Hit and run case: SC likely to hear Maha Govt's plea challenging Salman Khan's acquittal

The Supreme Court on 24 October is likely to hear an appeal, filed by Maharashtra Government, challenging the acquittal of Bollywood actor Salman Khan in a 2002 hit-and-run case, two years after he was acquitted.

On 5 July 2016, the apex court admitted the appeal by Maharashtra Government, challenging the Bombay High Court's verdict.

In December 2015, the Bombay High Court acquitted Salman Khan of all criminal charges, on account of lack of substantial evidence.

On 6 May 2015, a sessions court had held him guilty in the case, but Khan moved the High Court challenging the verdict.

The Bollywood actor was accused of running his Toyota Land Cruiser over people sleeping on a sidewalk outside a bakery in Mumbai's Bandra, in the wee hours 28 September 2002.

One labourer died, while four others were injured in the accident.

-ANI