Multiple choice

A keeps his wife B locked up in a room without food for several days with intention to bring about her death. One day, B escapes from the lock-up and is at verge of collapse when taken to hospital by the villagers. B, however, recovers fully after the treatment. Here,

  1. A is not liable for attempt to murder as he has not done the last act necessary for the commission of the crime

  2. A is not liable for attempt to murder as he still has locus paenitentiae

  3. A is liable for attempt as he has intention to cause death and has done acts towards the commission of the crime which clearly indicate his intention

  4. A is not liable for attempt to murder and is liable for causing bodily harm to the woman
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Here, A is liable for attempt as he has intention to cause death and has done acts towards the commission of the crime which clearly indicate his intention.

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