Salman Gets Bail As Bombay High Court Suspends 5-Year Jail Term

08 May, Mumbai

Salman Khan has got bail after surrendering before the trial court and furnishing a fresh bail bond of Rs 30,000 in the 2002 hit-and-run case, as per Bombay High Court instructions. After completion of legal formalities by the evening, the actor was allowed the leave.

Earlier in the day the Bombay High Court suspended five year jail sentence given to Khan and asked the actor to surrender before the court and furnish the bond.

Justice Abhay Thipsay, who had on Wednesday granted him an interim bail for two days, heard the appeal against his conviction and his plea for bail Friday ..

The term of interim bail was to expire today. The High court will issue next directions on 15th June, and the hearing on actor’s appeal will take place in the months of July.