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2020 (10) TMI 1382 - SC - Indian LawsSeeking directions for the anticipatory bail application of the Petitioners to be heard by the Patna High Court which is stated to be still pending - disclosure of false information by the Petitioner in his nomination papers submitted for General Nagar Palika elections, 2007 - HELD THAT:- The SEC in exercise of power as enunciated Under Section 18(2) of the Act declared the elections void. Action was directed to be taken against the Petitioners and in pursuance to the same, FIR was lodged against them Under Section 447 of the said Act read with Section 420/34, Indian Penal Code. The submission of the learned Counsel for the Petitioners is that the Petitioners are willing to join the investigation and there is no need for custodial interrogation of the Petitioners - the contention of the learned Counsel for the Petitioners cannot be agreed upon in view of the conduct of the Petitioners and the greater the office held, the greater the responsibility of the person as in the case of the Petitioners. It cannot be said that the Petitioners held a high office, they are ipso facto entitled to anticipatory bail. The prayer for anticipatory bail rejected - petition dismissed.
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