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Salman Khan’s 1998 blackbuck poaching case to now be heard in Rajasthan High Court

By Aman Shukla

Bollywood actor Salman Khan continues to face legal music. In the midst of several court cases, the actor’s 1998  blackbuck poaching case is still ongoing. On Monday, ANI reported a development. According to the most recent update, the Rajasthan High Court has allowed the transfer petition of the case. This means all the pleas connecting to the actor and the poaching case will now be heard in the High Court.

ANI’s official tweet read, “1998 blackbuck poaching case | Rajasthan High Court allows the transfer petition of actor Salman Khan. The pleas relating to the actor will now be heard in the High Court. ”

 

According to reports, Salman was charged under section 9/51 of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Salman, his co-actors at the time Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Neelam, and Tabu were also charged under Section 51 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act and under Section 149 (unlawful assembly) of the Indian Penal Code.

However, the courts acquitted every one of them over benefit of doubt. Aside from Salman Khan, two individuals named Dinesh Gawr and Dushyant Singh are also reportedly accused of taking part in the poaching.

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Aman Shukla

Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication. A media enthusiast who has a stronghold on communication, content writing, and copy writing. Aman is currently working as a subeditor at dailyindianews.com and can be reached at [email protected]