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A, intending to murder Z by poison, purchases poison and mixes it with food which remains in A's…

Illustration (d) to section 109 of the BNS states that this has not yet amounted to attempt to murder; the offence is committed only when A places the food on Z's table or…

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A, intending to murder Z by poison, purchases poison and mixes it with food which remains in A's keeping. Nothing more is done. What is A's position under section 109 of the BNS?

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Correct answer D

Illustration (d) to section 109 of the BNS states that this has not yet amounted to attempt to murder; the offence is committed only when A places the food on Z's table or delivers it to be placed there. A has only prepared, so "He has not yet committed the offence of attempt to murder". No one was instigated or aided, and no death was caused, so the other options fail.

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