'A ', by falsely pretending to be in the civil service, intentionally deceives 'Z ', and thus dishonestly induces 'Z ' to let him have on credit goods for which he does not mean to pay. 'A ' has committed -

Correct option is B

'A' has committed the offense of cheating under Section 415 of the IPC. Cheating involves deceiving someone to fraudulently or dishonestly induce them to deliver property or consent to something. In this case, 'A' deceived 'Z' by pretending to be a civil servant and induced 'Z' to give him goods on credit.
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Cheating is a serious offense under the IPC, especially when it involves deception for financial gain. The law seeks to protect individuals from fraudulent actions that lead to financial loss or other harms.
Additional Knowledge
· Cheating by personation: Involves pretending to be another person with the intent to deceive.
· Extortion: Involves obtaining something through coercion or threats, not through deception alone.