| Principle Attempt to murder is punishable under S.307 IPC, but preparation is not an offence. |
| Facts A mixes sugar, thinking that it was poison in the tea meant for B with an intention to cause his death. What offence, if any, has been committed by A? |
A) A is not liable to be punished for any offence. 'A' has done only preparation for the commission of crime
B) A is liable for attempt to murder
C) He is guilty of criminal conspiracy
D) None of the above
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
According to Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, attempt to murder is punishable, as it states that whoever does any act with such intention or knowledge, and under such circumstances that, if he by that act caused death, he would be guilty of murder. In the present case, A is guilty of attempt to murder because, he mixed sugar, thinking that it was poison in the tea meant for B with an intention to cause his death.
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