Updated 12:38 IST | January 8, 2013
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Before you say yes or no, consider these points:
  • 1.
    In 1993, Dutt allegedly confessed to dealings with gangsters Dawood Ibrahim, Anees Ibrahim & Abu Salem,
  • 2.
    He allegedly confessed to procuring 3 AK-56s. He bought these despite already having three licensed firearms.
  • 3.
    Dutt was tried under the Terrorists and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, but the trial court convicted him under the lesser Arms Act.
  • 4.
    Justice Katju says Dutt has "suffered a lot" and has undergone "various tribulations" including being denied bank loans.
  • 5.
    He has already served 18 months in prison and wasn't held as a terrorist.
So, should Sanjay Dutt be pardoned?
  • Yes
  • No