<p>The activists, mainly of the People’s Union for Civil Liberties, of which Sen is a national vice-president, reached the court premises at 11 am and were confident that he would be acquitted.<br /><br />Sen’s younger brother Dipankar looked relaxed and escorted his brother to the court room as activists claimed they expected “a great victory.” By 1:30 pm, the whole scene changed. The beaming faces suddenly turned red in shock and disbelief. Some had wet eyes. <br /><br />Once the judge sentenced Sen to life imprisonment, Dipankar broke down. One activist shouted in consolation: “Please, Dipankar, have respect for the court. It’s not the end of the road.”<br /><br />Several of Sen’s associates called the judicial ruling “shocking”. A few reporters, too, reacted in disbelief. One newsman shouted: “Better be silent, brothers. Otherwise you too will meet the same fate.”</p>
<p>The activists, mainly of the People’s Union for Civil Liberties, of which Sen is a national vice-president, reached the court premises at 11 am and were confident that he would be acquitted.<br /><br />Sen’s younger brother Dipankar looked relaxed and escorted his brother to the court room as activists claimed they expected “a great victory.” By 1:30 pm, the whole scene changed. The beaming faces suddenly turned red in shock and disbelief. Some had wet eyes. <br /><br />Once the judge sentenced Sen to life imprisonment, Dipankar broke down. One activist shouted in consolation: “Please, Dipankar, have respect for the court. It’s not the end of the road.”<br /><br />Several of Sen’s associates called the judicial ruling “shocking”. A few reporters, too, reacted in disbelief. One newsman shouted: “Better be silent, brothers. Otherwise you too will meet the same fate.”</p>