Mohan applied to a university for the post of teacher. He claimed to be postgraduate in English and in order to support his claim, he submitted some documents. It was later found that he was not even a graduate, and the documents were forged. Mohan will be liable for?
Cheating
Attempt to cheat
Mohan will not be guilty of any offence.
None of the above.
Attempt is a direct movement towards the execution of a crime after the preparation of the plan. Presentation of forged documents is an attempt because it is an act towards the commission of the offence of cheating and failure of accused is not due to his own act. Hence the correct option is b.