The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of actor Sanjay Dutt and has sentenced him to five years imprisonment. The actor has four weeks to surrender. The court said that the circumstances and nature of the offence was so serious that Dutt cannot be released on probation.
The apex court upheld the conviction of Sanjay Dutt under Arms Act in 1993 blasts case, but reduced the six year jail term given by TADA court to five years.
The apex court said it agreed with TADA court's decision to acquit him of terror charges but offences under Arms Act were clearly made out for possessing and later destroying weapons of prohibited calibre.
Sanjay Dutt, who has already served nearly 18 months in jail, will now have to go to jail and serve the remaining term.
Dutt will not be able to shoot pictures during the remaining three and a half years of prison term, the apex court said. The judgement was delivered by a bench of Justice PS Sathasivam and BS Chauhan. The judges only read out the excerpts of the voluminous judgement that lasted for one and a half hours.
Sanjay Dutt was sentenced to a jail term of six years for illegal possession of firearms acquired from terrorist acquaintances, who were responsible for the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts on July 31, 2007.
He was granted bail by the apex court on November 27, 2007.
A total of 257 persons were killed and 713 others injured when a series 13 coordinated explosions shattered the metropolis on March 12, 1993. The blasts occurred at 12 places including Bombay Stock Exchange building, Air-India Building at Nariman Point, at Worli opposite Century Bazaar, Hotels Sea Rock and Juhu Centaur.
Since Bollywood is one big family, the fraternity is reacting quite strongly. Within minutes of the court announcing its decision, celebrities took to Twitter and expressed shock and horror at the court verdict.
What’s obvious from most Tweets is that besides Sanjay’s fans, even the Bollywood folks are not at all happy with the way things have turned out for the actor. Here’s looking at what Sanjay’s friends and colleagues have to say…
Mahesh Bhatt: Heart Broken: Just heard that Sanjay Dutt has to go to jail for 5 years. I expected mercy! Alas it did not happen
Tanishaa Mukerji: Ridiculous what is happening with Sanjay sir @duttsanjay !He does not deserve 2 b treated like this by his brethren! I am shocked &saddened!
Vishal Dadlani: I stand with @duttsanjay , always will. He’s my brother. He made mistakes, but he’s served more than his time, in terms of mental stress.
I am not contesting/denying the law, but it breaks my heart that @duttsanjay ‘s to face this.He has done so much, so selflessly for so many!
When I barely knew him, I needed some personal help in a family matter. I just asked, and @duttsanjay went above and beyond duty, to help. HE called ME (remember, I barely knew him then), EVERYDAY till it was sorted. Made things happen. Wish ppl could know how many he’s helped.
Shekhar Ravjiani: He’s the most loved person in the business. One of the nicest people I know. Man with a big heart. My brother. I m with u @duttsanjay
Kunal Kohli: the ’93 blast case should NOT be made about Sanjay Dutt.The Real planners are sitting safely in Pakistan like Osama Bin Laden was
Farah Khan Ali: OH Nooooooooo! Dear God, no. Sanjay Dutt is a very good Man who doesn’t deserve this sentence. God give him the strength. Prayers and more with his family
Karan Johar: I am truly shattered to hear of Sanju’s sentence…the nicest guy i have known just doesnt deserve this…my heart goes out to him….
Hansal Mehta : Sad the @duttsanjay has to face a harsh sentence after going through so much already. And the real criminals still go scott free.
Pritish Nandy: Sad for Sanjay Dutt. He is paying for what was an act of folly. He is no traitor. He made a mistake. He is paying for it. Hugely.
I will be very sad to see Sanjay Dutt go back to jail… where I used to meet him years ago. A second term will destroy the man.
Dabboo Ratnani: Shattered to Hear about @duttsanjay …Love Him…He is Like My Elder Brother & has a Pure Heart of Gold. God give Him Strength #SanjayDutt
ShwetaPandit: All i can say is @duttsanjay is indeed one of the most loving & nicer people i’ve met in the industry. This sentence is just too harsh!
Mubina Rattonsey: One of the nicest,most selfless n a truely genuine man @duttsanjay has been sentenced again..This is heart breaking…this is unfair.
Aftab Shivdasani: Sad to know the verdict on Sanjay Dutt, my heart goes out to him and his family..he was a fighter, is one and will always be one..
Content sourced from TOI and bollywoodlife.com
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