Y makes an attempt to steal some jewels by breaking open a box and finds after opening the box ...........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 Others

Y makes an attempt to steal some jewels by breaking open a box and finds, after opening the box, that there is no jewel in it. Choose the appropriate answer.

Y is not guilty of attempt to theft because the box was empty.

Y is guilty of attempt to commit theft.

Y is guilty of trespass.

Y is not guilty of any offence.

Explanation:

Y is guilty of attempt to commit theft because Y with a B dishonest intention acted in order to steal the jewels.
There was an attempt to move the stone.
Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.