Chinkara case: Salman Khan files a 100 cr defamation suit against a TV news channel

Bollywood’s Bhaijaan, actor Salman Khan has been one name which has become synonymous with controversies. Recently, after speaking his mind on the ongoing issue of ban on Pakistani artistes, the actor is now in the news for filing a Rs. 100 crore defamation case in the Bombay High Court, against a television news channel. The case has been filed by the actor claiming that a sting operation conducted by the channel in the year 1998 was malicious and defamatory. This sting operation was related to Salman’s infamous Chinkara poaching case.

As many would know that Salman was accused of poaching a Chinkara while shooting for ‘Hum Saath Saath Hain’ in Rajasthan. In the month of August, Salman had filed a suit against the news channel before a division bench of the High Court. The actor wants to stop the release of any part of the sting operation.

Previously, in the month of July, Salman Khan had been acquitted by the Rajasthan Court in two cases related to poaching.

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In fact, the channel claims that the sting operation witnesses Khan shooting the endangered chinkaras in Jodhpur.

Currently, it has been heard that both the parties have submitted affidavits and have informed the court that they are working towards a mutual settlement. The presiding judge SJ Kathawalla will address the matter next month on November 18.

Let’s wait for more updates on it.

Amod Pandit

Quiet, resonant, and creative, he can be seen immersed in his own world, and puts in his heart and soul into the one passion that he has, Bollywood. His line for survival? Feel happy to be a part of it.