The Judicial Movement of 2007 in Pakistan was a landmark event aimed at restoring judicial independence and challenging executive overreach. It began when President Pervez Musharraf suspended Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on 9 March 2007, accusing him of misconduct and misuse of authority.

The move was widely seen as an attempt to suppress an increasingly assertive judiciary. Lawyers across Pakistan launched the Lawyers’ Movement, joined by civil society, media, and political parties. Massive protests, court boycotts, and public rallies were held to demand the reinstatement of the Chief Justice and rule of law.

The movement gained momentum and became a symbol of democratic resistance against military authoritarianism. Despite state crackdowns, arrests, and even emergency rule in November 2007, the pressure continued to mount.

On 20 July 2007, the Supreme Court reinstated Iftikhar Chaudhry. However, Musharraf imposed another emergency in November 2007, removing many judges again. Full restoration came only after the 2008 elections and a continued movement, resulting in the reinstatement of judges in March 2009 under public and political pressure.

The Judicial Movement is credited with awakening public awareness about constitutionalism, democracy, and the separation of powers in Pakistan.