Landmark case · Law of Crimes · Semester 2
Abhayanand Mishra v. State of Bihar
AIR 1961 SC 1698 · Supreme Court of India
Attempt begins when the accused, with intention, does an act towards commission that goes beyond mere preparation.
From topic
General exceptions, abetment, conspiracy and attempt — Unit II, Law of Crimes.
Related sections:
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, 14–44 — General exceptions including private defence (IPC 76–106)
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, 45–60 — Abetment (IPC 107–120)
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, 61 — Criminal conspiracy (IPC 120A–120B)
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, 62 — Attempt to commit an offence (IPC 511)