as Salman’s mom Sushila has fallen ill after knowing about the verdict.

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Salman Khan's defence lawyer Shrikant Shivade is exerting on the Alistair Pereira case in which the number of deaths were more than that in Salman’s hit-and-run case, comparing the sentence given in the former case.

However, the experts are of the opinion that it’s a weak defence and may not help in any way.

Meanwhile, Salman Khan’s mother Sushila is said to have fallen sick at the Galaxy Apartments. The court proceedings have now come to a halt as there is lot of commotion inside the hearing room. The excess crowd is now being controlled, and only necessary people are being allowed inside.

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May 6, 11:50 am: The lawyers are pleading to pay hefty compensation and are requesting to reduce the punishment. They are pitching for giving compensation to the family of those affected. Meanwhile, if the quantum of punishment is more than 3 years, it will be a serious issue as the Bombay High Court may go on a vacation and Salman may not get immediate bail.

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May 6, 11:35 am: After the charges have been proved and the court took a break, Arbaaz Khan, Sohail Khan and Baba Siddiqui came out of the hearing room, but did not talk to the media. Salman Khan is wearing white today, much in contrast to blue which he sported at almost every court hearing. When the judge asked him if he wants to say something, the actor kept quiet and did not say anything in his defense. Salman's lawyer pleaded the judge for maximum sentence of 2 years and fine, keeping in mind his humanitarian work under Being Human.

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The worst case scenario is that he may be sentenced to 10 years in jail.

Case 1: Salman can immediately appeal to a higher court as the charges have been proved against him. If the quantum of punishment is given today, he may have to spend the night in jail as he may not get the bail today.

Case 2: If the quantum of punishment is not announced today, he can go home and come tomorrow for the verdict on the quantum of punishment.

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The final verdict in Salman Khan’s hit-and-run case is out and the judge has said that the charges against the actor have been proved. It has been proved that Salman was driving the car, and not his driver Ashok Singh. The judge added that Salman was driving the car under influence of alcohol. The Being Human crusader has been convicted under all charges including that of culpable homicide.

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Only family members, court staff, media and lawyers were allowed to enter the court premises where the hearing was held at room no. 62. Salman reached the court at around 11 am. His sister Alvira Khan with hubby Atul Agnihotri, Arpita Khan with husband Aayush Sharma, father Salim Khan reached the court before him.

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Fans support Salman Khan: The huge support for Salman was for all to see at the Sessions Court. Heavy security and barricading was put to control the fans and overcrowding. A look-alike of the actor, Shan Ghosh, was also present at the Mumbai court. Fans in Varanasi and many other cities also prayed for the actor and huge support poured in on the social media as well. Hawans were performed and namaz was offered for the actor who is also known for his Being Human campaign. On the other hand, a Tamil group in Mumbai protested against Salman, demanding strict punishment for the actor.

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Shah Rukh Khan visited Salman Khan: Shah Rukh Khan proved to be a friend indeed as he visited Salman a day before the hearing, soon after Salman arrived from Srinagar. Taking time out from his packed schedule, SRK rushed to Salman’s Galaxy Apartments to provide support ahead of the crucial hearing. Local politician Baba Siddiqui, who was the man behind uniting Salman and SRK at his iftar parties, was also with the Kick superstar.

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Salman Khan, family reach out to his fans:

May 5: Salman Khan’s anxiety could be easily felt when the star took to Facebook to ask a question, “Jo kaam nahi kiya hai Uska credit Lena sahi hai ? Ya galat?” [sic] Sister Arpita Khan also tweeted just before the hearing, “Today is a big day for us & we know we are not alone.Thank you for your Dua's , love & support always. God bless !" [sic]

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Salman left shooting of Bajrangi Bhaijaan: Actor Salman Khan took a break from the shooting of Bajrangi Bhaijaan in Srinagar to be present in Mumbai for the crucial hearing of the hit-and-run case on May 6. The actor is being tried for drunken and rash driving and is accused of ramming his Land Cruiser into a pavement leaving one dead and four injured. The case is on for thirteen years and has kept the actor busy ever since. The actor's lawyers continue to argue that it was Salman’s driver Ashok Singh who was at the wheel, and not Salman.