A is a cement dealer. He enters into a contract with Z to deliver 100 bags of cement and obtains money from Z. Afterwards, A breaks his contract and does not deliver the cement bags,

Option A: A cheated Z

Option B: A did not cheat Z, but is only liable top a civil action for breach of contract committed criminal

Option C: A misappropriation of property

Option D: A committed criminal breach of trust.

Correct Answer

Option: b

Explanation

As per legal definition of cheating it does not get fit into offence of cheating but ‘A’ has committed breach of contract and he is liable for a civil action against him.

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