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X with the intention to steal ornaments opened Y's box and found it empty. Which of the following statements is correct?

A. X is not liable for attempt to-commit theft as the box being empty, commission of theft was impossible

B. X is not liable for attempt to commit theft as he did not do the penultimate act towards commission of theft

C. X is not guilty of attempt to commit theft as the ornaments were not in the box

D. X is guilty of attempt to commit theft as he had an intention to commit theft and did act towards its commission

Answer: Option D


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