Amiruddin, a senior judge at the court, served as the

Amiruddin, a senior judge at the court, served as the
presiding judge.

Although sanctioned under prevailing laws, the appointment of
five judges for Akbar's corruption case has surprised many since
criminal cases are usually handled by three judges only.

Speculations are rife that the appointment of the five judges
was merely designed to deceive the public at large that the trial
outcome would be fair and just.