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Law · Q1944

Indian Penal Code

Graduate and Post Graduate · Law · question 1944

Q1944

X with intention to steal ornaments opened Y's box and found it empty. X is

A.
Not liable for attempt to commit theft as the box being empty, commission of theft was impossible
B.
Guilty of attempt to commit theft as he had an intention to commit theft and did an act towards its commission
Answer
C.
Not liable for attempt to commit theft as he did not do the penultimate act towards the commission of theft
D.
Not guilty of attempt to commit theft as he made only preparation to commit theft

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
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