Sanjay Dutt moves SC, seeks more time to surrender

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking more time to surrender. In his plea, Dutt has asked the court to keep the punishment in abeyance till the governor decides on pardon.

Dutt had earlier said that he would not seek clemency in the matter. The court had given all 1993 Mumbai blast accused four weeks to surrender.

On March 21, the Supreme Court upheld Sanjay's conviction under the Arms Act in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case and sentenced him to five years in jail.

He was asked to surrender in four weeks to serve his remaining term of about three-and-half years as he has already spent 18 months in jail.

Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan has received 60 representations and petitions from various individuals and organisations regarding Dutt, with some seeking and others opposing clemency for the actor.

An estimated Rs.100 crore is riding on the Bollywood star who is part of upcoming projects "Zanjeer" remake, "Policegiri", "Munna Bhai 3" and "P.K."

Courtesy: Hindustan Times