Hit and run case : Salman Khan acquitted of all charges

Bombay High Court have finally acquitted Salman Khan out of all charges from 2002-hit-and-run case. In may, a lower court convicted him of culpable homicide and sentenced him to five years in jail for driving over and killing a man sleeping on a pavement.

49 Years old actor was going through this ordeal from over 13 years and now he and everyone from Bollywood is happy with HC's verdict.

"The appeal is allowed and the decision of the trial court is quashed and set aside. Salman Khan is acquitted of all charges," news agency AFP quoted the Bombay high court judge Anil Ramchandra Joshi as saying.

The prosecution "failed to establish [the charges] beyond reasonable doubt", the judge added.

PRDP actor took to twitter and thanked his supports, family and friends. 

I accept the decision of the judiciary with humility. I thank my family, friends & fans for their support & prayers .

— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) December 10, 2015

 Bollywood has also welcomed HC's verdict and many of celebs took to twitter and social media and expressed their happiness.

Anupam Kher tweeted -

So happy that @BeingSalmanKhan is acquitted of all charges. Truth Prevails. Even if it takes 13 long years.:)

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) December 10, 2015

 Director Anees Bazmee, who has worked with the Dabangg star in No Entry and Ready, is happy for the actor.

"It (case) has taken a long time... It's a relief for him and his family. It has taken the court to come to conclusion so they would have taken into consideration a lot of factors. I don't know much about the law (whether it's a right or wrong decision). There is no one above the court," he added.

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Actress-politician Hema Malini who played the role of Salman's mother on screen in Baghban is very happy for the acquittal of Bajrangi Bhaijaan star.

"We all feel good about him and this is a great news for all of us. He should now settle down and get married. This is what I wish for him," she said.

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Filmmaker Subhash Ghai, who has worked with Salman in 2008 film Yuvvraaj, welcomed the court's verdict saying, "God is always kind to good human beings, @BeingSalmanKhan with gods blessings is freed today from a hanging sword for thirteen years. Cheers."

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