Imran Khan challenges rejection of his nomination papers for Feb 8 polls

The 71-year-old former-cricketer-turned-politician had filed a petition at the Lahore High Court (LHC) earlier this month against the rejection of the papers,

The 71-year-old former-cricketer-turned-politician had filed a petition at the Lahore High Court (LHC) earlier this month against the rejection of the papers, which the court turned down, upholding the decisions of the returning officer (RO) and appellate tribunal.

In his plea, Khan urged the apex court to declare him eligible to contest the elections from the two constituencies, Geo News reported.

"The notification of disqualification under Article 63 (1)(h) is ineligible," the report cited the plea.

Contending that for a person to be disqualified under Article 63 (1)(H), a moral crime must also be committed, the petition said that the conviction in the Toshakhana corruption case was not on moral grounds.

"The decisions of the returning officer, the Election Tribunal and high court should be declared null and void," the plea said.