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Katju seeks pardon for Zaibunissa in 1993 Mumbai blasts case

New Delhi/Mumbai, March 27: After actor Sanjay Dutt, Press Council of India chairman Markandey Katju Wednesday sought a pardon for Zaibunissa Kazi, another convict in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case.The former apex court judge said



On being criticised for seeking pardon for Sanjay Dutt, Katju said: "Some people have said that many others will also appeal for pardon. My reply is that I am willing to consider every case which is brought to my notice."




"But I will make an appeal only if after carefully studying the relevant material I am satisfied that the case deserves pardon. I make no distinction between a celebrity and non celebrity. Paragraph 125 of the Supreme Court judgment states that she is not guilty of the main charge of conspiracy," he added.

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