Preparation and Attempt are two stages for commission of an offence. Preparation is generally not punishable. The reason for making preparation not punishable is:

Preparation and Attempt are two stages for commission of an offence. Preparation is generally not punishable. The reason for making preparation not punishable is: Correct Answer Possibility of change in mind before commission of the offence

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Principle: Whoever attempts to commit an offence and in such attempt does any act towards the commission of the offence shall be punished.
Factual Situation: A, a trustee makes an attempt to steal some jewels by breaking open a box belonging to the Trust Band finds after opening the box, that there is no jewel in it. A is prosecuted for the offence of attempting to commit theft.