Correct option is A
In this scenario, 'A' has committed the offence of "attempt to theft." Even though the jewels were not present in the box, the act of breaking open the box with the intention to steal constitutes an attempt to commit theft. The Indian Penal Code recognizes that an attempt to commit an offence, even if unsuccessful, is punishable. Here, the key element is 'A's intention to commit theft, which was evident when they broke open the box.
Information Booster: Attempting to commit a crime is itself an offence under the Indian Penal Code. An attempt goes beyond mere preparation and involves a direct act towards the commission of the crime. In this case, breaking open the box was an overt act towards the theft, even though no jewels were present. The law recognizes the danger of such actions and punishes attempts to deter criminal intentions.
Additional Knowledge:
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Theft (b): Theft requires the unlawful taking of someone else's property. In this case, no property was taken as there were no jewels.
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Criminal Breach of Trust (c): This offence involves the dishonest misappropriation or conversion of property entrusted to someone. It does not apply here as there was no trust or property involved.
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All of the above (d): This option is incorrect because only an attempt to theft occurred, not the other offences
