Nafisa Ali replaces Sanjay Dutt as SP candidate from LucknowApril 5th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Samajwadi Party (SP) on Sunday announced Nafisa Ali as its candidate from the Lucknow parliamentary constituency for upcoming general elections. Nafisa will replace actor Sanjay Dutt, who was denied permission to contest the Lok Sabha polls by the Supreme Court.
Samajwadi Party appoints Sanjay Dutt as General SecretaryApril 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Samajwadi party on Thursday appointed Bollywood actor-turned-politician Sanjay Dutt as its National General Secretary. Dutt, who was barred from contesting the elections by the Supreme Court because of his conviction under the Arms Act in connection with the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, told reporters here today, "Mein dil se kam karoonga aur sach ke liye kam karoonga (I will work with my heart and for the truth).
A Congress minister threatened me, says Sanjay DuttApril 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - A day after the Supreme Court disallowed him from contesting elections because of his conviction in a criminal case, Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt Wednesday alleged that a senior Congress leader had threatened him if he did not join that party. In an interview to television channel NDTV, Dutt said he had tapes of the conversation he had with the minister who threatened him that court cases would go against him if he did not join the Congress.
'Sanjay Dutt not rattled by court verdict'April 1st, 2009 MUMBAI - The Supreme Court verdict barring Sanjay Dutt from contesting elections has dampened the spirit of his supporters, but the Bollywood star is undeterred and says he isn't 'rattled' by it. 'I've seen too much in life to be rattled by this latest setback,' Sanjay Dutt told a friend Tuesday after the Supreme Court vetoed the actor's desire to contest the Lok Sabha elections.
Supreme Court turns down Sanjay Dutt's pleaMarch 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt will not be able to contest the forthcoming general elections as the Supreme Court Tuesday refused to suspend his conviction in a criminal case. A bench headed by Chief Justice K.G.
I was not surprised by Supreme Court's decision: Sanjay DuttMarch 31st, 2009 LUCKNOW - Bollywood actor-turned- politician Sanjay Dutt on Tuesday said he was not surprised by the Supreme Court's decision to disallow him from contesting the upcoming general elections. "I was not surprised by the Supreme Court's decision.
Deshbhakti Andolan welcomes apex court's verdict in Dutt caseMarch 31st, 2009 MUMBAI - Deshbhakti Andolan, the only organisation here which intervened in the Supreme Court against Sanjay Dutt's case, welcomed the apex court's ruling saying it is 'the first step against de-criminalisation of Indian politics.'
Deshbhakti Andolan national convenor Avisha K. said the Supreme Court ruling has given a big boost to Indian democracy and the rule of law.
Supreme Court disallows Sanjay Dutt to contest Lok Sabha pollsMarch 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Supreme Court on Monday disallowed Bollywood actor-turned-politician Sanjay Dutt to contest the general elections following his conviction in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case. A Bench headed by Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan said: "We are not inclined to suspend his conviction."
"It is not a fit case to grant stay of conviction," the Bench also comprising Justices P Sathasivam and R M Lodha said.
Apex court reserves verdict on Sanjay Dutt's pleaMarch 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Monday reserved its verdict on Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt's plea to suspend his conviction in a criminal case to enable him to contest the Lok Sabha polls from Lucknow. A bench of Chief Justice K.G.
SC to hear Sanjay Dutt's plea on MondayMarch 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Supreme Court will hear a petition filed by Bollywood actor-turned politician Sanjay Dutt for suspension of his conviction under the Arms Act in connection with the 1993 Mumbai blasts case on Monday. Dutt's fate will depend upon the stand taken by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
CBI seeking legal opinion on Dutt's plea in Supreme CourtMarch 26th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is seeking legal help in replying to the Supreme Court on Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt's plea seeking suspension of his conviction to enable him to contest elections. 'The CBI has got a notice from the Supreme Court and we will reply to it after taking legal opinion,' CBI Director Ashwini Kumar said Thursday.
Apex court seeks centre, CBI's stand on Sanjay Dutt's pleaMarch 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Friday sought the stance of the union government and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on a lawsuit by Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt seeking suspension of his conviction in a criminal case to enable him to fight the forthcoming general elections. A bench of Chief Justice K.G.
Sanjay Dutt invites Ukranian PM's daughter for dinnerFebruary 27th, 2009 MUMBAI - Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt borrowed a private plane and flew form Patna to Mumbai just to have dinner with Ukranian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko's daughter Yevhenia since she is his big fan. The 29-year-old Yevhenia was invited by Sanjay and Maanyata to their home in Pali Hill for dinner on Feb 19, which happened to be the day the Dutts had to visit Patna with Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh on actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha's invitation.
Apex court allows Sanjay Dutt to extend stay abroadFebruary 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Actor Sanjay Dutt, who is out on bail in connection with illegal possession of arms in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, can stay abroad for two more weeks to attend a conference on malnutrition in New York as the UN's goodwill ambassador, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday. A bench of Chief Justice K.G.
Apex court allows Sanjay Dutt to extend visit abroadFebruary 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Thursday permitted Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt to extend his visit abroad by two weeks. An apex court bench of Chief Justice K.G.
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