“Salman nikal jayega” (Salman will walk free) was what was heard most commonly across the past four days in and around court number 43 at the Bombay High Court. And when the judge indeed acquitted the actor of all charges, all hell broke loose. In the house of law, no one followed the law.

Court number 43 was jam packed with people who had come to catch a glimpse of Salman Khan. Justice AR Joshi acquitted the actor of all charges. Public prosecutor S S Shinde, Defence lawyer Amit Desai were present in court. Illustrations/Uday Mohite