Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon

Attempting robbery or dacoity while armed with any deadly weapon leads to a mandatory minimum prison term. It applies when the offender has a deadly weapon at the time of the attempt, even if the theft or dacoity is not completed. The imprisonment must be not less than seven years.

Ravi tries to snatch Meera's handbag at a market while carrying a knife; the theft attempt fails when bystanders intervene. Because Ravi was armed with a deadly weapon during the attempt, he can be sentenced to at least seven years' imprisonment.