Story highlights A lower court had sentenced him to five years in prison

The deadly events took place more than 12 years ago

New Delhi (CNN) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who was facing a lengthy prison sentence for a fatal hit-and-run, got a reprieve when the Mumbai High Court tossed out his conviction.

The High Court said he can't be found guilty based on the evidence presented.

"On basis of evidences produced by the prosecution, the appellant cannot be convicted, no matter how differently the common man thinks," the court said.

Khan, one of India's most bankable stars, was sentenced by a lower court on May 6 to five years in prison for allegedly running over several men sleeping on a Mumbai pavement, and killing one of them.

He appealed.

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