Under Section 511 of the Pakistan Penal Code, where no specific provision exists for an attempt, the offender may generally receive:
Correct answer: B. Up to one-half of the longest imprisonment term, or the prescribed fine, or both
- A. The same punishment as for the completed offence in every case
- B. Up to one-half of the longest imprisonment term, or the prescribed fine, or both
- C. No punishment unless the intended offence is completed
- D. Only a warning issued by the trial court
Explanation
Section 511 provides a general rule for attempts where the Pakistan Penal Code has no separate attempt provision. The punishment may extend to one-half of the longest imprisonment term provided for the completed offence, or the relevant fine, or both.
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