While dictating the order in the 2002 hit-and-run case in which Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was made accused, the Bombay High Court on Thursday said that it is the considered view of the court that the prosecution has failed to establish its case on all charges.
The court said that considering various shortcomings of the prosecution, the omissions and contradictions in evidence of injured witnesses which go to root of matter, doubt arises over the involvement of appellant accused. The court said that the appellant cannot be convicted on the basis of the given evidence.
Investigation into the 2002 hit & run case faulty, benefit must be given to the accused: Bombay HC on Salman Khan - IBNLive
The court said that considering various shortcomings of the prosecution, the omissions and contradictions in evidence of injured witnesses which go to root of matter, doubt arises over the involvement of appellant accused. The court said that the appellant cannot be convicted on the basis of the given evidence.
Investigation into the 2002 hit & run case faulty, benefit must be given to the accused: Bombay HC on Salman Khan - IBNLive
