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A reaches into Z’s pocket intending to steal its contents. The pocket is empty. Under the Bharatiya…

The correct answer is “Attempt to commit theft”. Reaching into the pocket is an act toward theft. Section 62 expressly illustrates liability where the pocket is empty. Theft…

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A reaches into Z’s pocket intending to steal its contents. The pocket is empty. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what offence has A committed on these facts?

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The correct answer is “Attempt to commit theft”. Reaching into the pocket is an act toward theft. Section 62 expressly illustrates liability where the pocket is empty. Theft requires moving property in order to take it. A moves no property from the empty pocket.

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Option A

Theft requires moving property in order to take it. A moves no property from the empty pocket.

Option B

Reaching into the pocket is an act toward theft. Section 62 expressly illustrates liability where the pocket is empty.

Option C

The facts disclose no destruction or injurious change to property of the kind involved in mischief.

Option D

An empty pocket prevents completion, but section 62 makes the attempt punishable.

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