Live: Salman Khan sentenced to 5 years in jail in hit-and-run case

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Judge Deshpande earlier upheld prosecution charges that Salman was driving under the influence of alcohol and lost control of his car.

01:34 pm Both sentences will run concurrently.

01:32 pm He has been sentenced to two months simple imprisonment and Rs 500 for driving without licence.

01:30 pm Since he cannot apply for bail at sessions court, Salman Khan will be sent to Arthur Road jail today.

01:29 pm He has also been fined under section 304 II of IPC for culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

01:27 pm Salman Khan has been sentenced to 5 years rigorous imprisonment.

01:20 pm A jail term of over three years will mean he will have to appeal only before HC, say legal experts.

01:16 pm Bollywood offers Salman Khan words of comfort Read more

01:13 pm Meanwhile, a big sum of Rs over 200 crore is riding on actor Salman Khan in the form of film projects and endorsements. Full story

01:10 pm Mumbai police beef up security outside the court, as the Judge is expected to deliver the sentencing in Salman Khan case in a few minutes from now.

01:02 pm Salman's driver Ashok Singh had appeared in court after 13 years to claim he was driving the car.

01:00 pm Court to also decide perjury charge against Salman's driver Ashok Singh.

12:30 pm Court to announce quantum of punishment at 1:10 pm

12:29 pm Defence lawyer urges court to award less than three years of imprisonment.

12:28 pm Salman Khan irked by the mention of his neurological condition by his lawyer, gestures "no" from the box to his lawyer.

12:20 pm Legal expert Majeed Memon says Salman Khan may have to go to jail till High Court takes up his appeal.

12:19 pm Truth has prevailed, law has to be the same for all, says former Maharashtra DGP Arvind Inamdar.

12:12 pm Court proceedings interrupted briefly due to noise outside courtroom, sentencing arguments resume

12:09 pm Pleading for a leaner punishment, Salman Khan's lawyer says the actor has sponsored heart surgeries of as many as 600 children under Being Human initiative.

12:08 pm Salman's lawyer tells court the actor has paid Rs 19 lakh as compensation to victims, would do more.

11:57 am

11:55 am Verdict stuns Salman's family, brothers Arbaaz and Sohail walk out looking grim.

11:50 am A group of Tamil speakers staged a protest against the actor outside the court for his support to former Sri Lanka president Mahinda Rajapaksa.

11:47 am Now is the time to truly Be Human..., tweets writer Shobhaa De as arguments are underway on the quantum of punishment

11:46 am Scene outside Mumbai court. Photo: Vivek Bendre

11:45 am Court relies upon judgements in Alistair Pereira case and Nikhil Nanda BMW case of Delhi while convicting Salman Khan

11:42 am Court asks Salman what he has to say, actor denies charges, says he was not driving the car.

11:40 am Salman Khan has been convicted under the following counts

Charges under IPC

Section 304(II) - Culpable homicide not amounting to murder

Section 279: Rash and negligent driving

Section 337: Causing hurt by act endangering life

Section 338: Causing grevious hurt

Section 427: Mischief causing damage to property

Charges under Motor Vehicles Act: Driving after consuming alcohol

Section 185: Driving after consuming alcohol

11:37 am Salman's sister Alvira Agnihotri breaks down. Salman puts up a stoic composure. Sentencing arguments go on.

11:31 am "Heart goes out to Salman," says Sanjay Dutt's sister Priya Dutt.

11:29 am Court holds that Salman Khan was driving while he was drunk: PTI

11:24 am Quantum of punishment is being discussed.

11:23 am The actor breaks down upon hearing the verdict.

11:20 am Court rejects Salman Khan's claim that driver Ashok Singh was at the wheel when the accident took place.

11:19 am Salman Khan faces 10 year imprisonment for conviction under culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

11:16 am Salman Khan has been pronounced guilty of all charges.

11:13 am Actor Salman Khan has been convicted in the case.

11:10 am Judge D.W. Deshpande arrives in court. Proceedings to start any minute now.

11:08 am Salman's brother Aarbaz Khan was seen seen praying with his eyes closed.

10:52 am Family members Sohail Khan, Arpita, Alvira, Atul Agnihotri, and Congress leader Baba Siddiqui are with Salman Khan in the court.

10:50 am Salman Khan faces charges under IPC for culpable homicide not amounting to murder which attracts maximum 10 years imprisonment.

10:47 am Many Bollywood celebrities including Shah Rukh Khan, Soha Ali Khan, and David Dhawan met the actor at his residence this morning.

10:43 am Here is a timeline of events since September 28, 2002 — the day Salman Khan's Toyota Land Cruiser rammed a roadside bakery in Bandra West, injuring 4.

10:38 am Dressed in whte shirt and blue denims, Salman Khan reaches a packed sessions court. His family is also present inside.

10:35 am “Today is a big day for us & we know we are not alone. Thank you for your Dua’s, love & support always. God bless!” tweets Arpita, Salman Khan's sister.

10:20 am Salman's manager Reshma Shetty arrives at the court

10:15 am He is expected to be in court by 11:15 am

10:13 am Actor Salman Khan is on his way to Mumbai sessions court.

10:10 am At Salman’s home in Galaxy Apartment in suburban Bandra, his family members — mother Salma, brothers Arbaaz and Sohail Khan, sisters Alvira and Arpita have been offering prayers since last night.

10:00 am After 13 years, it's D-day for Salman in hit-and-run case today.