IPC 70 — Fine leviable within six years, or during imprisonment. Death not to discharge property from liability

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Statutory text

Death not to  discharge property  from liability.--The  fine,  or  any  part thereof which  remains unpaid,  may be  levied at  any time within six years after  the passing  of the sentence, and if, under the sentence, the offender  be liable  to imprisonment  for a longer period than six years, then at any time previous to the expiration of that period; and the death  of the  offender does  not discharge from the liability any property which  would, after  his death,  be legally  liable  for  his debts.

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