An attempt is an act committed in part execution of a criminal design or intent more than mere preparation but falling short of actual commission.

Whoever, by deceiving any person fraudulently or dishonestly induces the person so deceived to deliver any property to any person, or to consent that any person shall retain any property, or intentionally induces the person so deceived to do or omit to do anything which he would not do/omit if he were not so deceived, and which act or omission causes or is likely to cause damage or harm to that person in body, mind, reputation, or property is said to cheat.

Preparation is the second stage in the commission of a crime. It means to arrange the necessary measures for the commission of the intended criminal act.

Whoever causes death an act with the intention of causing death or with the intention of causing such bodily injury as is likely to cause death, or with the knowledge that his act is likely to cause death, commits the offence of murder.

Whoever causes the death of any person by doing any rash or negligent act shall be guilty of negligence.