A makes an attempt to pick the pocket of Z by thrusting his hand into Z’s pocket. A fails in the attempt in consequence of Z having nothing in his pocket. A is guilty of
theft
attempt to commit theft
no offence
using force
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2019
– The failure to complete the crime or the fact that the crime was impossible to complete due to circumstances unknown to the offender (like an empty pocket) does not prevent the act from being an attempt, provided the act done was proximate enough to the intended crime.
– Section 511 IPC punishes attempts to commit offences punishable with imprisonment for life or other imprisonment. Theft (punishable under Section 379 IPC) falls under “other imprisonment”.