Bollywood Actor Sanjay Dutt Sentenced

The Special TADA Court finaly pronounced the verdict on Bollywood Actor Sanjay Dutt. It was a judgment which the whole country was waiting for long. Sanjay Dutt has been sentenced six years rigorous imprisonment. According to Judge Koda, Sanjay Dutt not only committed the offence, but also made others commit the same. And he committed the crime under complete knowledge.

Dutt's friend Yusuf Nullwala was sentenced to 5 years rigorous imprisonment and Rs. 25,000 fine, while the other accused Kersi Adjania was handed over a jail term of 2 years. Sanjay's bail bonds stand cancelled and he was taken straight to the Arthur Road jail. According to latest reports, Sanjay Dutt has decided to appeal against the judgement in the Supreme Court.

The TADA Court granted probation to Sanjay dutt's friend Russi Mullah. He was facing same charges. Russi Mullah will be relased on a surety bond of Rs. 1 Lakh for 1 year.

Sanjay Dutt was convicted under the Arms Act for possession of AK 56 rifles. The trial lasted for 13 years. When he was arrested 14 years ago, Sanjay was a young actor with hit movies like Khalnayak and Saajan to his credit. He was charged with receiving weapons used in the blasts from Abu Salem. Dutt had confessed that Salem accompanied by Samir Hingora and Hanif Kadawala, visited his home in January 1993 from who he bought one AK 56 rifle and magazines of 250 rounds.

Though Dutt claimed that he bought the weapons to protect his family, as they received threats during the 1992 Mumbai riots. However, after hearing about the blasts and Samir and Hanif's arrest, he asked another friend Yusuf Nulwalla to destroy the gun. However, the truth came out and the actor was arrested at the Mumbai Airport. He spent 16 months in the Arthur Road jail. Dutt was later covicted under the Arms Act, but was cleared of terrorism and conspiracy.

As the judgement was delivered today, the entire Bollywood was shocked. It was reported that Rs. 100 crore is at stake in Bollywood, as Sanjay is involved in these big projects. It's yet to be seen what steps will Sanjay take in the wake of this unprecedented verdict.