Directions: Each question consists of legal propositions/principles and facts. These principles have to be applied to the given facts to arrive at the most reasonable conclusion. Principle: Whoever attempts to commit an off ence punishable by the Indian Penal Code and in such attempt does any act towards the commission of the off ence - shall be punished. Stealing is an off ence punishable by the Indian Penal Code. Facts: A makes an attempt to steal some jewels by breaking open a box - and after so opening the box - finds that there is no jewel in it.