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Crime and Punishment (Posted on 2003-04-20)

A certain crime is punishable if attempted but not punishable if committed.

What is it?

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Explanation to puzzle answer

Comment 47 of 47 |

(In reply to answer by K Sengupta)

The answer is suicide

EXPLANATION:.

A man (or a woman) tries to commit suicide.

If the attempt fails, the man will be alive and accordingly, he will be punished in accordance with the legal provisions.

If the attempt succeeds, the man will be dead, and it is NOT possible to punish a dead man.

Posted by K Sengupta on 2022-05-16 23:29:59

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