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Salman Khan granted bail in blackbuck poaching case

Salman Khan granted bail in blackbuck poaching case

After spending two nights in Jodhpur Central Jail, the actor is expected to be released from jail this evening
Updated 07 Apr, 2018

Salman Khan has been granted bail by a Jodhpur court in a 1998 blackbuck poaching case, reports Economic Times.

While his co-stars Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Neelam and Sonali Bendre were acquitted in the case two days ago, Salman was sentenced to five years in prison in a "surprise verdict".

After spending two nights in Jodhpur Central Jail, Salman Khan's plea for bail and suspension of sentence was approved and he can now file an appeal against his conviction and sentencing.

The bail was granted on a bond of Rs 50,000 and two sureties of Rs 25,000 each. Salman is expected to be released from jail by 7pm today.

Khan will have to seek permission from the court before travelling abroad. His next hearing is scheduled for May 7.

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DEVESH KUMAR Apr 07, 2018 03:23pm
good decision by the court ...........see you bhai @ Race 3
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KT Apr 07, 2018 03:28pm
And here whatever you kill extinct bird animal nothing happens !
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Alla Ditta Apr 07, 2018 03:34pm
Just why do they convict him knowing they will have to grant him a bail.
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Friendly Huda Apr 07, 2018 03:42pm
Needs to be in jail. Got to respect the law of the land. It's as simple as keeping promises to oneself.
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Junaid Ali Apr 07, 2018 04:11pm
And people here were praising Indian judiciary
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Satya Apr 07, 2018 04:13pm
Latest amendment to constitution. Indian penal code is not applicable to Indians with first name Salman and second name Khan. An overtly emotional society
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sutapa Apr 07, 2018 04:20pm
wow....great news.
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Apr 07, 2018 04:44pm
And the drama continues to deflect and distract attention from real issues by racist Modi and his cunning and crooked cronies in New Delhi.
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Shahid Apr 07, 2018 05:05pm
Economy dictates Indian judiciary
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Bimal Apr 07, 2018 06:21pm
Paying the price of being Muslims. The very same court let Neelam Kothari and Sonali Bendre let go.
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putho madre Apr 07, 2018 06:22pm
A sad day.
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Must learn Apr 07, 2018 08:04pm
@Junaid Ali . The court & judges obviously follow rules and law in their orders. Almost 19 years Salman Khan bears hassle in court hearings, that punishment is suffice, court has discretion to fine Rs 10K or 10 lakhs. In the instant case court can also order to compensate the loss loss by providing 2 black bucks to WWF, and he can get these across the border from Pak where recently the Pak Punjab Govt offered for sale of black bucks, as they over breed, and extra numbers available for sale. Male Buck at Pak Rs 50K and Female Rs 30K. No doubt it's what you people say ( ghalti say mistake) after mistake there is always ' pardon' , besides a strong valid point is that 5 other accused got free, and in such cases ,court never picks single individual for crime, all the group was enjoying that hunt or occasion whatever one says. It is believed that the Session Court will set aside the previous order, and will raise the monetary fine, that may be used for safety of Black Bucks.
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deva Apr 07, 2018 10:46pm
@Junaid Ali - Case was related to animal. still imprisonment given. Bail you cannot deny as Salman can go to higher court for getting justice and that's the way indian judiciary works . if convicted then high chances that he will be given less number of years punishment
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Ali Apr 08, 2018 12:43am
If he committed a crime, he should be sent to jail. Thats it.
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Vorshal Handa Apr 08, 2018 01:01am
Salman Khan has been released on bail to enable him to file a follow-up court case. Yes, he has been released but not because he is a Muslim.
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AW Apr 08, 2018 03:01am
He gets 5 years sentence for hunting an animal while hundreds of human beings are being killed, injured and tortured in Kashmir for using their right to protest. Is the Indian law blind towards the human beings in the country? I am so glad that he is free on bail and hopefully will be acquitted soon
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Raja Parekh Apr 08, 2018 08:31am
Power of money in the ugliest form.
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The Real Haroon Apr 08, 2018 11:46am
So much drama. It might well be a movie in the making
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