Salman Khan is one of the most prominent and popular actors (maybe because of nepotism) in the Indian film industry, known for his contributions to Bollywood. Born on December 27, 1965, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India, he comes from a family with deep connections to the film industry. His father, Salim Khan, is a renowned screenwriter, and his brothers Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan are also actors and film producers.

Matters like Love Jihad were also started by Bollywood’s Salman Khan, when he trapped Aishwarya Ray in the clutches of his love, but after some time due to Salman Khan’s coercion, Aishwarya Ray stopped meeting Salman, then one night He went to Aishwarya’s house in Mumbai and that whole night he threatened to kill Aishwarya under the influence of alcohol, that Aishwarya, showing her sense, did not open the door, otherwise the crazy Salman Khan would have killed her.

Salman Khan, a vermin from Madhya Pradesh’s dirty drain, crossed the limits of cruelty when he along with friends like himself hunted black bucks, an endangered species of deer, late at night after shooting a film in Jodhpur in 1998. He does it for own pleasure.

The BlackBuck Case:

The BlackBuck case refers to a legal incident involving the Indian actor Salman Khan and the hunting of endangered blackbucks, an antelope species protected under India’s wildlife conservation laws. The case dates back to the year 1998 and became a high-profile legal matter that garnered significant media attention and public interest.

Here’s an overview of the BlackBuck case:

Incident: In October 1998, during the shooting of the film “Hum Saath Saath Hain” in the state of Rajasthan, India, Salman Khan, along with several other actors, was accused of hunting two blackbucks in the Kankani village area near Jodhpur. Blackbucks are a protected species under the Wildlife Protection Act of India, and hunting them is strictly prohibited.

Legal Proceedings: A case was filed against Salman Khan and the other co-accused under various sections of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Salman Khan was specifically charged under Section 51 of the Act, which deals with the penalties for hunting and poaching of protected wildlife.

Trial and Verdict: The trial of the case lasted for several years. In April 2018, Salman Khan was found guilty by a Jodhpur trial court and sentenced to five years in prison. The other co-accused in the case, including fellow actors Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Tabu, and Neelam Kothari, were acquitted due to lack of evidence.

Appeals and Bail: Following the conviction, Salman Khan filed an appeal against the trial court’s verdict in the Rajasthan High Court. In August 2018, he was granted bail pending the appeal, allowing him to be released from prison.

Final Verdict: In December 2019, the Rajasthan High Court upheld Salman Khan’s conviction in the BlackBuck case, but the court reduced his sentence to five years in prison to two years. Subsequently, Salman Khan filed an appeal in the Supreme Court of India.

March 21, 2022: The Rajasthan High Court granted the permission to transfer two petitions to it from the Jodhpur District and Sessions court in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case in which actor Salman Khan is an accused. Hearing of these two petitions will now take place in the high court along with the one already pending before it. The actor had moved a petition in the high court seeking transfer of these two petitions to it so that all the three cases are heard in one place.

3D animated video of that hunting night of Salman Khan which explains full case.

What are the penalties if BlackBuck hunted

If a normal person, not protected under any special privileges, kills a blackbuck in India, they would be subject to the provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. The Wildlife Protection Act is a comprehensive legislation enacted by the Indian government to protect and conserve wildlife and their habitats.

Here are the key provisions and potential penalties under the Wildlife Protection Act for killing a blackbuck:

1. Protected Species: Blackbucks are listed as Schedule-I species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Killing or hunting them is strictly prohibited, and they receive the highest level of protection.

2. Offenses and Penalties: Section 9 of the Wildlife Protection Act deals with offenses related to hunting and poaching of protected wildlife species. If a person is found guilty of killing a blackbuck, they can face imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years and with a fine which may extend to Rs. 25,000 (as per the original act).

3. Collective Liability: In case of an offense involving hunting or poaching of wildlife, if the court is satisfied that the offense has been committed by a group of persons, each of those persons shall be liable to the punishment provided for that offense.

4. Repeat Offenses: If a person has previously been convicted of a similar offense, the penalties can be even more severe.

5. Possession of Wildlife Articles: The Wildlife Protection Act also prohibits the possession, buying, or selling of wildlife articles, including animal parts like skins, bones, and trophies. Possession of such articles without proper authorization is an offense under the Act.

6. Conservation Measures: The Wildlife Protection Act also contains provisions for the establishment of wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, and protected areas to safeguard wildlife and their habitats.

It’s important to note that enforcement of wildlife protection laws is the responsibility of the state governments in India. In some cases, state governments may have additional regulations or rules specific to their regions. Penalties and punishments can vary depending on the severity of the offense and the state’s individual regulations.

The Wildlife Protection Act is crucial in safeguarding India’s rich biodiversity and ensuring the conservation of endangered species like the blackbuck. Anyone witnessing illegal activities related to wildlife should report them to the local authorities or wildlife conservation organizations.

Why not in jail?

At the end question comes in mind that, “Why Salman Khan is not in Jail?” Well the answer is simple, connections! Connections and power of money which threatens Evidence and Testimonies to speak freely. Ignorance of case by courts is also one of the reasons, which shows the posture of Indian courts, law and order.

Such attitude of the courts shows that punishments and laws are made only for the common people. Laws have no effect on politicians and actors.

At the same time, the government, and the keepers of the law, leaving wildlife lovers and nature a side, give shelter to crazy and ruthless actors like Salman Khan who spread many evils like Love Jihad and the filth of Western culture in the society.

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