Sanjay Dutt's conviction under the Arms Act in connection with the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case was once a hot topic of discussion in India. While he was acquitted of charges related to terrorism and criminal conspiracy, it was the toughest phase of his life.&nbsp;Now, years later, special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam revisited the case and shared how the actor became emotional in the courtroom.&nbsp;Also Read: Prahaar teaser:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/prahaar-teaser-rajkummar-rai-transforms-himself-to-play-prosecutor-ujjwal-nikam-in-this-courtroom-drama-on-the-26-11-mumbai-terror-attacks-1782448490372"> Rajkummar Rai transforms himself to play prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam in this courtroom drama on the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks</a><h2>Ujjwal Nikam opens up about the Sanjay Dutt case</h2>During an interview with Lallantop, Nikam shared, "Every time Sanjay Dutt cried, people held me responsible for that. The media can shape public perception of someone. When the court pronounced its verdict against Sanjay Dutt, he was naturally scared. He was out on bail, but the court ordered that he be taken into custody."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/could-sanjay-dutt-have-prevented-the-1993-mumbai-blasts-here-s-what-prosecutor-ujjwal-nikam-says-1761100338027">Could Sanjay Dutt have prevented the 1993 Mumbai blasts?</a>&nbsp;

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&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/sanjay-dutt-s-birthday-inside-actor-s-luxurious-properties-multi-crore-business-net-worth-and-more-1753788840048">Rs 2,950,000,000 net worth: Sanjay Dutt’s luxurious properties, multi-crore business and more</a>&nbsp;He further added, "My argument was that Sanjay Dutt should not get the benefit of the Probation of Offenders Act. He was convicted under the Arms Act, though the court acquitted him of conspiracy charges, and we had no objection to that. However, I argued that he should be sentenced to seven years under the Arms Act."&nbsp;He further revealed that the defence had sought leniency on the grounds that it was his first offence, but the prosecution disagreed.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/after-khalnayak-returns-sanjay-dutt-confirms-vaastav-2-details-inside-1777197876647">After Khalnayak Returns, Sanjay Dutt confirms Vaastav 2</a><h2>Sanjay Dutt's reaction after the judgment</h2>Sharing details of the moment when the verdict was announced, Nikam revealed, "When the judgment was delivered, he was trembling. He kept saying, 'No sir, I didn't do anything wrong, sir. I will come back.' He was virtually shaking. I was standing nearby and told him, 'Sanju, the media is watching, please stand straight.' Then I asked the police to take him away. Had I not motivated him at that moment, the media would have made me the villain. Everyone was against me."&nbsp;In 2013, the Supreme Court sentenced him to five years under the Arms Act. He completed his prison time in 2016, and since then, he has remained active in the film industry.


Special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam recently revealed that Sanjay Dutt was visibly emotional after the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case's verdict was announced. Read on to know more.

Sanjay Dutt's conviction under the Arms Act in connection with the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case was once a hot topic of discussion in India. While he was acquitted of charges related to terrorism and criminal conspiracy, it was the toughest phase of his life. Now, years later, special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam revisited the case and shared how the actor became emotional in the courtroom. Also Read: Prahaar teaser: Rajkummar Rai transforms himself to play prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam in this courtroom drama on the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks Ujjwal Nikam opens up about the Sanjay Dutt case During an interview with Lallantop, Nikam shared, "Every time Sanjay Dutt cried, people held me responsible for that. The media can shape public perception of someone. When the court pronounced its verdict against Sanjay Dutt, he was naturally scared. He was out on bail, but the court ordered that he be taken into custody." Also Read: Could Sanjay Dutt have prevented the 1993 Mumbai blasts?

Special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam recently revealed that Sanjay Dutt was visibly emotional after the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case's verdict was announced. Read on to know more.

Sanjay Dutt was 'shaking' after 1993 blasts case verdict, recalls Ujjwal Nikam

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded former special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam from the Mumbai North Central constituency in the Lok Sabha Election 2024. Nikam was the public prosecutor in the Mumbai 26/11 terror attacks. He will fight the Indian National Congress (INC) party's candidate Varsha Gaikwad.&nbsp;

With the announcement of Nikam's name, the BJP has replaced Poonam Mahajan, who is the current MP from this seat, as the party's candidate. Two-time MP Mahajan won the seat in 2014 and 2019 defeating Congress's Priya Dutt, who was the MP from 2009 to 2014.&nbsp;

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Notably, Nikam, who&nbsp;was awarded the Padma Shri in 2016,&nbsp;is one of the most popular government lawyers in India. He represented the government side in high-profile cases such as terrorist Ajmal Kasab, 1993 bomb blasts, Gulshan Kumar murder case and also Pramod Mahajan murder case, and&nbsp;the&nbsp;2013 Mumbai gang rape case.&nbsp;

Voting in the Indian city of Mumbai is scheduled for May 20 in the fifth phase of the elections.&nbsp;

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The BJP also named eight more candidates for the Odisha assembly polls, which will be held alongside the general elections.&nbsp;

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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded former special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam from the Mumbai North Central constituency in the Lok Sabha Election 2024.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded former special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam from the Mumbai North Central constituency in the Lok Sabha Election 2024. Nikam was the public prosecutor in the Mumbai 26/11 terror attacks. He will fight the Indian National Congress (INC) party's candidate Varsha Gaikwad. With the announcement of Nikam's name, the BJP has replaced Poonam Mahajan, who is the current MP from this seat, as the party's candidate. Two-time MP Mahajan won the seat in 2014 and 2019 defeating Congress's Priya Dutt, who was the MP from 2009 to 2014. Also read: VIDEO: Mamata Banerjee suffers injury after she fell while boarding helicopter Notably, Nikam, who was awarded the Padma Shri in 2016, is one of the most popular government lawyers in India. He represented the government side in high-profile cases such as terrorist Ajmal Kasab, 1993 bomb blasts, Gulshan Kumar murder case and also Pramod Mahajan murder case, and the 2013 Mumbai gang rape case. Voting in the Indian city of Mumbai is scheduled for May 20 in the fifth phase of the elections. #LokSabhaElections2024 | BJP fields Special Public Prosecutor during 26/11 Mumbai Terror attack case, Ujjwal Nikam as its candidate from Mumbai North Central. BJP's Poonam Mahajan is the sitting MP from the constituency. pic.twitter.com/0FbzDxDpQ6 — ANI (@ANI) April 27, 2024 × Also read: Congress files complaint against PM Modi over spreading 'misinformation' about South Goa candidate Fernandes The BJP also named eight more candidates for the Odisha assembly polls, which will be held alongside the general elections. (With inputs from agencies)

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Sanjay Dutt was 'shaking' after 1993 blasts case verdict, recalls Ujjwal Nikam

Lok Sabha polls 2024: BJP fields Ujjwal Nikam, 26/11 prosecutor, from Mumbai North Central