The accused Rajendra jawanmal was charged for committing rape on a girl of tender age of 12 years Th......

The accused Rajendra jawanmal was charged for committing rape on a girl of tender age of 12 years. There was evidence showing that though actually rape was not committed accused only attempted to commit rape. But attempt to commit rape was not separately charged in the charge -sheet. Has the court power to convict him for attempt to rape ? Give statutory provisions and case -law in support of your answer.    (5 marks)

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