IPC Section 70: Fine levied within six years, or during imprisonment- Death not to discharge property from liability

Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Chapter 3: Punishments

Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

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.

Bare act text for reference, current to 30 June 2024. It is not legal advice; check the official gazette for authoritative text.

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