Section 511(b) in The Indian Penal Code, 1860

Central Government Act

(b) A makes an attempt to pick the pocket of Z by thrusting his hand into Z' s pocket. A fails in the attempt in consequence of Z' s having nothing in his pocket. A is guilty under this section.

1. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and Sch., for" transportation". 2. Subs. by s. 117 and Sch., ibid., for certain words.