Consider the following two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): There is no liability for an attempt to commit an impossible theft. Reason (R): No criminal liability can be incurred under Section 511 of the Indian Penal Code for an attempt to do an act which, if done will not be an offence. Of the above statements.
A)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B)Both A and R are true and R is NOT a correct explanation of A
C)A is true but R is false
D)A is false but R is true.

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An attempt to commit an impossible theft can still incur liability under Section 511 of the IPC, as it covers attempts to commit offenses, even if the act is impossible. Hence, the assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Consider the Following Two Statements, One Labeled as Assertion (A)