Here are 10 developments in the story:
Mr Khan, 49, is accused of running over pavement dwellers in Bandra in Mumbai with his SUV in the early hours of September 28, 2002. One person was killed and four were injured.
The actor faces charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison.
Today, the actor is expected to respond to the prosecution’s evidence against him in a sessions court. He may also examine witnesses, if he wants.
Mr Khan’s statement, according to the law, cannot be grounds for his conviction but can only be used as evidence.
The prosecution alleges that Salman Khan was driving the vehicle when the accident took place, and his blood samples showed high alcohol content.
Some witnesses had said that they had seen the actor exiting the car from the driver’s side.
The actor has denied it, and his lawyers have argued that there was no evidence that he was drunk.
Mr Khan was earlier being tried on the lesser charge of death by negligence that could attract a maximum prison term of two years.
A court in 2013 added the charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, which comes with a much harsher maximum sentence.
Salman Khan is one of the most successful actors in the Hindi film industry, with many of his movies crossing the 100 crore mark in earnings.
