Lahore High Court. — File photo

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday issued contempt of court notices to the Chief Election Commissioner, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) MNA Khadija Waran and the Returning Officer.

MNA Khadija Waran, representative of the NA-184 Bahawalpur constituency, had earlier submitted an application with the Election Commission of Pakistan which referred to the LHC’s disqualification of her husband Amir Yar Waran as part of a conspiracy.

Khadija Waran’s opposing candidate Najeeb Awaisi argued in the court that Amir Yar Waran was disqualified due to fake academic records. He further said that accusing the court of conspiracy was tantamount to contempt of court.

PML-N’s Awaisi requested that the court recommend action against Khadija Waran and said the EC and the Returning Officer should also be held accountable for accepting the application.

LHC’s Justice Mohammad Tariq subsequently issued contempt of court notices to the three who were also directed to submit their replies in court within 15 days.