Principle Whoever attempts to commit an offence punishable by the Indian Penal Code and in such atte...........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 Others

Principle: Whoever attempts to commit an offence punishable by the Indian Penal Code and in such attempt does any act towards the commission of the offence, shall be punished. Stealing is an offence punishable by the Indian Penal Code.

Facts: A makes an attempt to steal some jewels by breaking open a box, and after so opening the box, finds that there is no jewel in it.

A has committed no offence

A has committed the offence of stealing

A has attempted to commit the offence of stealing

None of the above

Explanation:

The principle given in this question is incomplete as the definition of 'stealing' is not provided. But if we go by the general understanding of the offence of stealing, then "C" would be the most appropriate answer. It would be an attempt to steal because A opened the box in which the jewel s used to be kept but he did not steal as there was no jewel in the box. By opening of the box, it is clear that he made an attempt to steal the jewel. Hence, he has committed the offence of attempt to stealing.