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Section 70 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
70. Fine leviable within six years or during imprisonment-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.
Related Sections
- Section 463: Forgery
- Section 204: Destruction of document to prevent its production as evidence
- Section 304A: Causing death by negligence
- Section 172: Absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceeding
- Section 404: Dishonest misappropriation of property possessed by deceased person at the time of his death
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