SCBA Condemns Killing of Senior Advocate Khaja Moizuddin, Seeks Swift Probe Into ‘Planned Murder’

May 26, 2026 : The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Tuesday strongly condemned the killing of Senior Advocate Khaja Moizuddin in Hyderabad, terming the incident a “planned, brutal and shocking murder” that has raised grave concerns over the safety and security of advocates performing their professional duties.

In a statement issued by SCBA Honorary Secretary Pragya Baghel, the Association said that the legal profession constituted an essential pillar of the justice delivery system and any act of violence against advocates struck at the very foundation of the rule of law.

The SCBA observed that the incident had sent shockwaves across the legal fraternity and highlighted growing concerns regarding the protection of advocates handling sensitive litigation, property disputes, matters involving public interest and alleged encroachments.

According to the Association, an attack on an advocate was not merely an offence against an individual member of the Bar but a direct assault on the institution of justice itself. It stated that intimidation, violence and targeted attacks against legal practitioners undermined the independence of the Bar and adversely affected the administration of justice.

The Association also conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and expressed solidarity with them during their period of grief and trauma.

Urging immediate action, the SCBA called upon law enforcement authorities to conduct a fair, impartial, expeditious and comprehensive criminal investigation, including examination of any possible conspiracy and organised criminal involvement. It further demanded that all perpetrators be identified, arrested and prosecuted in accordance with law at the earliest.

Senior Advocate Khaja Moizuddin, who had been practising before the Telangana High Court and the City Civil Court for more than three decades, died after allegedly being run over by unidentified assailants in an SUV outside his residence at Masab Tank in Hyderabad on May 23.

Investigating authorities are probing the incident from the angle of a premeditated and targeted homicide. Reports indicate that CCTV footage purportedly showed a green Scorpio SUV without a registration number deliberately ramming into Moizuddin while he was entering his vehicle outside his residence.

The 63-year-old advocate later succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment at a private hospital. Visuals of the incident subsequently circulated widely on social media.

Family members have alleged that the murder may be linked to sensitive legal disputes concerning alleged encroachments and unauthorised occupation of waqf properties being handled by Moizuddin. His son reportedly claimed that certain persons involved in the alleged encroachments had repeatedly threatened the family and attempted to pressure him into persuading his father to withdraw from the litigation.

He further alleged that multiple attempts had earlier been made on Moizuddin’s life. Based on the complaint lodged by his son, police have registered a criminal case and constituted Special Investigation Teams (SITs) to probe the larger conspiracy angle, including the identification of perpetrators, abettors and facilitators involved in the offence.

Reports also suggest that Moizuddin had earlier sought an arms licence citing threats to his life and personal security, but the request was allegedly declined by the competent authorities.