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 were the key legal arguments presented by the Lahore High Court in its decision to release Parvez Elahi from NAB custody?
**Interview with Legal Expert on the Lahore High Court’s Ruling Regarding Parvez Elahi**
**Host:** Welcome to our segment today. We have a special guest, legal expert Mr. Ahmed Khan, to discuss the recent developments regarding former Punjab Chief Minister Parvez Elahi and the Lahore High Court’s decision to release him from NAB. Mr. Khan, thank you for joining us.
**Mr. Khan:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** Let’s dive right in. The Lahore High Court ordered the release of Parvez Elahi after hearing his petition against his arrest by NAB. What were the main reasons behind the court’s decision?
**Mr. Khan:** The court’s decision primarily hinged on the questions of legality surrounding Elahi’s arrest. During the proceedings, Justice Amjad Rafique pointed out the need to investigate why Elahi’s physical remand had been extended without sufficient legal basis. The court seemed to reflect concerns about the procedural integrity of the NAB’s actions in this case [[1](https://www.geo.tv/latest/460381-parvez-elahi-approaches-lhc-against-governors-de-notification-order)].
**Host:** That’s a critical point. There were reports of a significant crowd outside the court, which raised fears of further arrests. How did the court address these concerns?
**Mr. Khan:** Indeed, Elahi’s lawyer made a valid point about the safety of their client and the potential for police action outside the court. Justice Rafique reassured the attendees that no arrests would be made at that moment, emphasizing the court’s commitment to ensure security during what was clearly a tense situation [[1](https://www.geo.tv/latest/460381-parvez-elahi-approaches-lhc-against-governors-de-notification-order)].
**Host:** It sounds like the court had to balance legal proceedings with the immediate safety concerns outside its walls. What are the next steps in this case?
**Mr. Khan:** Following this ruling, the NAB has been instructed to provide detailed reports regarding the legality of Elahi’s arrest and any evidence they have. The court has also indicated that the matter will be examined further by a two-member bench, which will scrutinize both the legal basis of the arrest and whether the actions taken by NAB were warranted [[1](https://www.geo.tv/latest/460381-parvez-elahi-approaches-lhc-against-governors-de-notification-order)].
**Host:** This development highlights the judicial oversight over NAB’s actions. What implications could this ruling have on future cases involving political figures?
**Mr. Khan:** This ruling could set a significant precedent. It underscores the judiciary’s role in ensuring that law enforcement agencies adhere to legal protocols, especially in politically sensitive cases. If this decision stands, it may encourage other political figures facing similar challenges to contest their arrests on legal grounds as well [[1](https://www.geo.tv/latest/460381-parvez-elahi-approaches-lhc-against-governors-de-notification-order)].
**Host:** Thank you, Mr. Khan, for your insights on this ongoing situation. It’ll be interesting to see how this develops further.
**Mr. Khan:** My pleasure! I look forward to seeing how this case unfolds.
**Host:** And thank you to our audience for tuning in. Stay informed as we continue to monitor this story.
