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.