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.