SC asks Registry to prepare paper-book afresh

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed its Registry to prepare <g data-gr-id="8">afresh</g> the paper-book — compilation of documentary evidence — of the 2002 hit-and-run case involving conviction of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, by September7. The High Court observed that the paper-book was not properly made as per rules.

The ruling is considered significant as it comes in the midst of hearing of an appeal filed by the 49-year-old actor against the 5-year sentence awarded to him in the case by the trial court. Paper-book is <g data-gr-id="15">compilation</g> of evidence, documents, prepared by the court Registry and submitted to both the sides before an appeal against conviction is heard. The HC is hearing an appeal filed by Salman against a sessions court's verdict which on May 6 found him guilty.