Three men have been convicted of attempting to murder three district court judges by hurling bricks at their official car in a road rage incident in 2012, with a Delhi court relying on the "uncontroverted" testimony of the judicial officers.
Additional Sessions Judge R K Tripathi convicted Delhi residents Anil Raj, Rohit and Prashant for the offences including attempt to murder and assault on public servant to deter him from discharge of duty under IPC and relevant provisions of Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act.
"Prosecution has succeeded to prove its case against the accused beyond all shadow of reasonable doubt," the court said.
The then judges in Saket district court – Ajay Garg, M K Nagpal and Inderjeet Singh – were attacked by four persons in May 2012 while they were on their way home.
While three accused faced trial, one was declared as proclaimed offender.
"The judges have fully supported the testimony of the complainant (driver) on all material particulars. There is consistency in their deposition.
"Nothing has come in their cross examination to doubt their veracity. Their testimony remained uncontroverted, unchallenged and unrebutted during their deposition," the court said.
It also rejected the contention of the accused that they were falsely implicated, saying the victims did not have any grudge or ill-will against them.
"They are public servants and responsible members of the society. There is no reason as to why they will falsely name and identify them for no apparent oblique reason," the court said.