Supreme Court of India · 2014-11-14
STATE OF RAJASTHAN vs SALMAN KHAN
- Citation / case number
- SC 2014/12302
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- STATE OF RAJASTHAN
- Respondent
- SALMAN KHAN
- Author
- SUDHANSU JYOTI MUKHOPADHAYA
- Bench
- ADARSH KUMAR GOEL SUDHANSU JYOTI MUKHOPADHAYA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to suspend the conviction of the respondent under Section 51 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, allowing him to travel abroad for professional engagements. The Court noted that the suspension of the sentence was justified as it was hindering the respondent's ability to work, despite the conviction. The Court emphasized the importance of balancing legal consequences with individual rights, particularly in cases involving professional commitments.