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Hit-And-Run Case: SC Rejects Plea To Cancel Salman Khan's Bail

SC Rejects Plea To Cancel Salman Khan's Bail In Hit-And-Run Case
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Bollywood actor Salman Khan attends a promotional event for his upcoming movie 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' in Mumbai, India, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. The film is scheduled to be released on Nov. 12. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

NEW DELHI -- In a major relief for Bollywood actor Salman Khan convicted in the 2002 hit-and-run case, the Supreme Court on Friday rejected the plea to cancel the superstar's bail.

Mother of Ravindra Patil (Salman's police bodyguard) had filed the petition seeking the cancellation of his bail.

Salman was granted bail by the Bombay High Court the same day he was convicted and sentenced by the session's court.

On May 6 this year, Salman was convicted for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, besides several other offences and sentenced to five years jail against which he filed the present appeal in the High Court.

The prosecution wrapped up its case yesterday reiterating that Salman was intoxicated when he was driving the Toyota Land Cruiser which rammed into a bakery in Bandra killing one and injuring four others.

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Black Buck Case, 1998(01 of09)
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Salman Khan and a few other fellow actors were accused of hunting and killing black bucks (an endangered species) in Jodhpur in October 1998 while shooting for 'Hum Saath Saath Hain'. The actor was also accused of using illegal arms with an expired license. (credit:STRDEL via Getty Images)
Hit-and-run case, 2002(02 of09)
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Salman Khan was charged in a hit-and-run case in 2002, when he crashed his car into a bakery in Bandra under the influence of alcohol. One person sleeping on the footpath was killed while four others were seriously injured. The case has continued for over 12 years: Khan was found guilty on 6 May 2015, with a sentence of 5 years. (credit:PUNIT PARANJPE via Getty Images)
Aishwarya Rai, 2002(03 of09)
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Salman Khan and actress Aishwarya Rai who were reportedly dating, broke up in 2002. Rai accused Khan of harassing her and her parents lodged a complaint against him. A year later in 2003, Vivek Oberoi who was then rumoured to be involved with Rai, called a press conference, accusing Khan of threatening him. (credit:AFP via Getty Images)
Shah Rukh Khan, 2008(04 of09)
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In 2008, a brawl allegedly broke out between actors Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan at actress Katrina Kaif's birthday party. Their relationship was soured for five years. Finally the duo made up at Salman's sister Arpita's wedding last year. (credit:STRDEL via Getty Images)
Ganesh Pooja, 2007(05 of09)
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In 2007, a Muslim organisation issued a fatwa against Salman Khan for attending a Ganesh Pooja at singing sensation Sonu Nigam's house. Khan's family also brought the Ganesha idol home, and was seen dancing during the procession before immersing the idol into the sea. Daarul-Ifta-Manjar-e-Islam, the Muslim organisation, said unless the actor read the Kalmas all over again, he would not be considered a Muslim. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Bigg Boss, 2013(06 of09)
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As host of the popular show 'Bigg Boss', Salman Khan was accused of showing bias towards two contestants. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Sri Lanka visit, 2015(07 of09)
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The beginning of 2015 saw yet another attack on Khan: His visit to Colombo with 'Kick' co-star Jacqueline Fernandez who hails from Sri Lanka, sparked rage among Tamil groups following his participation in a campaign for President Mahindra Rajapaksa. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Saifai Mahotsav, 2014(08 of09)
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Salman Khan found himself in another controversy after performing at the Saifai Mahotsav early last year, with other actors. Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav was also attacked on the same account of being insensitive to Muzaffarnagar riot victims by hosting such a lavish event. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
26/11 Attacks, 2010(09 of09)
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After the Mumbai attacks, Salman Khan allegedly told a Pakistani news channel that the 26/11 incident was highlighted because "elite people" were targeted. His remarks caused a lot of outrage, and eventually the actor apologised, claiming that his words had been twisted out of context. (credit:ISHARA S. KODIKARA via Getty Images)

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