A petition was filed in the Supreme Court by Akhtar's brother-in-law, Abdur Rehman Mahmood, on October 12, 2004, challenging Akhtar's arrest and seeking his appearance before the court.
A complaint was submitted to the Supreme Court by Akhtar's brother-in-law, Abdur Rehman Mahmood, on October 12, 2004, questioning Akhtar's detention and requesting his presence in court.