alleryStart learning →Wilful tax evasion is treated as a criminal offence because it is an offence against whom?
AThe state itself
BA private person
CThe assessing officer
DA bank or lender
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The state itself
Such offences are deemed to be committed against the state and not against an individual, so they invite prosecution rather than a civil remedy.
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