Jodhpur High Court on Monday issued a notice to Bollywood actors Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Neelam Kothari, Tabu and Dushyant Singh on an appeal by Rajasthan government that challenged their acquittal in the blackbuck case by a local court.&nbsp;

The actors were acquitted in the case on April 5 2018.&nbsp;

Actor Salman Khan's appeal against the CJM Rural Court ruling in the blackbuck case has been adjourned till April 3. The actor had challenged his five-year jail sentence for killing endangered blackbucks in 1998, new agency ANI reported.&nbsp;

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In October 1998, a total of three cases in connection with poaching and one under the Arms Act were registered against Salman. The 52-year-old actor allegedly shot two blackbucks in Bhagoda ki Dhani in Kankani village near Jodhpur during the shooting of 'Hum Saath Saath Hain'.

Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Tabu and Neelam were also present in the vehicle Salman allegedly used for hunting the endangered species protected under Schedule 1 of the Indian Wildlife Act.

Salman 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.&nbsp;

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Jodhpur High Court on Monday issued a notice to Bollywood actors Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Neelam Kothari, Tabu and Dushyant Singh on an appeal by Rajasthan government that challenged their acquittal in the blackbuck case by a local court.

Jodhpur High Court on Monday issued a notice to Bollywood actors Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Neelam Kothari, Tabu and Dushyant Singh on an appeal by Rajasthan government that challenged their acquittal in the blackbuck case by a local court. The actors were acquitted in the case on April 5 2018. Actor Salman Khan's appeal against the CJM Rural Court ruling in the blackbuck case has been adjourned till April 3. The actor had challenged his five-year jail sentence for killing endangered blackbucks in 1998, new agency ANI reported. Black Buck Poaching case: Jodhpur High Court issues a notice to Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Neelam Kothari, Tabu and Dushyant Singh on an appeal by state govt challenging their acquittal in the case by a local court. #Rajasthan pic.twitter.com/ugq6ncUn6n — ANI (@ANI) March 11, 2019 × In October 1998, a total of three cases in connection with poaching and one under the Arms Act were registered against Salman. The 52-year-old actor allegedly shot two blackbucks in Bhagoda ki Dhani in Kankani village near Jodhpur during the shooting of 'Hum Saath Saath Hain'. Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Tabu and Neelam were also present in the vehicle Salman allegedly used for hunting the endangered species protected under Schedule 1 of the Indian Wildlife Act. Salman 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. (With inputs from ANI)

Blackbuck poaching case: Jodhpur High Court issues notice to Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Tabu and others

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/videos/salman-khan-granted-bail-in-blackbuck-poaching-case-next-hearing-on-7-may-128931">Actor Salman Khan </a>who was recently convicted in the blackbuck case is one of the three convicts in the killing of the rare species in the last 27 years.

In over two decades, only three people have been convicted by the court for killing blackbucks in the country.

While FIR has been registered in 161 cases, the court delivered the verdict on&nbsp;72. Out of this 69 accused were released due to "benefit of doubt".

The court pronounced punishment to only three accused after declaring them guilty.

Salman Khan is one of the three convicts who have been awarded punishment in the Blackbuck killing case.
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The case against Salman Khan was registered in&nbsp;1998-99 and he was recently convicted and pronounced to 5 years imprisonment in addition to a fine of Rs 10,000.

The case against the first convict was registered in 1995-96. The person who was arrested for the first time in the case&nbsp;was sentenced to two years of imprisonment along with fine of Rs 2000.

The case against the third accused was registered in 2000-2001 and the person was awarded imprisonment of 1 year along with a fine of Rs 1,000.

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While FIR is registered against 161, the court delivered the verdict on 72 cases. Out of this 69 accused were released due to benefit of doubt

Actor Salman Khan who was recently convicted in the blackbuck case is one of the three convicts in the killing of the rare species in the last 27 years. In over two decades, only three people have been convicted by the court for killing blackbucks in the country. While FIR has been registered in 161 cases, the court delivered the verdict on 72. Out of this 69 accused were released due to "benefit of doubt". The court pronounced punishment to only three accused after declaring them guilty. Salman Khan is one of the three convicts who have been awarded punishment in the Blackbuck killing case. The case against Salman Khan was registered in 1998-99 and he was recently convicted and pronounced to 5 years imprisonment in addition to a fine of Rs 10,000. The case against the first convict was registered in 1995-96. The person who was arrested for the first time in the case was sentenced to two years of imprisonment along with fine of Rs 2000. The case against the third accused was registered in 2000-2001 and the person was awarded imprisonment of 1 year along with a fine of Rs 1,000.

In 27 years, only 3 including Salman convicted for killing blackbucks

Salman Khan was <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/salman-khan-gets-bail-in-blackbuck-poaching-case-128918">released on bail</a> from Jodhpur Central Jail in the blackbuck case on Saturday with Bollywood celebs and fans celebrating the news. Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-salman-khans-76-year-old-nannys-prayers-not-granted-bail-delayed-by-one-more-day-128697">Salman Khan's 76-year-old nanny's prayers not granted, bail delayed by one more day</a>

Taking to Twitter on Monday, Salman posted a heartfelt message for his<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-bollywood-defends-bhai-salman-khan-cite-his-humanitarian-work--128675"> fans and supporters,</a> thanking them for their support. He wrote: “Tears of gratitude. To all my loved ones who are with me and never lost hope . Thank you for being there with all the love and support. God Bless.”

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Unless you have been living under a rock all this while, you would know that the superstar was sentenced to five years in jail in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case along with a penalty of Rs 10000. Salman had to spend two nights in the Jodhpur jail as his bail plea was reserved for Saturday. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/blackbuck-case-timeline-salman-khan-gets-convicted-others-acquitted-128478">Also Read:&nbsp;Blackbuck case timeline: Salman Khan gets convicted, others acquitted</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ex-bigg-boss-contestant-sofia-hayat-happy-with-salman-khans-judgement-says-karma-gets-you-in-the-end-128715">Also Read: Ex-Bigg Boss contestant Sofia Hayat happy with Salman Khan's judgement, says 'Karma gets you in the end'</a>

As Salman returned to Mumbai from Jodhpur after two nights, he was greeted by a huge crowd of fans outside the jail and both the airports. Many celebs including close friends Katrina Kaif, Varun Dhawan, Huma Qureshi, Daisy Shah and others visited him later in the day while others took to <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/friends-and-fans-rejoice-on-salman-khans-bail-heres-what-they-tweeted-128940">social media to welcome his return to Mumbai</a>.&nbsp;

On Sunday, it was reported that Salman was partying with his Race 3 co-stars Bobby Deol and Daisy Shah, among others at the birthday celebrations of Saqib Saleem.

Salman Khan was released on bail on Saturday after he was convicted of killing two blackbucks in 1998 during the shoot of film 'Hum Saath Saath Hain'

Salman Khan was released on bail from Jodhpur Central Jail in the blackbuck case on Saturday with Bollywood celebs and fans celebrating the news. Also Read: Salman Khan's 76-year-old nanny's prayers not granted, bail delayed by one more day Taking to Twitter on Monday, Salman posted a heartfelt message for his fans and supporters, thanking them for their support. He wrote: “Tears of gratitude. To all my loved ones who are with me and never lost hope . Thank you for being there with all the love and support. God Bless.” Tears of gratitude . To all my loved ones who are with me and never lost hope . Thank you for being there with all the love and support . God Bless . — Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) April 9, 2018 × Unless you have been living under a rock all this while, you would know that the superstar was sentenced to five years in jail in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case along with a penalty of Rs 10000. Salman had to spend two nights in the Jodhpur jail as his bail plea was reserved for Saturday. Also Read: Blackbuck case timeline: Salman Khan gets convicted, others acquitted Also Read: Ex-Bigg Boss contestant Sofia Hayat happy with Salman Khan's judgement, says 'Karma gets you in the end' As Salman returned to Mumbai from Jodhpur after two nights, he was greeted by a huge crowd of fans outside the jail and both the airports. Many celebs including close friends Katrina Kaif, Varun Dhawan, Huma Qureshi, Daisy Shah and others visited him later in the day while others took to social media to welcome his return to Mumbai. On Sunday, it was reported that Salman was partying with his Race 3 co-stars Bobby Deol and Daisy Shah, among others at the birthday celebrations of Saqib Saleem.

Salman Khan thanks his fans for love and support, tweets ‘tears of gratitude’

Actor Salman Khan was on Saturday granted bail by the Jodhpur Sessions Court&nbsp;in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case against him.

The actor, 52, was granted bail on a surety of Rs 50,000. He walked free on Saturday evening after spending two consecutive nights in the Jodhpur Central Jail. The actor reached his home, Galaxy Apartments, in Mumbai late evening. He emerged at his balcony a while later and waved at his fans. Earlier, Salman looked relieved as he was whisked away in a car from the jail to the Jodhpur Airport.

Mahipal Bishnoi, lawyer of the Bishnoi community, which filed the case against Salman, said that the actor cannot leave the country without the court's permission and will have to appear here again in person on May 7.

Salman Khan's sisters - Alvira and Arpita - were present during the hearing.

While the prosecution had demanded that Salman's<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jodhpur-court-begins-hearing-salman-khans-ba-128687"> bail plea application</a> be rejected on the ground of eyewitness accounts, the defence questioned the veracity of the same accounts, claiming that they were filled with discrepancies.

Judge Ravindra Kumar Joshi had, on Friday, put off the hearing by a day as he wanted to see the entire case record before deciding whether Salman Khan should be granted bail.&nbsp;

In a late night development, an order was issued to transfer Mr Joshi to Sirohi, as part of a reshuffle. He was among 134 judges transferred by the registrar general of the Rajasthan High Court. 
 
The Jodhpur court had convicted the "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" star for killing two blackbucks, an endangered species, in 1998 while shooting for the film "Hum Saath Saath Hain", and sentenced him to five years in jail.

The other stars in the case - Saif Khan, Neelam, Tabu and Sonali Bendre - were acquitted.

Salman was sentenced under Section 51 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act and others under Section 51 read with Section 149 (unlawful assembly) of the Indian Penal Code. The Bollywood superstar was also slapped with a penalty of Rs 10,000. 
 
The actor had on Thursday appealed for a bail following his conviction in the 20-year-old case.

This was the actor's fourth stint in jail in the blackbuck poaching. Salman has earlier spent a total of 18 days in the jail in 1998, 2006 and 2007, all for cases of poaching.

The Bishnoi community has been at the forefront of the case, with them having got a report lodged in the first place.

Bollywood has <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/friends-visit-salman-khans-house-as-actor-spends-night-in-jail-128686">rallied behind the actor</a> with many of Salman's colleagues and friends including Malaika Arora Khan, Amrita Arora, Sonakshi Sinha,&nbsp;Shatrughan Sinha and Daisy Shah visiting the actor's Mumbai home while he was lodged in jail.

The actor, 52, was granted bail on a surety of Rs 50,000. He walked free on Saturday evening after spending two consecutive nights in the Jodhpur Central Jail

Actor Salman Khan was on Saturday granted bail by the Jodhpur Sessions Court in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case against him. The actor, 52, was granted bail on a surety of Rs 50,000. He walked free on Saturday evening after spending two consecutive nights in the Jodhpur Central Jail. The actor reached his home, Galaxy Apartments, in Mumbai late evening. He emerged at his balcony a while later and waved at his fans. Earlier, Salman looked relieved as he was whisked away in a car from the jail to the Jodhpur Airport. Mahipal Bishnoi, lawyer of the Bishnoi community, which filed the case against Salman, said that the actor cannot leave the country without the court's permission and will have to appear here again in person on May 7. Salman Khan's sisters - Alvira and Arpita - were present during the hearing. While the prosecution had demanded that Salman's bail plea application be rejected on the ground of eyewitness accounts, the defence questioned the veracity of the same accounts, claiming that they were filled with discrepancies. Judge Ravindra Kumar Joshi had, on Friday, put off the hearing by a day as he wanted to see the entire case record before deciding whether Salman Khan should be granted bail. In a late night development, an order was issued to transfer Mr Joshi to Sirohi, as part of a reshuffle. He was among 134 judges transferred by the registrar general of the Rajasthan High Court. The Jodhpur court had convicted the "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" star for killing two blackbucks, an endangered species, in 1998 while shooting for the film "Hum Saath Saath Hain", and sentenced him to five years in jail. The other stars in the case - Saif Khan, Neelam, Tabu and Sonali Bendre - were acquitted. Salman was sentenced under Section 51 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act and others under Section 51 read with Section 149 (unlawful assembly) of the Indian Penal Code. The Bollywood superstar was also slapped with a penalty of Rs 10,000. The actor had on Thursday appealed for a bail following his conviction in the 20-year-old case. This was the actor's fourth stint in jail in the blackbuck poaching. Salman has earlier spent a total of 18 days in the jail in 1998, 2006 and 2007, all for cases of poaching. The Bishnoi community has been at the forefront of the case, with them having got a report lodged in the first place. Bollywood has rallied behind the actor with many of Salman's colleagues and friends including Malaika Arora Khan, Amrita Arora, Sonakshi Sinha, Shatrughan Sinha and Daisy Shah visiting the actor's Mumbai home while he was lodged in jail.

Blackbuck poaching case: Salman Khan released from jail after getting bail; arrives in Mumbai

A Jodhpur court will pronounce its judgment Thursday in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case involving Bollywood actors Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Tabu and Neelam Kothari.&nbsp;

With almost Rs 500 crores riding on Salman Khan, it is a crucial case for the megastar. He has Race 3, Bharat and Dabbang 3 in the pipeline. He will also be hosting TV show Das ka Dum along with endorsements of at least 10 brands. If he is convicted, he could face up to six years in prison, which could affect his ongoing and future projects.&nbsp;

According to the case, Salman Khan is accused of killing two blackbucks in Bhagoda ki Dhani in Kankani village near Jodhpur on the night of October 1, 1998 -- during the shooting of their film Hum Saath Saath Hain. He is currently facing charges under Section 51 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act. It is the last standing case against Salman Khan.&nbsp;

As the other actors were present with him during the act, they have also been charged under Section 51 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act.&nbsp;

The <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/blackbuck-poaching-case-verdict-on-salman-saif-tabu-expected-tomorrow-128300">actors reached Jodhpur on Wednesday</a> separately -- Salman Khan with sisters Alvira Agnihotri and Arpita Khan while Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Tabu and Neelam Kothari were spotted exiting the airport sans company.&nbsp;

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All actors looked grim as Saif Ali Khan was seen talking roughly with his driver yesterday while exiting the Jodhpur airport on arrival. He said, “Sheesha upar karo aur reverse kar lo warna padegi ek” (meaning rollup the windows and reverse the car or else you’ll get one).&nbsp;

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It was also reported that a fan misbehaved with Tabu as she arrived in Jodhpur. She was visibly shaken with the incident even though security came to her rescue within minutes.&nbsp; 
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Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Sonali Bendre and Neelam Kothari have been charged under Section 51 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act for killing two blackbucks while shooting for their film Hum Saath Saath Hain.

A Jodhpur court will pronounce its judgment Thursday in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case involving Bollywood actors Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Tabu and Neelam Kothari. With almost Rs 500 crores riding on Salman Khan, it is a crucial case for the megastar. He has Race 3, Bharat and Dabbang 3 in the pipeline. He will also be hosting TV show Das ka Dum along with endorsements of at least 10 brands. If he is convicted, he could face up to six years in prison, which could affect his ongoing and future projects. According to the case, Salman Khan is accused of killing two blackbucks in Bhagoda ki Dhani in Kankani village near Jodhpur on the night of October 1, 1998 -- during the shooting of their film Hum Saath Saath Hain. He is currently facing charges under Section 51 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act. It is the last standing case against Salman Khan. As the other actors were present with him during the act, they have also been charged under Section 51 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act. The actors reached Jodhpur on Wednesday separately -- Salman Khan with sisters Alvira Agnihotri and Arpita Khan while Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Tabu and Neelam Kothari were spotted exiting the airport sans company. All actors looked grim as Saif Ali Khan was seen talking roughly with his driver yesterday while exiting the Jodhpur airport on arrival. He said, “Sheesha upar karo aur reverse kar lo warna padegi ek” (meaning rollup the windows and reverse the car or else you’ll get one). Watch the video: #WATCH: Actor Saif Ali Khan outside Jodhpur Airport says 'sheehsa upar karo aur reverse kar lo warna padegi ek' to his driver when he was being asked questions by reporters. Jodhpur Court will deliver verdict in blackbuck poaching case tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/n6AYIcHgY8 — ANI (@ANI) April 4, 2018 × It was also reported that a fan misbehaved with Tabu as she arrived in Jodhpur. She was visibly shaken with the incident even though security came to her rescue within minutes.

D-Day for Salman Khan, 4 others in blackbuck poaching case

Salman Khan arrived at the Jodhpur Court for hearing in blackbuck poaching case&nbsp;Thursday.&nbsp;

Salman Khan and his &quot;Hum Saath Saath Hai&quot;&nbsp;co-stars, Sonali Bendre, Saif Ali Khan and Tabu were accused of poaching blackbucks during the shooting of their film in Jodhpur. Two of these endangered species that are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act were killed on the outskirts of Kankani village near Jodhpur.&nbsp;

While the court proceeding took place, Salman Khan was seen getting emotional.&nbsp;

As an eyewitness to the case, Poonamchand gave his statement in court, observers saw Salman get uncomfortable. It was reported that Bollywood&#39;s bad boy got teary-eyed while the statement got recorded.&nbsp;

Earlier in January 2017, Salman had testified in 1998 case and pleaded not guilty. The actor, in his statement, had said &quot;Only the first forensic report of Dr Nepalia saying that the animal died of &quot;natural causes&quot; was true and the rest of the evidence is false&quot;.

Salman Khan arrived at the Jodhpur Court for hearing in blackbuck poaching case

Salman Khan arrived at the Jodhpur Court for hearing in blackbuck poaching case Thursday. Salman Khan and his "Hum Saath Saath Hai" co-stars, Sonali Bendre, Saif Ali Khan and Tabu were accused of poaching blackbucks during the shooting of their film in Jodhpur. Two of these endangered species that are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act were killed on the outskirts of Kankani village near Jodhpur. While the court proceeding took place, Salman Khan was seen getting emotional. As an eyewitness to the case, Poonamchand gave his statement in court, observers saw Salman get uncomfortable. It was reported that Bollywood's bad boy got teary-eyed while the statement got recorded. Earlier in January 2017, Salman had testified in 1998 case and pleaded not guilty. The actor, in his statement, had said "Only the first forensic report of Dr Nepalia saying that the animal died of "natural causes" was true and the rest of the evidence is false".

Blackbuck poaching case: Salman Khan at Jodhpur Court, gets teary-eyed

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