Question

Read the definition and elements of the attempt, apply them on the given fact situations and answer the question:

Definition of ATTEMPT : Lord Blackburn has said "there is no doubt that there is a difference between a preparation antecedent to an attempt and the actual attempt, but if the actual transaction has commenced which would have ended in the crime if not interrupted, there is clearly an attempt to commit the crime."
1. Fault element : Intention or knowledge requisite for committing an offence; and
2. Conduct Element : does any act towards its commission and has crossed the stage of preparation. This act is so closely connected with, and proximate to the commission that it fails in object because of facts not known to him or because of circumstances beyond his control.
'RANI' ran to a well slating that she would jump into it, and she started running towards the well but she was caught before she could reach it.

• A. She is not guilty of attempt to commit suicide because she might have changed her mind before jumping into the well.
• B. She is guilty of attempt to commit suicide
• C. Right to life includes rights right to die hence a person should not be held responsible for attempt to commit suicide.
• D. None of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is A She is not guilty of attempt to commit suicide because she might have changed her mind before jumping into the well.

She is not guilty of attempt to commit suicide because she might have changed her mind before jumping into the well.

As , she's alive there are certain possibilities which includes the changing of mind before attempting any further act to suicide . If she was successful in jumping into the well slating and found alive by help or anything . She'll be found guilty under Section 309 of IPC and liable for punishment short term imprisonment or fine . A suicide attempt is an attempt where an individual attempts to kill himself however survives.