Salman Khan’s Wild Court Date
From Silver Screens to Hot Seats
It’s been a long road for the Bollywood superstar, who recently hopped onto a flight from Mumbai to Jodhpur for a courtroom showdown that’s been on the agenda for years.
The Antelope Saga
Back in October 1998, while filming a movie, Khan allegedly shot two endangered black bucks on a hunting trip. The case finally hit the books last year, and a judge handed him a five‑year jail term—though he’s currently living it out on bail.
What the Jury and Jury Buttocks Say
- Verdict: Guilty of the 1998 antelope killings.
- Other Actors: Four colleagues were cleared.
- Sentence: 5 years in prison.
- Bail Status: Out on temporary release.
Lawyers’ Playbook
The counsel representing Khan is hoping to pause the sentence while the appeal runs its course. In the meantime, they’ll argue that if “black bucks” died of “over‑eating” or natural causes, there’s no proof that a gun was fired.
Witnesses and Whispers
Surprisingly, eyewitnesses claimed to have seen a shot gun being fired. Yet Khan insists that the forest department is trying to frame him, while some say the animals just died of “too much grazing.” The dispute remains live.
Everything Else in Khan’s Life
A Hollywood star by all measures, Salman continues to collect fans like a blockbuster hit, but his résumé also includes a traumatic 2002 incident where a homeless man was struck by a vehicle in Mumbai.
Drama in the Big Chill Courts
The 2002 case led to a guilt verdict of culpable homicide and a five‑year sentence. It later got overturned in 2015, though the Supreme Court is still chewing on the issue.
Bottom Line
With all realities of court paperwork, courtroom drama, and star‑struck audiences, the saga now hangs by a thread of appeal. Will a judge read the jury’s verdict and stop the jail clock? Only time will tell.
