With a view to taking some jewels, 'A' opens a box by breaking it and finds that there is no jewel in it. In this case 'A' is guilty of

With a view to taking some jewels, 'A' opens a box by breaking it and finds that there is no jewel in it. In this case 'A' is guilty of Correct Answer Attempt to commit theft

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A makes an attempt to steal some jewels by breaking open a box and finds there no jewel in it. A is guilty of attempt of theft. What punishment may be awarded to him:
Statement : Some pearls are jewels. Some Jewels are ornaments.

Conclusion :
I. Some jewels are pearls.
II. Some ornaments are jewels.
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.