Daijiworld Media Network - Entertainment

Mumbai, Jul 21: The 2002 hit and run case, which had recently received its verdict that sentenced Salman Khan under charges of culpable homicide, is back in the form of a PIL to haunt the actor. Filed by journalist Yashwant Singh, the PIL alleges that the super star had been given special privileges that area against the existing legal principles. The plea also demands Salman Khan, “to surrender before the jail authorities in accordance with the rules.”

Speaking about the case, Judge Abhay Tipshay said, “He has been on bail for a long time and his liberty was not curtailed. Normally, in such cases, the appeal is admitted and an accused is granted bail." Referring to the treatment given to Salman Khan, the PIL also states, “passed the order of conviction and the order of sentencing on the same day, which is in violation of judgement of the Supreme Court of India…”. Also, the actor had been granted a 48 hour interim bail, two days before the grant of regular bail by the High Court.

Soon after his conviction, Salman had managed to get bail on the 8th of May, which was also partly because of his suspended 5 year sentence. Salman was also allowed to go for a show abroad by paying in Rs 2 Lakhs to the court. Salman who is currently enjoying the success of his recently released Bajrangi Bhaijaan, was not available for comment.