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A' with intention to steal ornaments opens 'B's box lying below the seat and found it empty. 'A' is:

A. Not guilty for attempt to commit theft as he did not do the penultimate act towards commission of theft

B. Not guilty of attempt to commit theft as he made only preparations to commit theft

C. Not guilty for attempt to commit theft as the box being empty

D. Guilty of attempt to commit theft as he had an intention to commit theft and did an act towards it

Answer: Option D


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