Mr. Daksh makes preparation to counterfeit the government issued currency notes. He buys printing machine and the is prepared to counterfeit the notes. Daksh will be liable for?
Daksh will not be liable for preparation.
Daksh will be liable for counterfeiting currency notes.
Daksh will be liable for preparation to counterfeit currency notes.
Daksh will be liable for attempt to counterfeit currency notes.
There are some exceptions in which mere preparation is punishable in IPC, it includes, preparation to commit dacoity (Section 399); preparation for counterfeiting coins and government stamps; waging war (Section 122). Hence the correct option is c.