Question

Assertion: Attempt to commit an offence though does not result in any harm, should also be punished.
Reason: A person who tries to cause a prohibited harm and fails, is, in terms of moral culpability, not materially different from the person who tries and succeeds.

• A. : Both A and R are individually true and R is correct explanation of A
• B. : Both A and R are individually true but R is not correct explanation of A
• C. : A is true but R is false
• D. : A is false but R is true

Hint:

Punishment is often based on intention and culpability, not just result. Always examine moral parity in reasoning.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Criminal law punishes attempt because intention and preparation are morally blameworthy, even if no harm is caused. The reason clarifies the basis for punishing attempts — the intention and moral culpability of the individual are equivalent to that of a successful offender. Hence, R explains A correctly. \fbox{Final Answer: (A): Both A and R are individually true and R is correct explanation of A}