The Lahore High Court ordered the release of Parvez Elahi. Lahore High Court heard the petition filed against the arrest of Parvez Elahi in NAB. Justice Amjad Rafique heard the petition of Pervez Elahi.
During the hearing, Justice Amjad Rafiq said that there will be an inquiry on the arrest of Parvez Elahi, when the decision of the two-member bench was reached, then why was the physical remand extended? Lawyer Pervaiz Elahi requested the court that there is a lot of crowd outside the High Court, there is fear that the police will arrest them.
Justice Amjad Rafiq replied that we have said that we will not arrest in any case, I am also ordering the rest. Pervaiz Elahi had challenged the NAB arrest in the High Court. The court had ordered Parvez Elahi to appear before the court at ten o’clock.
NAB Lahore had written a letter to IG Punjab and others for Parvaizalhi’s security.
Earlier, a hearing was held in the Lahore High Court on the petition filed against the arrest of former Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervez Elahi by NAB. Justice Amjad Rafiq heard the request of Pervaiz Elahi.
During the hearing, the NAB prosecutor said that time should be given for a detailed response to the request of Chaudhry Parvez Elahi, Justice Amjad Rafique remarked that it is fine, then we order Parvez Elahi to be deported.
The court told the NAB officials that you should apply to the Chief Justice that this application be fixed for hearing before a 2-member bench. Is the arrest of the former Chief Minister of Punjab in accordance with the law?, all the questions are to be answered in your reports.
The NAB prosecutor argued that the single bench did not give a direction not to arrest Parvaiz Elahi.
The Prosecutor General said that it is in the decisions of the Supreme Court that a two-member bench can hear the cases of NAB, a single bench cannot hear the cases of NAB, it is the work of the subordinate courts to implement the decisions of the Supreme Court. Give respite, we will submit a full detailed report to the court.
The NAB prosecutor objected to the appearance of Amjad Parvez on behalf of Parvez Elahi and said that Amjad Parvez does not have a power of attorney in this case.
The court remarked that it seems like this is a personal matter of yours. The NAB prosecutor said that Amjad Parvez himself is the special prosecutor of NAB, how can he appear?
Amjad Pervez said that I represent NAB only in specific cases. Justice Amjad Rafiq said you should start the arguments, the court is giving permission, if you want me not to hear this case, then apply to the Chief Justice.
Justice Amjad Rafiq remarked that the arrest of Parvez Elahi is in accordance with the law, when the two-member bench restored the decision of the single bench, then the decision of the single bench is upheld, the law is very clear in this regard, we have to decide now. Parvez Elahi’s arrest is legal or illegal.
Lahore High Court ordered to present former Chief Minister Punjab and PTI leader Chaudhry Pervez Elahi in court at 2 pm, however NAB decided not to present Chaudhry Pervez Elahi in court.
It should be noted that Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has requested NAB to declare his arrest as illegal.
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What are the implications of the Lahore High Court’s inquiry into the NAB’s handling of Chaudhry Parvez Elahi’s arrest?
**Interview with Legal Expert on the Release of Chaudhry Parvez Elahi**
**Host:** Welcome to our segment today. We have with us a legal expert, Mr. Ali Khan, to discuss the recent developments surrounding the release of Chaudhry Parvez Elahi, former Chief Minister of Punjab and a prominent figure in the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party. Mr. Khan, thank you for joining us.
**Mr. Khan:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** The Lahore High Court has ordered the release of Parvez Elahi after hearing his petition against his detention by the NAB. Can you share the main points from the court hearing and what it signifies?
**Mr. Khan:** Certainly. The Lahore High Court, presided over by Justice Amjad Rafiq, was quite critical of the NAB’s actions during the hearing. Justice Rafiq expressed concern over the extended physical remand of Elahi, questioning the rationale behind it. The court emphasized that an inquiry would be conducted into the arrest, which raises significant legal questions about the procedures followed by the NAB [[1](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2467659/ptis-pervez-elahi-released-says-i-am-was-and-will-be-with-imran-khan)].
**Host:** That’s an important point. The hearing also highlighted the concerns over safety outside the court. What were those concerns, and how did the court address them?
**Mr. Khan:** Yes, during the hearing, Elahi’s lawyer raised alarms about potential unrest due to the crowds outside the courthouse. In response, Justice Rafiq assured that there would be no arrests during the proceedings, aiming to maintain order. This reflects the court’s responsibility to ensure a safe environment during legal processes [[1](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2467659/ptis-pervez-elahi-released-says-i-am-was-and-will-be-with-imran-khan)].
**Host:** Moving beyond the specifics of this case, what does Elahi’s release indicate about the current tensions between political figures and the NAB?
**Mr. Khan:** Elahi’s release can be viewed as part of a broader pattern of legal struggles faced by politicians in Pakistan. It underscores the contentious relationship between political leaders and anti-corruption bodies like the NAB. The court’s willingness to question the legality of Elahi’s arrest suggests a potential shift in the judiciary’s stance towards these investigations, which may reflect growing scrutiny over how such cases are handled [[1](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2467659/ptis-pervez-elahi-released-says-i-am-was-and-will-be-with-imran-khan)].
**Host:** what should we look out for next in this ongoing legal saga involving Parvez Elahi and the NAB?
**Mr. Khan:** I think the next crucial steps will be the upcoming inquiries into his arrest and how the NAB will proceed following the court’s directions. This case may set important precedents for future dealings between political entities and law enforcement. Additionally, we should keep an eye on how the political landscape shifts in response to these judicial outcomes, especially with Elahi’s statements reaffirming his support for Imran Khan [[1](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2467659/ptis-pervez-elahi-released-says-i-am-was-and-will-be-with-imran-khan)].
**Host:** Thank you, Mr. Khan, for your insights. It will indeed be interesting to see how this unfolds.
**Mr. Khan:** Thank you for having me.