A makes an attempt to pick the pocket of Z by thrusting his hand in to the pocket of Z but finds it ...........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 Attempt

A makes an attempt to pick the pocket of Z by thrusting his hand in to the pocket of Z, but finds it empty. A is guilty of

Pech of theft.

Attempt of theft.

Theft.

Intention of theft.

- Option 1: Pech of theft

- "Pech" appears to be a typographical error or a non-standard term. This option is not applicable.

- Option 2: Attempt of theft

- A makes an attempt to steal but cannot complete the act because the pocket is empty.

- An attempt is an effort to commit a crime, which is not completed.

- Correct Answer: Attempt of theft

- Option 3: Theft

- Theft involves the unlawful taking of someone's property with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of it.

- Since there was nothing in the pocket, no theft occurred.

- Option 4: Intention of theft

- Having an intention alone does not constitute a punishable attempt unless an overt act is involved.

- Here, there's more than intention as A acted on it.

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