Question #148078

In April 2025, former Chief Justice of Pakistan, Tassaduq Hussain Jillani, was honored with the 2025 Bolch Prize for the Rule of Law by the Bolch Judicial Institute at Duke Law School. This prestigious award recognized his unwavering commitment to judicial independence, human rights, gender equality, and religious freedom throughout his career. Justice Jillani's landmark rulings, including his refusal to take a new oath under General Pervez Musharraf's 2007 state of emergency, exemplify his dedication to upholding constitutional values and the rule of law. The award ceremony took place at Duke University's Nasher Museum of Art on April 16, 2025.