A makes an attempt to pick the pocket of Z by thrusting his hand into Z's pocket. A falls in the attempt in consequence of Z's having nothing in his pocket.
A)A has not committed any offence
B)A made an unsuccessful attempt, so no offence
C)A has committed an attempt to commit an offence and punishable U/s 511 IPC.
D)None of these

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A has committed an attempt to commit theft, which is punishable under Section 511 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for attempting to commit offenses punishable with imprisonment. The fact that Z's pocket was empty does not negate the attempt made by A.

A Makes an Attempt to Pick the Pocket of Z