In a 10-3 verdict, the full bench of the apex court headed by Justice Khalilur Rehman Ramday held as "illegal" the Presidential reference against Justice Chaudhry, who had emerged as a rallying point for political opposition besides lawyers.
Chaudhry's chief counsel Aitzaz Ahsan told reporters that the case alleging misconduct by Chaudhry has been "quashed."
He has been restored and its a victory for the entire nation. During the period the campaign launched by Justice Chaudhry and his supporting lawyers in various cities saw serious street violence especially in Karachi that claimed many lives. - DDNEWS India
