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 | Case citation (MNC) | Judgement Date | Summary |
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| Supreme Court of Zambia | Chimambo and Others v Commissioner of Lands and Others (50/2006) [2008] ZMSC 1 (9 January 2008); | [2008] ZMSC 1 | 09 Jan 2008 | EL Plants, forests and forestry (flora) Land use Judicial Review The appellants were appealing... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Lelingoana (CRI/A/60/82) (CRI/A/60/82) [1982] LSCA 83 (05 November 1982); | [1982] LSCA 83 | 05 Nov 1982 | Flynote: EL Procedural Fairness Public interest in environment Plants, forests and forestry (... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Molefe (CRI/A/18/82) (CRI/A/18/82) [1982] LSCA 73 (06 October 1982); | [1982] LSCA 73 | 06 Oct 1982 | Flynote: EL Public interest in environment Minerals, oil and gas Judicial Review Headnote and... |
| Court of Appeal | Solicitor General v Lesotho Quality Aggregate Industries (Pty) Limited (CIV/T/50/83) [1983] LSCA 21 (24 March 1983); | [1983] LSCA 21 | 24 Mar 1983 | Flynote: EL Locus standi in environmental litigation Procedural Fairness Minerals, oil and gas... |
| Supreme Court of Zambia | Kangwa and Others v Zambia Environmental Management Agency and Others (Appeal No. 40/2012) [2014] ZMSC 143 (30 October 2014); | [2014] ZMSC 143 | 30 Oct 2014 | EL Locus standi in environmental litigation Environmental impact and risk assessment Land use... |
| Supreme Court of Zimbabwe | MIDKWE Minerals Ltd v Kwekwe Consolidated Gold Mines (Pvt) Ltd & Others (Civil Appeal No. SC 358/12) [2013] ZWSC 54 (01 September 2013); | [2013] ZWSC 54 | 01 Sep 2013 | MIDKWE Minerals Ltd v Kwekwe Consolidated Gold Mines (Pvt) Ltd & Others (Civil Appeal No. SC... |
| High Court of Zambia | People v Masauso and Another (HNR/252/80) [1980] ZMHC 10 (7 April 1980); | [1980] ZMHC 10 | 07 Apr 1980 | EL Judicial Review Minerals, oil and gas Courts- Transfer of cases- Transfer between magistrates... |
| Court of Appeal | Tsokato v Matabola (CIV/A/7/85) [1986] LSCA 50 (06 May 1986); | [1986] LSCA 50 | 06 May 1986 | Flynote: EL Declaratory Relief Abuse of Process Private prosecutions Functus Officio African... |
| High Court of Zambia | Heinrich Hotels Ltd. t/a Hotel Edinburgh v Kitwe City Council (2009/HK/554) [2011] ZMHC 2 (14 June 2011); | [2011] ZMHC 2 | 14 Jun 2011 | EL Frivolous, vexatious, nuisance proceedings Injunctions and interdicts Environmental impact and... |
| Harare High Court | Bubye Minerals (Pvt) Ltd v Registrar of the High Court and Others (HC 2939/07) [2008] ZWHHC 49 (17 June 2008); | [2008] ZWHHC 49 | 17 Jun 2008 | Bubye Minerals (Pvt) Ltd v Registrar of the High Court and Others (HC 2939/07) [2008] ZWHHC 49 (17... |
| Court of Appeal | Ntsolo v Moahloli (CIV/A/18/86) [1987] LSCA 133 (31 August 1987); | [1987] LSCA 133 | 31 Aug 1987 | Flynote: EL Interim Interdict Supervisory Jurisdiction Injunction African customary law and... |
| Court of Appeal | Letoala v R (CRI/A/64/87) [1988] LSCA 65 (14 April 1988); | [1988] LSCA 65 | 14 Apr 1988 | Flynote: EL Frivolous, vexatious, nuisance proceedings Environmental duties Role of state in... |
| Supreme Court | Adegbite v Amosun (SC.673/2013)[2016] NGSC 5 (1 July 2016) (SC.673/2013) [1960] NGSC 1 (30 June 2016); | 30 Jun 2016 | CL Locus Standi Fresh Evidence On Appeal Supreme Court 30 June 2016 This case considers the... | |
| Supreme Court | GE International Operations (Nig) Ltd v Q Oil and Gas Services Limited (SC.207/2014)[2016] NGSC 31 (18 March 2016) (SC.207/2014) [1960] NGSC 1 (17 March 2016); | 17 Mar 2016 | CL Filing Fees Witness Testimony Damages Double Compensation Supreme Court 17 March 2016 The case... | |
| Supreme Court | Lewis v United Bank for Africa Plc (SC.143/2006) [2016] NGSC 78 (15 January 2016) (SC.143/2006) [2016] NGSC 78 (14 January 2016); | 14 Jan 2016 | CL Default of Payment Impossibility of Performance Documentary Evidence Miscarriage of Justice... | |
| Supreme Court | Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited v Sam Royal Hotel Nigeria Limited (SC. 120/2006)[2016] NGSC 55 (5 February 2016) (SC. 120/2006) [1960] NGSC 1 (04 February 2016); | 04 Feb 2016 | CL Legal Professional Conduct Filing of Process Procedural Irregularity Supreme Court 04 February... | |
| Supreme Court | Isaac v Imasuen (SC.172/2006)[2016] NGSC 60 (29 January 2016) (SC.172/2006) [1960] NGSC 1 (28 January 2016); | 28 Jan 2016 | CL Occupancy and Possession Laches and Acquiescence Pleadings Facts Not Pleaded Supreme Court 28... | |
| Harare High Court | P Mines (Pvt) Ltd v ZIMRA (FA 02/11) [2015] ZWHHC 244 (12 March 2015); | [2015] ZWHHC 244 | 12 Mar 2015 | P Mines (Pvt) Ltd v ZIMRA (FA 02/11) [2015] ZWHHC 244 (12 March 2015); Flynote: EL Judicial... |
| Court of Appeal | Swissbourgh Diamond Mines (Pty) Ltd and Another v Commissioner of Mines and Geology NO And Others (C. OF A. (CIV) NO. 25/1996) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1996] LSCA 56 (03 May 1996); | [1996] LSCA 56 | 03 May 1996 | Flynote: EL Attribution of Costs Abuse of Process Administrative Action Headnote and Holding: ... |
| Supreme Court | NIGERIA AGIP OIL COMPANY LIMITED V. CHIEF GIFT NKWEKE & ANOR (SC.162/2013)[2016] NGSC 139 (22 January 2016) (SC.162/2013) [1960] NGSC 1 (21 January 2016); | 21 Jan 2016 | Minerals, oil and gas Supervisory Jurisdiction Jurisdiction CL EL Supreme Court 21 January 2016... | |
| Supreme Court of Zambia | Chibiya v Cystal Garden Lodge and Restaurant (Appeal No. 97/2013) [2015] ZMSC 63 (24 November 2015); | [2015] ZMSC 63 | 24 Nov 2015 | EL Frivolous, vexatious, nuisance proceedings Attribution of Costs This was an application by the... |
| Bulawayo High Court | S v Matione (Case No. HC 725/10) [2010] ZWBHC 21 (09 June 2010); | [2010] ZWBHC 21 | 09 Jun 2010 | S v Matione (Case No. HC 725/10) [2010] ZWBHC 21 (09 June 2010); Flynote: EL Minerals, oil and... |
| Supreme Court | Michael Kolawole v Pezzanni Alberto (Suit No 165/1986)[2017] NGSC 6 (3 February 2017) (Suit No 165/1986) [1960] NGSC 1 (02 February 2017); | 02 Feb 2017 | CL Writ Service of Process Supreme Court 02 February 2017 In this case, the court considered... | |
| Supreme Court | AMBASSADOR ALH. SHEHU OTHMAN MALAMI, OFR & ANOR v. MR. IMONKHUEDE OHIKHUARE & ORS (SC. 373/2015)[2017] NGSC 7 (23 June 2017) (SC. 373/2015) [1960] NGSC 1 (22 June 2017); | 22 Jun 2017 | CL Fresh Issues On Appeal Supreme Court 22 June 2017 The appellant sought to raise a fresh issue... | |
| Bulawayo High Court | S v Robinson (HB 21-08) [2008] ZWBHC 34 (14 May 2008); | [2008] ZWBHC 34 | 14 May 2008 | S v Robinson (HB 21-08) [2008] ZWBHC 34 (14 May 2008); Flynote: EL Minerals, oil and gas Judicial... |
| Supreme Court | Alphonsus Nkuma v Joseph Otunuya Odili (SC. 244/2001)[2006] NGSC 129 (10 March 2006) (SC. 244/2001) [1960] NGSC 1 (09 March 2006); | 09 Mar 2006 | Injunction Land use Minerals, oil and gas Supervisory Jurisdiction EL Supreme Court 09 March 2006... | |
| Supreme Court | CITEC INTERNATION ESTATES LTD VS. EDICOMISA INTERNATIONAL INC. & ASS. (SC. 163 2006)[2017] NGSC 13 (9 June 2017) (SC. 163 2006) [1960] NGSC 1 (08 June 2017); | 09 Jun 2017 | CL Incorporation Foreign-Owned Company Supreme Court 08 June 2017 In the Supreme Court Holden at... | |
| Supreme Court | DR. HARRY EZIM vs. O. C. MENAKAYA (SC. 350/2007) [2017] NGSC 21 (12 May 2017); (SC. 350/2007) [1960] NGSC 1 (11 May 2017); | 11 May 2017 | CL Service of Process Personal Service Supreme Court 11 May 2017 In this case, the appellant... | |
| Supreme Court | GUARANTY TRUST BANK PLC V INNOSON NIGERIA LIMITED (SC. 694/2014)[2017] NGSC 25 (12 May 2017) (SC. 694/2014) [1960] NGSC 1 (11 May 2017); | 11 May 2017 | CL Fresh Issues On Appeal Garnishee Proceedings Abuse of Process Garnishee Order Nisi Supreme... | |
| High Court | Swissbourgh Diamond Mines (Pty) Ltd and Another v Commissioner of Mines and Geology N O and Others (CIV/APN/394/91) [1997] LSHC 95 (12 December 1997); | [1997] LSHC 95 | 12 Dec 1997 | Flynote: EL Abuse of Process Minerals, oil and gas Headnote and Holding: The court determined... |
| High Court | Moetsana v Tsikoana (CIV/A/11/1980) [1981] LSHC 55 (28 September 1981); | [1981] LSHC 55 | 28 Sep 1981 | Flynote: EL Judicial Review Abuse of Process Functus Officio Administrative Review Plants,... |
| Supreme Court | Elemchukwu Ibator & Ors v. Chief Beli Barakuro & Ors (S.C. 243/2001) [2007] NGSC 124 (13 April 2007); (S.C. 243/2001) [1960] NGSC 1 (12 April 2007); | 12 Apr 2007 | Land use Minerals, oil and gas Supervisory Jurisdiction EL Supreme Court 12 April 2007 The matter... | |
| Court of Appeal | Alison Idris Nig. Ltd v Diamond Bank Plc and Others (CA/YL/73M/2015)[2016] NGCA 4 (30 June 2016) (CA/YL/73M/2015) [2016] NGCA 4 (29 June 2016); | 29 Jun 2016 | CL Late filing and extension of time to appeal Condonation Court of Appeal 29 June 2016 The matter... | |
| Court of Appeal | Alison Idris Nig. Ltd v Pinash Investment Services Ltd (CA/YL/74M/2015)[2016] NGCA 5 (30 June 2016) (CA/YL/74M/2015) [2016] NGCA 5 (29 June 2016); | 29 Jun 2016 | CL Late filing and extension of time to appeal Condonation Court of Appeal 29 June 2016 The matter... | |
| Court of Appeal | Nyavo v Zading (CA/YL/124/2015)[2016] NGCA 10 (29 July 2016) (CA/YL/124/2015) [2016] NGCA 10 (28 July 2016); | 28 Jul 2016 | CL Notice of Appeal Jurisdiction Court of Appeal 28 July 2016 The main issue faced by the court in... | |
| Court of Appeal | Dio-Global Concepts Nig. Ltd v Access Bank Nig. Plc (CA/J/4/2010)[2016] NGCA 17 (27 June 2016) (CA/J/4/2010) [2016] NGCA 17 (26 June 2016); | 26 Jun 2016 | CL Undefended List Fraud Audi Alterem Partem Principle Have his cause heard (fair trial) Court of... | |
| Court of Appeal | Chief (Prince) Olusi v Saidi and Others (CA/L/272/2014)[2016] NGCA 22 (14 June 2016) (CA/L/272/2014) [2016] NGCA 22 (13 June 2016); | 13 Jun 2016 | CL Title to Property Res Judicata Role of Appellate Court Court of Appeal 13 June 2016 The... | |
| Court of Appeal | Coscharis Motors Ltd v Capital Oil and Gas Ltd (CA/L/337/2013)[2016] NGCA 23 (14 June 2016) (CA/L/337/2013) [2016] NGCA 23 (13 June 2016); | 13 Jun 2016 | CL Grounds of Appeal Jurisdiction Inherent Powers of The Court Court of Appeal 13 June 2016 The... | |
| Court of Appeal | Osunde v Ecobank Nigeria Plc (Formaly Oceanic Bank International Plc) (CA/L/70/2011)[2016] NGCA 25 (9 June 2016) (CA/L/70/2011) [2016] NGCA 25 (08 June 2016); | 08 Jun 2016 | CL Pre-Trial Conference Court of Appeal 08 June 2016 The appellant averred that the trial court,... | |
| Court of Appeal | The Attorney General of Taraba State v Selihin Consult Limited (CA/YL/24M/2016)[2016] NGCA 29 (25 May 2016) (CA/YL/24M/2016) [2016] NGCA 29 (24 May 2016); | 24 May 2016 | CL Restoration of An Appeal Court of Appeal 24 May 2016 The appellant sought an order to restore... | |
| Court of Appeal | Podo v Gombe State Government and Others (CA/J/231/2014)[2016] NGCA 33 (20 May 2016) (CA/J/231/2014) [2016] NGCA 33 (19 May 2016); | 19 May 2016 | CL Prescription Public Officer Court of Appeal 19 May 2016 The case concerned an appeal of the... | |
| Court of Appeal | Access Bank Plc v Agege Local Governement and Another (CA/L/649/2014)[2016] NGCA 35 (17 May 2016) (CA/L/649/2014) [2016] NGCA 35 (16 May 2016); | 16 May 2016 | CL Parties to A Suit Preliminary Objections Court of Appeal 16 May 2016 The case before the... | |
| Court of Appeal | Yarai v Modibbo Adama University of Technology Yola (CA/YL/109/2015)[2016] NGCA 36 (17 May 2016) (CA/YL/109/2015) [2016] NGCA 36 (16 May 2016); | 16 May 2016 | CL Have his cause heard (fair trial) Prescription Court of Appeal 16 May 2016 The appellant... | |
| Court of Appeal | Ogboro v The Registered Trustees of Lagos Polo Club and Another (CA/L/353/2014)[2016] NGCA 41 (22 February 2016) (CA/L/353/2014) [2016] NGCA 41 (21 February 2016); | 21 Feb 2016 | CL Ultra Vires Doctrine Judicial Review Administrative law – judicial review- determining whether... | |
| Court of Appeal | Sembe and Others v Pitti (CA/YL/47/2014)[2016] NGCA 42 (3 May 2016) (CA/YL/47/2014) [2016] NGCA 42 (02 May 2016); | 02 May 2016 | CL Title to Property Miscarriage of Justice Constitutional Interpretation Court of Appeal 02 May... | |
| Court of Appeal | Mela v Ciniki (CA/YL/6/2016)[2016] NGCA 44 (17 May 2016) (CA/YL/6/2016) [2016] NGCA 44 (16 May 2016); | 16 May 2016 | CL Court Record Civil procedure rules – appeal- challenge of record of proceedings Court of Appeal... | |
| Court of Appeal | Oyewo v Shekoni and Others (CA/L/168/2015)[2016] NGCA 51 (5 May 2016) (CA/L/168/2015) [2016] NGCA 51 (04 May 2016); | 04 May 2016 | CL Abuse of Process Court of Appeal 04 May 2016 The appellant sought to enforce a retainer... | |
| Court of Appeal | Imperial Homes Mortgage Bank v D-Var Consulting Ltd (CA/L/309/2015)[2016] NGCA 54 (22 April 2016) (CA/L/309/2015) [2016] NGCA 54 (21 April 2016); | 21 Apr 2016 | CL Contract Formation Cause of action Absence of Written Contract Court of Appeal 21 April 2016... | |
| Harare High Court | Rankin v Nyatsuro & Others (HC 12579/15) [2016] ZWHHC 09 (25 December 2015); | [2016] ZWHHC 09 | 25 Dec 2015 | Rankin v Nyatsuro & Others (HC 12579/15) [2016] ZWHHC 09 (25 December 2015); Flynote: EL... |
| Court of Appeal | Lassanjang v Dangombe (CA/J/257/2013, CA/J/257A/2013)[2016] NGCA 60 (14 April 2016) (CA/J/257/2013, CA/J/257A/2013) [2016] NGCA 60 (13 April 2016); | 13 Apr 2016 | CL Burden of Proof Prima Facie Evaluation of Evidence Court of Appeal 13 April 2016 Two parties... |