On birthday, Salman Khan exempted from attending the court

Mumbai: On Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's birthday, a Mumbai magistrate Thursday exempted him from appearing before it in a 2002 hit-and-run case. "The Bandra metropolitan magistrate has granted exemption to Salman. We had applied before the court on the ground that the Bombay High Court had already granted him permanent exemption," the actor's lawyer Dipesh Mehta told IANS.

The court was hearing a complaint against the actor filed by lawyer and activist YP Singh alleging that police were helping him by delaying the case proceedings.

The complainant said that the trial in the case had been on for over 10 years with little progress.

Salman Khan celebrated his 47th birthday with his closed ones. Some Bollywood celebrities also joined him in his party.
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Bipasha Basu made her way to Salman's home to wish the actor on his birthday.
Arbaaz Khan tested success with 'Dabangg 2', which was his directorial debut as well. He didn't have to worry much about the film's success as Salman was always there to take care of the film's publicity.
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Nikitin Dheer, who played the role of Chunni in 'Dabangg 2' also came to the party.
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Salman Khan gave two superhits in the form of 'Ek Tha Tiger' and 'Dabangg 2' in 2012. His cameo in 'Son of Sardaar' was also appreciated.
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Malaika Arora is married to Salman's brother Arbaaz. She is the producer of 'Dabangg 2' as well.
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Bipasha Basu's friendship with Salman was quite evident on the sets of 'Bigg Boss 6'. She was supposed to attend the party.
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Salman's latest film 'Dabangg 2' is doing well at the box office. Trade analysts believe that it can turn out to be the biggest hit of 2012.
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Salman's fans are looking forward to 2013 when the actor will return to action in 'Kick' and 'Sher Khan'.
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Salman Khan emerged as the most bankable actor of 2012. Action was not his forte but his gravity defying stunts in 'Ek Tha Tiger' were liked by the audiences.
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Sajid Nadiadwala was also present at the event. He is turning director with Salman's film 'Kick'.
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David Dhawan has a long association with Salman Khan. He was spotted with Boney Kapoor.
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Salman Khan is known to be a family man. However, this was Sohail's turn to take the charge.
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Malaika also did a sizzling item number in 'Dabangg 2'. Her item song increased the viewers' interest in the film.
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We wish Salman Khan a very prosperous and successful 2013.
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Wishes and flowers pour in at Salman's residence.
Vatsal Sheth is a friend of Khans. He also attended the superstar's birthday bash.
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Salman came out to wave to his fans on his birthday.
Sangeeta Bijlani also decided to come to the party.
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'Dabangg' Salman celebrated his birthday with family and close friends.
Arpita Khan at her brother's birthday celebrations.

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On birthday, Salman exempted from attending court

The court was hearing a complaint against the actor filed by lawyer and activist YP Singh.

The court had asked Salman to appear personally to answer the charges.

Mehta, however, pleaded that the actor was not responsible for allegedly delaying the trial in hit-and-run case and sought dismissal of the complaint.

He also said that the actor had shown his readiness to appear in court whenever directed to do so.

Salman Sep 28, 2002 rammed his car into a bakery in suburban Bandra in northwest Mumbai, killing one and injuring four others who were sleeping on a pavement.