HC issues notices against Salman in Black buck poaching case

Jodhpur, Sep 21 (UNI) The Rajasthan High Court has issued notices to actors Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Neelam and Dushyant Singh after hearing the review petitions filed by the state government in the infamous Kankani Black buck poaching case.

After hearing both sides, the High Court judge S P Pathak issued notices to main accused Salman and co-actors yesterday. The High Court had earlier issued notices to co-accused Sonali Bendre and Tabu after hearing the petitions filed against them. The next hearing on the review petitions will be held on October 6.

The state government had filed review petition in the High Court after the Upper District and Sessions Court had provided relief to the accused under Section 147,148 and 149 of India Penal Code and to Salman under Section 27 of Indian Arms Act.

The accused had filed review petitions in the Sessions court for relief. Charges have now been framed against the accused under Section 51 and 52 in Wildlife Protection Act.

On October 1-2, 1998, Salman is alleged to have killed two black bucks in Kankani village in the Luni area.

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