​ ​ ​CRIMINAL ATTEMPT

A COMPARITIVE ANALYSIS OF INDIA , UK AND US

A dissertation submitted to Amity University , Noida

in partial fulfillment of the requirement

for the degree of

B.com. llb (Hons)

SUBMITTED BY

ANTIKA DUDEJA

Roll No. A11921613042

Under the Supervision of

Mr. PRABHAT KUMAR SINGH

Asst. Professor, Noida

​AMITY UNIVERSITY UTTAR PRADESH

 BLOCK I -2 SECTOR 125 AMITY CAMPUS

​CRIMINAL ATTEMPT

A COMPARITIVE ANALYSIS OF INDIA , UK AND US

SUBMITTED BY SUMITTED TO

ANTIKA DUDEJA MR PRABHAT KUMAR SINGH

A11921613042

9​TH​ SEM, B.COM.LLB(HONS)

ALS2 , AUUP
 ​CERTIFICATE

I have the pleasure to certify that (A11921613042) , a student of Amity Law

School , Noida has pursued her research work and prepared the dissertation entitled “
CRIMINAL ATTEMPT – A COMPARITIVE ANALUSIS OF INDIA , UK AND US”
Under my supervision and guidance . To the best of my Knowledge , the project is the result of
her own research .

This is being submitted to AUUP for the degree of​ ​Bachelors of Law in partial fulfillment of
the requirements of the said degree .

Mr . PRABHAT KUMAR SINGH

Asst.professor

​Amity Law School , Noida

Block I – 2 , Sec-125

​Amity Campus

​Amity University
 ​ ​Noida

​ ​ ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This dissertation is an outcome of study by author . Any material written by another person that
has been used in this paper has been thoroughly acknowledged .As my research for this
dissertation has concluded , there are a number of people . I would like to thank for this
successful attempt .

I thank the esteemed Director of the Institution , well as my Deputy Director for inculcating the
concept of preparing a dissertation and allowing me to present my viewpoints in a liberal
manner .

In addition to this , I would like to show my heart – felt gratitude to ​Mr . Prabhat Kumar Singh
who undertook the role of a supervisor , mentor and guide for the successful preparation of this
dissertation . I would also like to thank him for his tirelessly guidance and support throughout
this period of writing . Without his constructive criticism , it would not have been possible . I
would also like to pay my regards to him for offering his knowledge and constantly providing his
expert insight and inputs .

I would also like to thank the library staff of Indian Law Institute and Amity Law School ,
Noida for permitting me to use their esteemed library for my research on the topic .

I would like to extend my exceptional thanks and acknowledgment for the contribution of all
those who helped me completing my dissertation . I would like to extend appreciation towards
my family and friends who supported me throughout this endeavor and provided me with much
needed inspiration and without whose blessings and guidance it would have been possible to
conclude this dissertation .

Antika Dudeja

A11921613042
 B.COM.LLB (HONS) (FIFTH YEAR )

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION 4

2.CHAPTER 2 5

3.CHAPTER 3 11

4. CHAPTER 4 14

5 .CRIMINAL ATTEMPT IN UK

● PROVISIONS OF THE ACT 19

● OTHER OFFENCES 20
● COMMON LAW 21
● CRIMINAL ATTEMPTS ACT 1981 22
● CONCLUSION 24
● MENS REA IN CRIMINAL ATTEMPT 27

6, CRIMINAL ATTEMPT IN US

INTRODUCTION 33

● THE TRANSFER PRINCIPLE 35

● The Wide and Narrow Senses of “Try” 37
● TAKING STOCK 39
6.2014 New Jersey Revised Statutes 41
Title 2C - THE NEW JERSEY CODE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Section 2C:5-1 - Criminal attempt

7 2010 Georgia Code 43

TITLE 16 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES
CHAPTER 4 - CRIMINAL ATTEMPT, CONSPIRACY, AND SOLICITATION
§ 16-4-6 - Penalties for criminal attempt

8. Attempt: An Overview of Federal Criminal Law 44