307. Attempt to murder; other offences by convict

if he, by that act caused death, he would be guilty of murder, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 20 years and fine; and

if hurt is caused to any person by such act, the offender shall be punished with imprisonment for life.

A shoots at Z with intention to kill him, under such circumstances that, if death ensued, A would be guilty of murder. A is liable to punishment under this section.

A with the intention of causing the death of a child of tender years exposes it in a desert place. A has committed the offence defined by this section, though the death of the child does not ensue.

A, intending to murder Z, buys a gun and loads it. A has not yet committed the offence. A fires the gun at Z. He has committed the offence defined in this section, and if by

A. intending to murder Z by poison. purchases poison and mixes the same with food which remains in A's keeping. A has not committed the offence in this section. A places the food on 2's table or delivers it to 2"s servant to place on 2's table. A has committed the offence defined in this section.