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As per Section 309(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, whoever ________ to commit robbery shall be…

Under Section 309(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 393 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860), 'Whoever attempts to commit robbery shall be punished with…

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As per Section 309(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, whoever ________ to commit robbery shall be punished.

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Under Section 309(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 393 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860), 'Whoever attempts to commit robbery shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.' By contrast, making preparation to commit dacoity is punishable under Section 310(4) of the BNS, 2023 (formerly Section 399 of the IPC), while mere preparation or motive to commit robbery is not covered by Section 309(5).

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Option A

Incorrect: Mere preparation to commit robbery (unlike preparation to commit dacoity under Section 310(4) of the BNS, 2023, formerly Section 399 of the IPC) is not punishable under Section 309(5) of the BNS, 2023.

Option B

Correct: Under Section 309(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 393 of the IPC), 'Whoever attempts to commit robbery shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.'

Option C

Incorrect: Having motive alone is not an offence under Section 309(5) of the BNS, 2023.

Option D

Incorrect: Section 309(5) of the BNS, 2023 specifically punishes whoever 'attempts' to commit robbery, not conspiracy.

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