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    Iftikhar Chaudhry

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    Chaudhry's greatest accolade is the legacy of judicial independence he helped establish. He stood up to a military dictator, survived suspension and arrest, and returned to lead the judiciary. His court's decision to dismiss a sitting prime minister was unprecedented. He is remembered as a champion of the rule of law, even by those who criticize his methods.

    Iftikhar Chaudhry receiving an award

    Records & Feats

    First Chief Justice of Pakistan to be dismissed and reinstated

    Career Milestone·2007

    Chaudhry was suspended in 2007 and reinstated, then arrested and restored again, a unique experience for a chief justice.

    First to dismiss a sitting Prime Minister for contempt

    Historic First·2012

    In 2012, his court's contempt proceedings led to the removal of PM Yousaf Raza Gillani.