Multiple choice

A intending to murder B by poison, purchases poison and mixes the same in a glass of water. He gives it to the bearer to serve it to ‘B’. The bearer while approaching B loses the balance and glass drops out of his plate. What offence has A committed?

  1. A has committed no offence.

  2. A has committed the offence of attempt to commit murder.

  3. A has committed the offence of Abetment.

  4. A has committed the offence of attempt to commit homicide.
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Explanation
  1. (Correct Answer): As death has not occurred and mere preparation of an offence is not punishable.
    1. (Incorrect Answer): If B would have been taken a glass of water and he would be saved by taking to hospital then 'A' would be liable for Attempt to Murder.

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