'A' picked up a revolver and, believing it to be loaded, pulled the trigger with the criminal intention of shooting 'B' dead. Fortunately, the revolver was not loaded, and 'B' escaped unhurt. 'A' has committed the offense of

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Attempt to murder. Even though the revolver was not loaded and 'B' was unharmed, 'A' committed the offense of attempt to murder under Section 307 of the IPC. The intention to kill and the act of pulling the trigger, believing the revolver to be loaded, constitutes an attempt to murder.
Information Booster
Attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC is a serious offense, punishable by imprisonment. The law considers the intent and the act directed towards committing the crime, even if the crime is not completed due to circumstances beyond the control of the perpetrator.
Additional Knowledge
· Murder ( Section 302 IPC): Requires the death of the victim.
· Culpable homicide not amounting to murder ( Section 304 IPC): Involves killing without the intention of causing death.
· No offense: Incorrect as the intention and act were directed towards committing a crime.