Maharastra state Government made an appeal to the Supreme court for the early hearing of the Salman Khan 2002 hit –and- run case. Supreme Court admitted the appeal challenging Salman Khan's acquittal but refused to fast-track hearing of the case.

Justices J S Khehar and Arun Mishra said the case could not be given priority just because a high-profile personality was involved. Attorney general Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for the state, said that the case was 15 years old and it should be heard within six months.

The appeal is most likely to be heard in next three years. The court will also hear the appeal of the family members of the man, who was killed in the accident. They are likely to compensate for their loss. "There are many important cases pending in the court and we cannot put this case on fast-track just because some personality is involved in the case," the bench of justices said.

The petition, filed by Shaikh Noorulla Shafik's widow and son, said the trial court and the high court ignored the provision of Sections 357 and 357A of the CrPC which provided for compensation to victims of crime.