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 legal challenge was launched in the Supreme Court by Akhtar's relative, Abdur Rehman Mahmood, on October 12, 2004, contesting Akhtar's detention and seeking his attendance at the court hearing.