A, intending to murder Z by poison, purchases poison and mixes the same with food which he delivers to Z’s servant to place it on Z’s table. A is guilty of
[amp_mcq option1=”no offence” option2=”attempt to commit murder” option3=”criminal conspiracy to commit murder” option4=”attempt to commit culpable homicide not amounting to murder” correct=”option2″]
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2019
Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code deals with the attempt to murder. An attempt is made when the accused does an act towards the commission of the intended crime, and this act is a proximate step towards its commission. Mere preparation is not an attempt, but the act of purchasing poison, mixing it, and delivering it to the servant to be placed on the victim’s table goes beyond preparation and is a direct step towards administering the poison, showing a clear intention to cause death.