CLAT Sample Paper CLAT Sample Paper-6

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    'A' thrusts his hand into Z's pocket to pick his purse. The pocket was empty. In this matter, which statement is true?

    A)  A commits theft

    B)  A commits mischief

    C)  A is guilty of criminal breach of trust

    D)  A is guilty and liable for punishment

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    A is guilty and liable for punishment. The reason is he thrust his hand into z's pocket to pick his purse. His 'mensrea' a guilty intention is apparent. It is otherwise that the pocket was empty and he could not succeed in his aim.


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