Indian Penal Code, 1860
Fine leviable within six years, or during imprisonment — Death not to discharge property from liability.—
Section
70
Punishment
Depends on original offence
Cognizable
Depends on original offence
Bailable
Depends on original offence
Compoundable
Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Depends on original offence
Bare Act Text
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.
What is IPC Section 70 ?
According to the official bare act, this legal offense is defined as: 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.
What is the punishment for Dhara 70 ?
The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Depends on original offence
Is IPC 70 bailable or non-bailable?
Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a Depends on original offence offense.
Is Dhara 70 a cognizable offense?
The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense isDepends on original offence.
Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 70 cases?
Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the Depends on original offence.
Can IPC Section 70 be compromised (Compoundable)?
The compoundable nature of this offense, meaning whether the parties can settle it out of court, is classified as: Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions).
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