be an actor Sanjay Dutt Arrested for illegally obtaining weapons from underworld figures, some of the country’s top lawyers defended him in court. Still, he was sent to jail, and the prosecutor’s verdict Ujjwal Nikam Until then, he had strongly opposed any leniency for the actor. Recalling the day of the sentencing, Nikam said Sanjay was shaking with fear while the media portrayed the prosecutor as a villain pushing for harsh punishment.
Nikam says Sanjay Dutt is ‘naturally scared’
In an interview with Lalantop, Nikam said: “Whenever Sanjay Dutt cries, people think I am responsible. The media can build public opinion about someone. When the court announced Sanjay Dutt’s verdict, he was naturally scared.” He was released on bail but a court ordered his detention. “
Nikam explains his arguments against clemency for Sanjay Dutt
Elaborating on his stand before the court, Nikam said, “My contention is that Sanjay Dutt should not enjoy the benefit of probation. He was convicted under the Arms Act and although the court acquitted him of the charge of conspiracy, we have no objection to that. However, I am of the view that he should be sentenced to seven years under the Arms Act as his lawyer argued that since this was his first offence.” Daoud Ibrahim. If he accepted weapons from such a man, he was fully aware of his criminal background. The benefit of the Probation of Offenders Act is for first-time offenders who are truly innocent but find themselves in an unfortunate situation. This is not the case with Sanjay Dutt. “
Sanjay Dutt hires best lawyers in the country
Nikam went on to recall that Sanjay hired some of the best legal minds in the country to represent him. “During my time as prosecutor, he hired some of the best legal luminaries in the country. Ultimately, the court agreed with me and sentenced him to seven years in prison,” he said.
Sanjay Dutt ‘shaking’ after verdict
Explaining Sanjay’s reaction after the verdict, Nikam said, “When the verdict was handed down, he was shaking. He kept saying, ‘No, sir, I didn’t do anything wrong, sir. I will come back.'” He was almost shaking. I stood nearby and told him, “Sanju, the media is watching, please stand up straight.” Then I asked the police to take him away. If I hadn’t inspired him, the media would have made me out to be the villain. Everyone is against me. “
Nikam clarifies Sanjay Dutt ‘not a terrorist’
Although Nikam advocated for a strict sentence, he made it clear that he never considered Sanjay Dutt a terrorist. “I want to make it clear that Sanjay Dutt was not a terrorist. It was his childishness. You could see it in his eyes. He was curious about weapons and a lot of people were fascinated by the underworld at that time. Being associated with them is seen as a flexibility,” he said.
Nikam says Sanjay Dutt could have prevented 1993 blasts
However, Nikam points out that his real disappointment is that Sanjay could have helped prevent the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts. “when abu salem Sanjay Dutt came with a truck full of weapons, kept some and returned the rest. My point is, if he had informed the police immediately, we could have prevented the bomb from going off. The conspiracy could have been exposed, many lives could have been saved, and those involved could have been arrested. That’s what I don’t like about him. But he is not a terrorist. “
Sanjay Dutt and Nikam are now on friendly terms
Despite their clash in court, Nikam revealed the pair are now on good terms. “I met him after he was released. I met him several times after that. He respected me. Once, I was in a hotel and he came up to me and talked to me. I have no personal hatred against anyone,” he said.
