As per IPC provisions preparation stage of crime is

Solution

Preparation stage in committing the offence of robbery is not punishable in any case. As per IPC, in case of every crime there are 4 stages of a crime. Firstly, there is an intention to commit it, secondly, preparation to commit it, thirdly, attempt to commit it and lastly the accomplishment. •        Generally, preparation to commit any offence is not punishable but in some exceptional cases preparation is punishable. Following are some examples of such exceptional circumstances- •         Preparation to wage war against the Government - Section 122, IPC 1860; •         Preparation to commit depredation on territories of a power at peace with Government of India- Section 126, IPC 1860; •         Preparation to commit dacoity- Section 399, IPC 1860; •         Preparation for counterfeiting of coins or Government stamps- Sections 233-235, S. 255 and S. 257; •         Possessing counterfeit coins, false weight or measurement and forged documents. Mere possession of these is a crime and no possessor can plead that he is still at the stage of preparation- Sections 242, 243, 259, 266 and 474.