Multiple choice

A makes an attempt to steal some jewels by breaking open a box and finds no jewel in it. A is guilty of attempt of theft. What punishment may be awarded to him?

  1. The same punishment as for theft should be awarded.

  2. One-half of the term of imprisonment provided for the offence of theft or with such fine as provided for the offence or with both.

  3. Express provision is provided for punishment 'Attempt to Theft' in the Indian Penal Code.

  4. Only fine should be awarded.
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Explanation

Option (2) is correct: Section 511 states that whoever attempts to commit an offence punishable by this Code with imprisonment for life or imprisonment, shall, where no express provision is made by this Code for the punishment of such attempt, be punished with imprisonment of any description provided for the offence, for a term which may extend to one-half of the longest term of imprisonment provided for that offence, or with such fine as is provided for the offence, or with both.

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