Salman Khan has got another sigh of relief from court as he has been exempted from appearing for blackbuck poaching case that dates back to 1998. The court case has been on since years as Salman Khan has been accused of shooting blackbucks while filming for ‘Hum Saath Saath Hain’. While his co-stars have been acquitted, there is a petition challenging Salman Khan’s trial court order of imprisonment of 5 years.

The actor had previously been acquitted from the case along with the others.&nbsp;

In regards to this, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/salman-khan">Salman Khan</a> was asked to appear before the court on January 16 for a hearing, but his lawyer has sought exemption from the hearing in lieu of the coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp;

This is the second time that court has exempted him but Salman has to appear next on February 6. Citing the pandemic as the reason for his absence, this will mark the 17th hearing that he has missed out on since the case was transferred to the sessions court back in April 2018.

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Salman Khan has got another sigh of relief from court as he has been exempted from appearing for blackbuck poaching case that dates back to 1998. The court case has been on since years as Salman Khan has been accused of shooting blackbucks while filming for ‘Hum Saath Saath Hain’.

Salman Khan has got another sigh of relief from court as he has been exempted from appearing for blackbuck poaching case that dates back to 1998. The court case has been on since years as Salman Khan has been accused of shooting blackbucks while filming for ‘Hum Saath Saath Hain’. While his co-stars have been acquitted, there is a petition challenging Salman Khan’s trial court order of imprisonment of 5 years. The actor had previously been acquitted from the case along with the others. In regards to this, Salman Khan was asked to appear before the court on January 16 for a hearing, but his lawyer has sought exemption from the hearing in lieu of the coronavirus pandemic. This is the second time that court has exempted him but Salman has to appear next on February 6. Citing the pandemic as the reason for his absence, this will mark the 17th hearing that he has missed out on since the case was transferred to the sessions court back in April 2018. Salman Khan starrer 'Radhe' to release on Eid 2021?

Salman Khan exempted from appearing in court for the blackbuck poaching case

Bollywood star Salman Khan spent Thursday night in jail after a Jodhpur trial court found him guilty in 1998 blackbuck poaching case and sentenced him to 5 years in prison.&nbsp;

The Jodhpur Session Court will now hear the bail application of Salman’s defence on Friday at 10:30 am.&nbsp;

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While Salman was convicted by the trial court, all others accused including Saif Ali Khan, Neelam Kothari, Tabu, Sonali Bendre were acquitted. The actors left from Jodhpur right after the verdict was pronounced.&nbsp;

Salman, apart from being sentenced to 5 years has also been slapped a penalty of Rs. 10,000. The actor was accused of killing two blackbucks in the Kankani village near Jodhpur in 1998 during the shooting of the film 'Hum Saath Saath Hain'. He was charged under Section 51 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act and others under Section 51 read with Section 149 (unlawful assembly) of the Indian Penal Code.

Salman was convicted in 1998 blackbuck poaching case and was sentenced to 5 years in prison

Bollywood star Salman Khan spent Thursday night in jail after a Jodhpur trial court found him guilty in 1998 blackbuck poaching case and sentenced him to 5 years in prison. The Jodhpur Session Court will now hear the bail application of Salman’s defence on Friday at 10:30 am. Also Read: Bollywood defends 'Bhai' Salman Khan, cite his 'humanitarian work' While Salman was convicted by the trial court, all others accused including Saif Ali Khan, Neelam Kothari, Tabu, Sonali Bendre were acquitted. The actors left from Jodhpur right after the verdict was pronounced. Salman, apart from being sentenced to 5 years has also been slapped a penalty of Rs. 10,000. The actor was accused of killing two blackbucks in the Kankani village near Jodhpur in 1998 during the shooting of the film 'Hum Saath Saath Hain'. He was charged under Section 51 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act and others under Section 51 read with Section 149 (unlawful assembly) of the Indian Penal Code.

Blackbuck poaching case: Salman Khan's bail plea to be heard in Jodhpur court today

Salman Khan was in Jodhpur sessions court today where his defence started presenting a bail plea in front of the judges. However, due to a shortage of time, the<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jodhpur-court-rejects-salman-khans-bail-plea-in-blackbuck-poaching-case-128692"> bail plea was reserved for tomorrow</a>. This means that&nbsp;the actor will have to spend one more night in the jail. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/qaidi-no-106-salman-given-dal-roti-in-jail-128652">Also Read:&nbsp;Qaidi No. 106 Salman given dal-roti in jail</a>

The actor was convicted on April 5 in 1998 blackbuck poaching case for killing two blackbucks in Kankani village in Rajasthan while shooting for the film “Hum Saath Saath Hain”.&nbsp;

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As Salman and his fans were hoping for the bail to be accepted, the actor’s 76-year-old nanny, Rukmani spoke in an exclusive interview to Zee media about her connection with him.&nbsp;

In the interview, Rukmani revealed that Salman was born in an Indore hospital where she took care of him. She also reminisced the time when Salman came to visit her in Indore, 6 years back.&nbsp;

Hoping for Salman to get released at the earliest, Rukmani said, “I am praying to God for Salman’s release, that he gets bail at the earliest. I will offer 5 coconuts at the temple to Lord Hanuman as it happens.”

Salman Khan's bail plea has been reserved for tomorrow instead of today by Jodhpur session court.

Salman Khan was in Jodhpur sessions court today where his defence started presenting a bail plea in front of the judges. However, due to a shortage of time, the bail plea was reserved for tomorrow. This means that the actor will have to spend one more night in the jail. Also Read: Qaidi No. 106 Salman given dal-roti in jail The actor was convicted on April 5 in 1998 blackbuck poaching case for killing two blackbucks in Kankani village in Rajasthan while shooting for the film “Hum Saath Saath Hain”. Also Read: Bollywood defends 'Bhai' Salman Khan, cite his 'humanitarian work' As Salman and his fans were hoping for the bail to be accepted, the actor’s 76-year-old nanny, Rukmani spoke in an exclusive interview to Zee media about her connection with him. In the interview, Rukmani revealed that Salman was born in an Indore hospital where she took care of him. She also reminisced the time when Salman came to visit her in Indore, 6 years back. Hoping for Salman to get released at the earliest, Rukmani said, “I am praying to God for Salman’s release, that he gets bail at the earliest. I will offer 5 coconuts at the temple to Lord Hanuman as it happens.”

Salman Khan's 76-year-old nanny's prayers not granted, bail delayed by one more day

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Salman Khan exempted from appearing in court for the blackbuck poaching case

Blackbuck poaching case: Salman Khan's bail plea to be heard in Jodhpur court today

Salman Khan's 76-year-old nanny's prayers not granted, bail delayed by one more day