‘He kept saying I didn't do anything wrong': Ujjwal Nikam recalls Sanjay Dutt's reaction to verdict
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam provides an insider's account of the landmark 1993 weapons case involving Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt. Despite elite legal representation, the actor faced conviction after Nikam's prosecution successfully countered defense pleas for leniency. Dutt's persistent claims of innocence during proceedings became a focal point in one of India's most high-profile criminal trials, blending entertainment industry drama with serious legal consequences.
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‘He kept saying I didn't do anything wrong': Ujjwal Nikam recalls Sanjay Dutt's reaction to verdict
When actor Sanjay Dutt was arrested for illegally getting weapons from underworld people, some of the country's top lawyers defended him in court. Still, he was sent to prison, a verdict that prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam says came after he strongly opposed any leniency for the actor.
