Multiple choice

A makes an attempt to pick the pocket of B by thrusting his hand into B's pocket. A is guilty of

  1. no offence

  2. theft

  3. attempt of theft

  4. using criminal force
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Explanation

Option (2) is incorrect: Theft is dishonestly taking property from the possession of other person without the consent. In the above case, A has not taken any property by his act. Hence, it is not theft. Option (3) is correct: Whoever attempts to commit an offence punishable by this Code with imprisonment for life or imprisonment, or to cause such an offence to be committed, and in such attempt does any act towards the commission of the offence. Option (4) is incorrect: No criminal force has been used in the above case.

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