31.   Despite being eligible for release, he had not sought bail earlier because he wanted to remain behind bars until a Thai extradition warrant lapsed.

32.   The three other accused ministers are also expected to seek bail in the coming days, newspapers reported.

33.   Najundaswamy did not seek bail.

34.   She said Nathan would not be seeking bail.

35.   The government was studying the Indian system in which people could seek bail anticipating prosecution, Peiris said.