RAJASTHAN HC JUDGE RECUSES HIMSELF FROM SALMAN BLACKBUCK CASE | 17 February, 2026

Justice Baljinder Singh Sandhu of the Rajasthan high court on February 16 recused himself from hearing Salman Khan’s blackbuck poaching case. The unexpected move has led to the case being directed to another bench.

The joint hearing is on Salman’s appeal against conviction, and the government plea against other acquittals.