Salman Khan acquitted of all charges in 2002 hit-and-run case: As it happened

Unlike he did in May, Salman has not come out of his balcony as yet to wave at his fans.

Fans await Salman to wave outside for them from the balcony.

Salman Khan arrives at his residence.

Salman Khan  tweets first time after Bombay High Court acquits him in 2002 hit-and-run case.

I accept the decision of the judiciary with humility. I thank my family, friends & fans for their support & prayers .

— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) December 10, 2015

Salman en route his residence at Galaxy Apartments.

Salman's sister Alvira and bodyguard Shera accompanied him while leaving Bombay HC.

Salman walk out from Bombay High Court as a free man.

Salman Khan leaves Bombay HC after his bail bond gets cancelled.

Sohail Khan reaches Galaxy Apartments.

Want compensation, if we had money to appeal in higher courts then we would not be sleeping on footpath, says Abdullah, victim of 2002 hit-and-run case.

Meanwhile, Bollywood hails the decision on Twitter. Subhash Ghai tweeted:

God is always kind to good human beings, @BeingSalmanKhan with gods blessings is freed today from a hanging sword for thirteen years.cheers

— Subhash Ghai (@SubhashGhai1) December 10, 2015

Will decide further course of action after going through judgment copy: Ram Shinde, MoS Home Maharashtra

Police men positioned outside Salman's residence at Galaxy Apartments.

Salman accompanied by his family inside the courtroom: Reports

Maharashtra govt will decide on further course of action in Salman case after examining High Court verdict, says CM Devendra Fadnavis.

Salman Khan still inside the Bombay HC.

Salman Khan fans celebrate in Bhopal after verdict comes out in his favour: Agency Reports

Glad with the outcome, as it's a big relief: Salman's lawyer Amit Desai

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Maharashtra government to appeal against the Bombay HC verdict: Reports

Salman surrounded by his family members, breaks down after hearing the verdict. 

Salman to stay in court till bail bond is cancelled.

Maharashtra government to challenge HC verdict in Supreme Court.

Bombay High Court acquits Salman Khan in the 2002 hit-and-run case, and quashes his conviction and 5-year sentence. 

Salman shows no emotion on hearing acquittal verdict: TV reports

After 13 years, Salman acquitted of all charges in 2002 hit-and-run case.

Salman's passport to be returned: TV reports

Big relief for Salman Khan, as Bombay HC acquits him of all charges.

Salman Khan acquitted of all charges: HC

Salman Khan inside courtroom.

Salman reaches Bombay High Court.

Father Salim Khan arrives in court ahead of Salman. 

On the basis of evidence submitted by the prosecution, Salman cannot be convicted, the judge says while dictating verdict. 

Bombay HC slams prosecution for faulty probe in case.

Salman Khan likely to reach court in sometime.

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Full verdict on Salman Khan case shortly.

Bombay HC: Trial court erred in judgment

Salman Khan's bodyguard arrives in court ahead of the actor.

Final order when Salman arrives at court: Reports

Judge says prosecution failed to prove case against Salman Khan: TV reports

Investigation in the case highly deplorable, says HC: TV reports

No evidence of drunkenness: HC

Can't convict on basis of doubt: HC

Entire evidence circumstantial, says HC.

Patil's testimony inadmissable: HC

Prosecution didn't establish the case: HC

Judge resumes dictation of order: Reports

Prosecution has failed on all counts: HC

Security beefed up outside court, as actor expected to reach in an hour's time.

Operative part of the order to be read once Salman is in court: TV reports

Justice Joshi continues dictating order in 2002 hit-and-run case.

Actor leaves from Karjat for Bombay High court: TV reports

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Salman Khan to appear in court for verdict, reportedly.

Salman might be present in court by 1-1.30 pm, reportedly.

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Salman's sister Alvira Khan arrives in court.

Security tightened outside the Bombay HC ahead of the verdict.

HC asks Salman's lawyers to locate him and ensure he is present in court.

HC to decide if Salman needs to appear in court.