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The correct answer is 'Section 309 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)'

Key Points

• Section 309 of the IPC:
  • Section 309 of the Indian Penal Code criminalizes the act of attempting suicide.
  • It states that "whoever attempts to commit suicide and does any act towards the commission of such an offense shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with a fine, or with both."
  • This provision has been a topic of debate in India, with arguments both for and against its existence, as it deals with sensitive mental health issues.
  • While the section is still a part of the IPC, the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, has decriminalized attempts to commit suicide under specific conditions, particularly if the person attempting suicide is shown to be under stress.

Additional Information

• Section 306 of the IPC:
  • Section 306 deals with the abetment of suicide, not the attempt to commit suicide.
  • It prescribes punishment for anyone who abets the commission of suicide, with imprisonment of up to ten years and a fine.
  • This section is invoked in cases where it is proven that a person was instigated, aided, or provoked to end their life by another individual.
• Section 307 of the IPC:
  • Section 307 pertains to the attempt to commit murder.
  • It prescribes punishment for attempting to cause the death of another person, with imprisonment for a term up to ten years or life, and a fine.
  • It has no connection with suicide or its attempt.
• Section 376 of the IPC:
  • Section 376 deals with the offense of rape.
  • It specifies punishments for the crime of rape, with imprisonment for a term not less than ten years, which may extend to life imprisonment, along with a fine.
  • This section is unrelated to the topic of suicide or its attempt.

The correct answer is Option 2

Key Points

• Section 511 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) deals with attempt to commit offences punishable with imprisonment for life or other imprisonment.
• Even if the actual offence is not completed, an attempt to commit such offence is punishable.
• In the given scenario:
  • A tried to commit theft by breaking open a box, expecting to find jewels.
  • Even though there were no jewels, and the theft could not be completed, A had the intent and took steps toward committing the crime.
  • Hence, it amounts to attempt to commit theft, which falls under Section 511 IPC.

The correct answer is Option 3

Key Points Section 511: Punishment for Attempting to Commit Offences Punishable with Imprisonment for Life or Other Imprisonment

• Any person who attempts to commit an offence punishable under this Code with imprisonment for life or any term of imprisonment, or who attempts to cause such an offence to be committed, and in doing so performs any act towards its commission, shall be punished in cases where no specific penalty for the attempt is provided by law.
• The punishment may include:
  • Imprisonment of any type prescribed for the offence, for a term that may extend to one-half of the imprisonment for life or one-half of the maximum term prescribed for the offence, as applicable.
  • A fine, as specified for the offence.
  • Or both imprisonment and fine.

Illustrations:
(a) If A attempts to steal jewels by breaking open a box, but upon opening it finds no jewels inside, he has still committed an act towards theft and is therefore guilty under this section.

(b) If A attempts to pick Z’s pocket by inserting his hand into Z’s pocket but fails because Z’s pocket is empty, A is still guilty under this section.

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

List -I (case)	List-II (subject)
(A) Kehar Singh v. Delhi Administration	1. Criminal Conspiracy
(B) Nawab Ali v. State of U.P.	2. Common Object
(C) Vishwanath v. State of U.P.	3.Right of private defence
(D) Mehboob Shah v. Emperor	4. Common Intention

The correct option is Section 511.

Key Points

• Section 511: Attempt 
  • It lays down that " whoever attempts to commit an offence punishable by this Code with imprisonment for life or imprisonment or to cause such an offence to be committed, and in such attempt does any act towards the commission of the offence."
• Illustrations:
  1. Attempts to steal some jewels by breaking open a box and finds that there is no jewel in it. He has done an act towards the commission of theft and therefore is guilty under section 511. 
  2. A attempts to pick the pocket of Z by thrusting his hand into Z's pocket. A fails in the attempt as a consequence of Z's having nothing in his pocket. A is guilty under section 511.
• Section 511 provides for punishment for an attempt to commit an offence under the Penal Code. 
• Only such attempts are punishable under Section 511 for which no express provision is made by the Code

Additional Information

• Express provision has been made by the Code for attempts falling under various sections:
  • Section 121 (attempting to wage war against the Government)
  • Section 130 (attempt to rescue any State prisoner or prisoner of war)
  • Section 161 (public servant attempting to take illegal gratification)
  • Section 196 (attempt to use as true, evidence known to be false)
  • Section 239 (attempt to induce a person to receive a counterfeit coin)
  • Section 307 (attempt to commit murder/culpable homicide)
  • Section 309 (attempt to commit suicide)
  • Section 393 (attempt to commit robbery).

The correct option is Indian Penal Code.

Key Points

• Section 511: Punishment for Attempting to Commit Criminal Offenses-
  • The law is created not only to punish the criminal and illegal acts done with criminal intent but also for the preparation and its very attempt to cause harm to another human or damage to property.
  • Section 511 tries to punish the accused for attempting to commit an offence that has punishment prescribed as life imprisonment and any other imprisonment, fine, or both.
  • This attempt to commit a crime is an offence in itself.
  • It is a section that tries to punish a crime that was either frustrated or interrupted due to unforeseen events or failed in its attempt to give an object to the crime.
  • The nature of the offence decides if the offence is bailable or non-bailable, whether the court takes cognizance or not.
• What is IPC 511?
  • Section 511 of the Indian Penal Code punishes attempting to carry out offences, which has prescribed punishment of imprisonment for life or other imprisonments.
  • The Section provides for punishment for which there lies no express provision in the code.
  • If an attempt has been made to commit an offence that is not mentioned in the code, the person doing such an act will be punished under Section 511 of the Indian Penal Code, also the punishment of imprisonment may extend to one-half for life imprisonment or with a fine or both.
• Is IPC 511 bailable?
  • ​ The nature of Section 511 of the Indian Penal Code is cognizable and non-cognizable and shall be either bailable or non-bailable depending upon the offence.
• Punishment for Section 511 Case:
  • The punishment may extend to one-half of the imprisonment for life or one-half of the longest term of imprisonment provided for the offence committed.
  • The punishment wholly depends upon the offence committed and could vary from 2 years to 10 years or more with a fine or both.

Explanation- An attempt is a direct movement towards the commission of a crime after the preparation is complete. A person will be guilty if they attempt to commit an offence even though the facts state that the commission of the crime is impossible. 

Explanation- According to statement D when commission of an act done intentionally is successful it is criminal attempt but when an act is successful it cannot be mere attempt. So the statement D is wrong. 

The correct answer is 511

Key Points 

• As of now, the Indian Penal Code contains 511 sections.
• These 511 sections are contained within 23 chapters.
• The Indian Penal Code was created in 1860.
• Although the Indian Penal Code was drafted in the 1830s, the final code was enacted in 1860 after various revisions and delays.
• The Indian Penal Code is the official criminal code of the Republic of India.
• It covers all facets of criminal law in India.

The correct option is Section 511.

Key Points

• Section 511: Attempt 
  • It lays down that "whoever attempts to commit an offence punishable by this Code with imprisonment for life or imprisonment or to cause such an offence to be committed, and in such attempt does any act towards the commission of the offence."
• Illustrations:
  1. Attempts to steal some jewels by breaking open a box and finds that there is no jewel in it. He has done an act towards the commission of theft and therefore is guilty under section 511. 
  2. A attempts to pick the pocket of Z by thrusting his hand into Z's pocket. A fails in the attempt as a consequence of Z's having nothing in his pocket. A is guilty under section 511.
• Section 511 provides for punishment for an attempt to commit an offence under the Penal Code. 
• Only such attempts are punishable under Section 511 for which no express provision is made by the Code

Additional Information

• Express provision has been made by the Code for attempts falling under various sections:
  • Section 121 (attempting to wage war against the Government)
  • Section 130 (attempt to rescue any State prisoner or prisoner of war)
  • Section 161 (public servant attempting to take illegal gratification)
  • Section 196 (attempt to use as true, evidence known to be false)
  • Section 239 (attempt to induce a person to receive a counterfeit coin)
  • Section 307 (attempt to commit murder/culpable homicide)
  • Section 309 (attempt to commit suicide)
  • Section 393 (attempt to commit robbery).

The correct answer is 'Section 309 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)'

Key Points

• Section 309 of the IPC:
  • Section 309 of the Indian Penal Code criminalizes the act of attempting suicide.
  • It states that "whoever attempts to commit suicide and does any act towards the commission of such an offense shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with a fine, or with both."
  • This provision has been a topic of debate in India, with arguments both for and against its existence, as it deals with sensitive mental health issues.
  • While the section is still a part of the IPC, the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, has decriminalized attempts to commit suicide under specific conditions, particularly if the person attempting suicide is shown to be under stress.

Additional Information

• Section 306 of the IPC:
  • Section 306 deals with the abetment of suicide, not the attempt to commit suicide.
  • It prescribes punishment for anyone who abets the commission of suicide, with imprisonment of up to ten years and a fine.
  • This section is invoked in cases where it is proven that a person was instigated, aided, or provoked to end their life by another individual.
• Section 307 of the IPC:
  • Section 307 pertains to the attempt to commit murder.
  • It prescribes punishment for attempting to cause the death of another person, with imprisonment for a term up to ten years or life, and a fine.
  • It has no connection with suicide or its attempt.
• Section 376 of the IPC:
  • Section 376 deals with the offense of rape.
  • It specifies punishments for the crime of rape, with imprisonment for a term not less than ten years, which may extend to life imprisonment, along with a fine.
  • This section is unrelated to the topic of suicide or its attempt.

The correct answer is Option 2

Key Points

• Section 511 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) deals with attempt to commit offences punishable with imprisonment for life or other imprisonment.
• Even if the actual offence is not completed, an attempt to commit such offence is punishable.
• In the given scenario:
  • A tried to commit theft by breaking open a box, expecting to find jewels.
  • Even though there were no jewels, and the theft could not be completed, A had the intent and took steps toward committing the crime.
  • Hence, it amounts to attempt to commit theft, which falls under Section 511 IPC.

The correct answer is Option 3

Key Points Section 511: Punishment for Attempting to Commit Offences Punishable with Imprisonment for Life or Other Imprisonment

• Any person who attempts to commit an offence punishable under this Code with imprisonment for life or any term of imprisonment, or who attempts to cause such an offence to be committed, and in doing so performs any act towards its commission, shall be punished in cases where no specific penalty for the attempt is provided by law.
• The punishment may include:
  • Imprisonment of any type prescribed for the offence, for a term that may extend to one-half of the imprisonment for life or one-half of the maximum term prescribed for the offence, as applicable.
  • A fine, as specified for the offence.
  • Or both imprisonment and fine.

Illustrations:
(a) If A attempts to steal jewels by breaking open a box, but upon opening it finds no jewels inside, he has still committed an act towards theft and is therefore guilty under this section.

(b) If A attempts to pick Z’s pocket by inserting his hand into Z’s pocket but fails because Z’s pocket is empty, A is still guilty under this section.

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

List -I (case)	List-II (subject)
(A) Kehar Singh v. Delhi Administration	1. Criminal Conspiracy
(B) Nawab Ali v. State of U.P.	2. Common Object
(C) Vishwanath v. State of U.P.	3.Right of private defence
(D) Mehboob Shah v. Emperor	4. Common Intention

The correct option is Section 511.

Key Points

• Section 511: Attempt 
  • It lays down that " whoever attempts to commit an offence punishable by this Code with imprisonment for life or imprisonment or to cause such an offence to be committed, and in such attempt does any act towards the commission of the offence."
• Illustrations:
  1. Attempts to steal some jewels by breaking open a box and finds that there is no jewel in it. He has done an act towards the commission of theft and therefore is guilty under section 511. 
  2. A attempts to pick the pocket of Z by thrusting his hand into Z's pocket. A fails in the attempt as a consequence of Z's having nothing in his pocket. A is guilty under section 511.
• Section 511 provides for punishment for an attempt to commit an offence under the Penal Code. 
• Only such attempts are punishable under Section 511 for which no express provision is made by the Code

Additional Information

• Express provision has been made by the Code for attempts falling under various sections:
  • Section 121 (attempting to wage war against the Government)
  • Section 130 (attempt to rescue any State prisoner or prisoner of war)
  • Section 161 (public servant attempting to take illegal gratification)
  • Section 196 (attempt to use as true, evidence known to be false)
  • Section 239 (attempt to induce a person to receive a counterfeit coin)
  • Section 307 (attempt to commit murder/culpable homicide)
  • Section 309 (attempt to commit suicide)
  • Section 393 (attempt to commit robbery).