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Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 Others

‘JAM’ denied food to his wife Jane for several days by keeping her confined in a room with an intention to accelerate her death. Jane ultimately managed to escape.

JAM is guilty for attempting to murder his wife.

JAM is not guilty for attempt to murder his wife and he was only doing preparation.

JAM is not guilty for attempt to murder his wife as she always had option to escape.

None of the above.

Explanation:

Since Jane managed to escape herself hence JAM’s action would qualify to be called an attempt.
JAM is guilty for attempting to murder his wife.
Here both intention and conduct is satisfied.