SC to give judgement on Dutt's surrender deadline extension plea tomorrow

SC to give judgement on Dutt's surrender deadline extension plea tomorrow

Sanjay Dutt

MUMBAI: The Supreme Court will declare its decision on the extension of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt surrender deadline tomorrow.

Dutt had, on Monday, appealed to the Supreme Court of India that he be given some more time to surrender before he begins his prison term citing work commitments.

Last month court announced its decision to sentence Dutt to five years in prison for illegal possession of weapons supplied by Muslim mafia bosses linked to the terror attack that killed 257 people in Mumbai.

The actor has maintained that he knew nothing about the bombing plot and that he asked for the guns to protect his family during sectarian riots in Mumbai.

Son of legendary actors Sunil Dutt and Nargis, Dutt has previously served 18 months in jail on the same charges. He was released later and the actor has since then resurrected his acting career and delivered some appreciated performances. He won a lot of adulation for his portrayal of the ruthless Kancha Cheena in the 2012 remake of blockbuster Agneepath (by the same name).