Alleged Assault Cases (2019)
In June 2019, the journalist filed a criminal complaint against Salman Khan and his bodyguard, accusing them of assault, threat, and abuse.
The case was registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including Section 323 (punishment for voluntarily causing hurt), Section 341 (punishment for wrongful restraint), Section 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace), and Section 506 (punishment for criminal intimidation).
In May 2022, the Bombay High Court extended a stay on the magistrate court's order that had issued summonses and initiated criminal proceedings against Salman Khan and his bodyguard. The stay was extended until June 13, 2022, while the actor's plea against the summons and proceedings was under consideration.
The case was registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including Section 323 (punishment for voluntarily causing hurt), Section 341 (punishment for wrongful restraint), Section 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace), and Section 506 (punishment for criminal intimidation).
In May 2022, the Bombay High Court extended a stay on the magistrate court's order that had issued summonses and initiated criminal proceedings against Salman Khan and his bodyguard. The stay was extended until June 13, 2022, while the actor's plea against the summons and proceedings was under consideration.
Sources
Indian Express
Bombay HC quashes complaint against Salman Khan, bodyguard in journalist 'assault' case
Tribune India
HC quashes scribe's 2019 complaint against actor Salman Khan, bodyguard alleging misbehaviour
Times of India
HC quashes 2019 case against Salman Khan: Judicial process should not be means for harassment merely because accused is celebrity