Y inserts his hand into the pocket of Z but the pocket was empty Y guilty of ........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 Attempt

Download Solution PDF

Y inserts his hand into the pocket of Z but the pocket was empty. Y guilty of:

No offence as the offence was not completed

Theft

Mischief

Attempt to theft

छोटे Courses बड़े Results

Master Attempt

Prepare through Micro-courses

Try Now

Explanation:

Illustration b to section 511
511. Punishment for attempting to commit offences punishable with imprisonment for life or other imprisonment.
(b) A makes an attempt to pick the pocket of Z by thrusting his hand into Z’s pocket. A fails in the attempt in consequence of Z’s having nothing in his pocket. A is guilty under this section.