Section 511State of Jammu-Kashmir Act
Section 511: Punishment for attempting to commit offences punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonment
Punishment for attempting to commit offences punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonment.
- 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, shall where no express provision is made by this Code for the punishment of such attempt, be punished with [imprisonment of any description provided for the offence, for a term which may extend to one-half of the imprisonment for life, or as the case may be, one-half of the longest term of imprisonment provided for that offence,] [Substituted by Act XII of 1980, section 13] or with such fine as is provided for the offence, or with both.Illustration(a)
A makes an attempt to steal some jewels by breaking open a box, and finds after so opening the box, that there is no jewel in it. He has done an act towards the commission of theft, and therefore, is guilty under this section.(b)
A makes an attempt to pick the pocket of Z by thrusting his hand into Z's pocket. A fails in the attempt in consequence of Z's having nothing in his pocket. A is guilty under this section.Disclaimer: This section is reproduced for general informational and reference purposes only. Always verify against the latest official gazette and consult a qualified advocate before relying on any provision.