The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued a written order permitting former Punjab chief minister Parvez Elahi to contest the upcoming by-polls scheduled for April 21, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

This decision comes amidst objections raised against Elahi's eligibility, echoing similar contentions raised during the general elections.

“The courts are guardians of democracy and basic fundamental rights,” the two-member bench said in the written order of nine pages.

It was said in the written order that the appellant couldn’t prove the objections against Parvez Elahi and therefore, the order of single bench was declared null and void.

The principle of democracy and the duty of the returning officer were discussed in detail in the order.

The petitioner had objected to Elahi for not disclosing the facts regarding his properties.

“The same objection was raised against him at the time of general elections but the Supreme Court allowed him to contest the polls,” the counsel for Elahi said.

The Lahore High Court said Parvez Elahi was still in jail and the record of his all properties had been submitted in court.