The Human Rights Law Index is a collection of international treaties and case law from African courts on topics relating to human rights. The case selection aims to provide a snapshot of human rights law in a country, as well as within the African Union. The index currently covers over 1000 documents.
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Make your selections from the choices on the left| Court | Title | Judgement Date | Summary |
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| Supreme Court | A.C.B. LTD. CALABAR V AGBANYIM (SUIT NO.FSC 267/1959)[1960] NGSC 1 (Supreme Court) | 03 Mar 1960 | Supreme Court 02 March 1960 CITATION:[1960] NSCC 12 CORAM ADEMOLA... |
| Supreme Court | AFRICAN CONTINENTAL BANK PLC V. DAMIAN IKECHUKWU NWAIGWE & 2 ORS (SC. 35/2001)[2011] NGSC 5 (Supreme Court) | 14 Jan 2011 | Supreme Court 13 January 2011 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGER1A HOLDEN AT ABUJA ON FRIDAY, THE... |
| Supreme Court | ALFRED ONYEMAIZU V. J.A. OJIAKO (CHIEF MAGISTRATE'S COURT EKWULOBIA) & ANOR. (SC.339/2001)[2010] NGSC 6 (Supreme Court) | 29 Jan 2010 | Supreme Court 28 January 2010 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA HOLDEN AT ABUJA ON FRIDAY, THE... |
| Supreme Court | N.N.P.C. V. FAMFA OIL LTD & ANOR (SC 178/2008)[2009] NGSC 7 (Supreme Court) | 05 Jun 2009 | Supreme Court 04 June 2009 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA HOLDEN AT ABUJA ON FRIDAY THE 5TH DAY... |
| Supreme Court | VULCAN GASES LTD. V G.F. IND. A.G. (SC 67/1995)[2001] NGSC 15 (Supreme Court) | 04 May 2001 | Supreme Court 03 May 2001 SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA CITATION: [2001] 9 NWLR (PT. 719) 610.;(2001)5... |
| Supreme Court | SUNDAY IHUEBEKA V THE STATE (SC 34/1999)[2000] NGSC 16 (Supreme Court) (SC 34/1999) [1960] NGSC 1 (13 April 2000); | 14 Apr 2000 | HR Death penalty Supreme Court 13 April 2000 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA CITATION:[2000] 13... |
| Supreme Court | RICHARD IGAGO V. THE STATE (CITATION: (1999)10-12 S.C 84.)[1999] NGSC 17 (Supreme Court) (CITATION: (1999)10-12 S.C 84.) [1960] NGSC 1 (02 December 1999); | 03 Dec 1999 | HR Death penalty Supreme Court 02 December 1999 SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA FRIDAY CORAM... |
| Supreme Court | OVENSERI V OSAGIEDE (SC 227/1991)[1998] NGSC 18 (Supreme Court) | 17 Jul 1998 | Supreme Court 16 July 1998 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA HOLDEN AT ABUJA ON FRIDAY, 17TH DAY... |
| Supreme Court | PETER V. THE STATE (SC 130/1994)[1997] NGSC 19 (Supreme Court) | 07 Mar 1997 | Supreme Court 06 March 1997 SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA CITATION: [1997] 3 NWLR (Pt. 496) 625 S... |
| Supreme Court | MADUMERE V. OKAFOR (SC 290/1990)[1996] NGSC 20 (Supreme Court) | 02 Apr 1996 | Supreme Court 01 April 1996 SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA CITATION: [1996] 4 NWLR (PT. 445) 637 S.C... |
| Supreme Court | BELLO SALAMI & ANOR V. ALHAJI ADETORO LAWAL | 10 Jul 2008 | Supreme Court 10 July 2008 SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA CITATION: (2008) 6-7 S. C. (PT. II) 242... |
| Supreme Court | CO-OPERATIVE & COMMERCE BANK PLC V. JONAH DAN OKORO EKPER (SC. 68/2002)[2007] NGSC 9 (Supreme Court) | 26 Jan 2007 | Supreme Court 25 January 2007 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA CITATION: (2007) 1 S. C. (PT. II)... |
| Supreme Court | ZAKHEM CONSTRUCTION (NIG.) LTD V. EMMANUEL NNEJI (SC 89/2002)[2006] NGSC 10 (Supreme Court) | 19 May 2006 | Supreme Court 18 May 2006 SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA OTHER CITATION: (2006) 5 S.C. (PT. II) 78... |
| Supreme Court | YEKINI ADEDOKUN OYADARE V. CHIEF OLAJIRE KEJI (Supreme Court) | 06 Jan 2005 | Supreme Court 06 January 2005 SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA OTHER CITATION: (2005) 1 S.C. (PT. 1... |
| Supreme Court | WAYO UBWA V. JOHN BEGHA YAWEH (SC 71/2000) | 20 May 2004 | Supreme Court 20 May 2004 SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA SC. 71/2000 CITATION: (2004) 5 S.C. (PT. II... |
| Supreme Court | TRADE BANK PLC V. BENILUX (NIG.) LTD (SC 186/2000)[2003] NGSC 13 (Supreme Court) | 02 May 2003 | Supreme Court 01 May 2003 SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA CITATION: (2003) 5 S.C. 1 CORAM IDRIS... |
| Supreme Court | UGORJI OBI V. DANIEL MBIONWU (SC 14/1997)[2002] NGSC 14 (Supreme Court) | 14 Jun 2002 | Supreme Court 13 June 2002 SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA FRIDAY (2002) 6 S.C. (PT. II) 73 CORAM... |
| Supreme Court | LAWAL-OSULA V LAWAL-OSULA (SC 66/1993)[1995] NGSC 21 (Supreme Court) | 10 Mar 1995 | Supreme Court 09 March 1995 SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA CITATION: (1995) 3 NWLR (Pt.382) 128 CORAM... |
| Supreme Court | KASA V. THE STATE (SC 212/1993)[1994] NGSC 22 (Supreme Court) (SC 212/1993) [1960] NGSC 1 (02 June 1994); | 03 Jun 1994 | HR Death penalty Supreme Court 02 June 1994 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA CITATION: (1994) 5... |
| Supreme Court | JESSICA TRADING CO. LTD V. BENDEL INSURANCE CO. LTD. (SC 136/1990)[1993] NGSC 23 (Supreme Court) | 29 Jan 1993 | Supreme Court 28 January 1993 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA CITATION: [1993] 1 NWLR (Pt. 271... |
| Supreme Court | IBE V. THE STATE (SC 37/1991)[1992] NGSC 24 (Supreme Court) (SC 37/1991) [1960] NGSC 1 (18 June 1992); | 19 Jun 1992 | HR Death penalty Supreme Court 18 June 1992 SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA CITATION: (1992) 2 NWLR (Pt... |
| Supreme Court | GOVERNMENT OF ANAMBRA STATE V. DR. SAM OJI (SC 34/1989)[1990] NGSC 25 (Supreme Court) | 07 Sep 1990 | Supreme Court 06 September 1990 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA CITATION: (1990) 9-10 S.C. 81... |
| Supreme Court | HIGHGRADE MARITIME SERVICES LTD. V. FIRST BANK OF NIGERIA LIMITED (SC 211/1988)[1991] NGSC 26 (Supreme Court) | 18 Jan 1991 | Supreme Court 17 January 1991 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA CITATION: (1991) 1 NWLR (Pt... |
| Supreme Court | DIBIAMAKA V OSAKWU (SC 136/1985)[1989] NGSC 27 (Supreme Court) | 05 May 1989 | Supreme Court 04 May 1989 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA CITATION: (1989) 5 S.C. 53 [1989] 2... |
| Supreme Court | ESEWE V. EGBE (SC 119/1988)[1988] NGSC 28 (Supreme Court) (SC 119/1988) [1960] NGSC 1 (03 July 1988); | 04 Jul 1988 | HR Participate in government Supreme Court 03 July 1988 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA CORAM... |
| Supreme Court | FASORO V. J.H.ABDALLAH (SC 195/1985)[1987] NGSC 29 (Supreme Court) | 12 Jun 1987 | Supreme Court 11 June 1987 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA CORAM ANDREWS OTUTU OBASEKI... |
| Supreme Court | ENITAN V. THE STATE (SC 122/1985)[1986] NGSC 30 (Supreme Court) (SC 122/1985) [1960] NGSC 1 (05 June 1986); | 06 Jun 1986 | HR Death penalty Supreme Court 05 June 1986 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA CITATION: [1986] 3... |
| Supreme Court | UDO V THE STATE (SC. 18/1978)[1981] NGSC 31 (Supreme Court) | 02 Jan 1981 | Supreme Court 01 January 1981 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA HOLDEN AT LAGOS CITATION: (1981) 2... |
| Supreme Court | NGUEMA V. THE STATE (SC 78/1981)[1982] NGSC 32 (Supreme Court) | 01 Jul 1982 | Supreme Court 30 June 1982 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA HOLDEN AT LAGOS CITATION: (1982) 7... |
| Supreme Court | WELLI V. OKECHUKWU (SC 122/1984)[1985] NGSC 33 (Supreme Court) | 14 Jun 1985 | Supreme Court 13 June 1985 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA SC 122/1984 CITATION: [1985] 2 NSCC... |
| Supreme Court | XTOUDOS SERVICES NIGERIA LIMITED V. TAISLI (W.A.) LIMITED (SC 401/2001)[2006] NGSC 34 (Supreme Court) | 30 Jun 2006 | Supreme Court 29 June 2006 SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA CITATION: (2006) 6 S. C. 200 CORAM SALIHU... |
| Supreme Court | OWOSHO V. DADA (SC 135/1983)[1984] NGSC 35 (Supreme Court) (SC 135/1983) [1960] NGSC 1 (11 July 1984); | 12 Jul 1984 | Supreme Court 11 July 1984 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA HOLDEN AT LAGOS CITATION: (1984) 7 SC... |
| Supreme Court | IBANGA DANIEL V. THE STATE (SC 72/1981)[1983] NGSC 36 (Supreme Court) | 27 Jan 1983 | Supreme Court 26 January 1983 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA CITATION: (1983) ANLR (30) CORAM... |
| Supreme Court | SOFEKUN V. AKINYEMI & 3 ORS (SC. 22/1979)[1980] NGSC 37 (Supreme Court) (SC. 22/1979) [1960] NGSC 1 (01 May 1980); | 02 May 1980 | HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Supreme Court 01 May 1980 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA... |
| Supreme Court | BORNU HOLDING CO. LTD. V BOGOCO (SC 93/1970)[1971] NGSC 38 (Supreme Court) | 29 Nov 1971 | Supreme Court 28 November 1971 IN THE FEDERAL SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA CITATION: [1971] ANLR... |
| Supreme Court | MORTUNE V. GAMBO (SC 56/78) [1979] NGSC 39 (25 April 1979); | 25 Apr 1979 | HR Movement and residence Supreme Court 25 April 1979 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA HOLDEN... |
| Supreme Court | ZARIA V. SMALL (SC 69/73)[1973] NGSC 40 (Supreme Court) | 15 Jun 1973 | Supreme Court 14 June 1973 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA HOLDEN AT LAGOS CITATION: (1973) 6 S.... |
| Supreme Court | LAR V. STIRLING ASTALDI (NIGERIA) LTD (SC 392/1975)[1977] NGSC 41 (Supreme Court) (SC 392/1975) [1960] NGSC 1 (15 December 1977); | 16 Dec 1977 | Supreme Court 15 December 1977 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA HOLDEN AT LAGOS CITATION: (1977)... |
| Supreme Court | GOLD ATITI V. OSASEREN (SC 362/1967)[1970] NGSC 42 (Supreme Court) (SC 362/1967) [1960] NGSC 1 (02 April 1970); | 03 Apr 1970 | Supreme Court 02 April 1970 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA CITATION: [1970] ANLR 129 CORAM... |
| Supreme Court | KUJORE & ORS V. OTUBANJO (SC 109/1974)[1974] NGSC 43 (Supreme Court) | 25 Oct 1974 | Supreme Court 24 October 1974 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA HOLDEN AT LAGOS CITATION: (1974)... |
| Supreme Court | COOPERATIVE SUPPLY ASSOCIATION LTD V. INTERCOTRA (SC 166/1967)[1969] NGSC 48 (Supreme Court) | 21 Mar 1969 | Supreme Court 20 March 1969 SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA CITATION: (1969) ANLR 108 CORAM COKER... |
| Supreme Court | DA COSTA V IKOMI (SC/733/1966)[1968] NGSC 49 (Supreme Court) | 20 Dec 1968 | Supreme Court 19 December 1968 SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA CITATION: [1968] NSCC 309 CORAM ADEMOLA... |
| Supreme Court | FABUMIYI AND ANOTHER V F. A. OBAJI AND ANOTHER (SC 54/1965)[1967] NGSC 50 (Supreme Court) | 29 Sep 1967 | Supreme Court 28 September 1967 SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA CITATION: [1967] ANLR 256 CORAM... |
| Supreme Court | GABRIEL SHOFOLAHAN JOSHUA V. THE QUEEN (FSC 406/1963)[1964] NGSC 51 (Supreme Court) | 09 Jan 1964 | Supreme Court 08 January 1964 SUPREME COURT CITATION: (1964) ANLR 1 CORAM ADEMOLA... |
| Supreme Court | HAIDAR.V. BERINI (BEIRUT-RIYAD) (SC 68/1962)[1963] NGSC 52 (Supreme Court) | 15 Mar 1963 | Supreme Court 14 March 1963 FEDERAL SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA CITATION: [1963] 1 SCNLR 242 CORAM... |
| Supreme Court | JARMAKANI TRANSPORT LTD V. KALLA (FSC 132/1963; LD/98/61) | 04 Mar 1965 | Supreme Court 04 March 1965 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA CITATION: [1965] ANLR 80 CORAM... |
| Supreme Court | RAMANCHANDANI V. EKPENYONG (SC 325/1974)[1975] NGSC 44 (Supreme Court) | 02 May 1975 | Supreme Court 01 May 1975 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA HOLDEN AT LAGOS CITATION: (1975) 5 S.C... |
| Supreme Court | TOTAL (NIG.) LTD. & ANOR V. NWAKO & ANOR (SC 131/1976)[1978] NGSC 45 (Supreme Court) | 12 May 1978 | Supreme Court 11 May 1978 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA HOLDEN AT LAGOS ON FRIDAY THE 12TH DAY... |
| Supreme Court | VORGHO V. THE STATE (SC 136/1971)[1972] NGSC 46 (Supreme Court) (SC 136/1971) [1960] NGSC 1 (04 May 1972); | 05 May 1972 | HR Death penalty Supreme Court 04 May 1972 IN THE FEDERAL SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA HOLDEN AT... |
| Supreme Court | YESUFU V. THE STATE (SC 445/1975)[1976] NGSC 47 (Supreme Court) | 04 Jun 1976 | Supreme Court 03 June 1976 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA HOLDEN AT LAGOS CITATION: (1976) 6... |