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Commenting upon affidavits filed by public personalities like actor Dilip Kumar in support of Dutt, Judge Kode said these are of no use if there exists material, which says that the actor has indulged in a criminal act.
Dutt acquired the weapons to "protect" his family in the aftermath of sectarian violence that erupted in Mumbai following the demolition of the Babri mosque in late 1992.
Kode said the character of the accused is very important while considering if they deserved relief under the POA Act. He pointed out that apart from possessing the weapons, Dutt was a close acquaintance of Anees Ibrahim and attended a party hosted by Dawood Ibrahim in Dubai.
The film industry is shocked with the verdict of the Tada court that has sentenced actor Sanjay Dutt to six years imprisonment in connection with the 1993 Mumbai blasts.
“It’s a blow to the film fraternity and especially to me. There was a kind of tremendous element of hope. But I can understand the court’s position. They have been harsh in providing sentences to others,” says filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt.
There is a wave of emotion in the industry and Dutt’s friend and fellow actors feel the
news has come as a disaster.
“I am speechless. My reaction is emotional. It’s taking a little bit of time to sink in because we thought that the worst is over,” says Boman Irani.
Irani who has acted with Dutt in Lage Raho Munnabhai adds, “He (Dutt) has been already traumastised for a long time just waiting and watching. He is a very sensitive person.”
As soon as Judge P D Kode gave the verdict, he asked the police to take the 48-year-old actor into custody.
A shell-shocked Dutt was trembling and almost in tears as the judge gave his ruling.
Yesteryears actress Saira Bano feels Dutt has already been punished. He had behaved in an “exemplary manner” all the while that he has been out on probation.
“We feel disappointed. He is an extension of our family. This is too much. They could have lessened the punishment because he is a good boy,” says Saira Banu.
Bano also said the media could have played a bigger role in saving him.
“Dilip (Kumar) sahab and my heart bleeds for him,” the actress adds.
So while verdict has stunned Dutt’s fans, friends and well wishers, editor of Mahanagar, Nikhil Wagle feels it is justice well done.
“I want to congratulate the judge. Hats off to Kode. He has shown that finally justice is proved,” says Nikhil Wagle.
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