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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| High Court at Nyeri | Laban Kipsang Tendet & another v Director of Public Prosecutions [2016] eKLR (Criminal Case 20 of 2014); (29 January 2016); | 29 Jan 2016 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/117718 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... | |
| High Court of Tanzania | Muro Investments co. Limited vs Alice Andrew Mlela (Civil Appeal No.72 of 2015) [2018] TZHC 24; (02 February 2018) | [2018] TZHC 24 | 02 Feb 2018 | High Court Dar es Salaam Zone Registry Service of Process Right to Defend Have his cause heard (... |
| 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 | 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... | |
| Supreme Court | Waterberg Big Game Hunting Lodge Otjahewita (Pty) Ltd v Minister of Environment & Tourism (SA13/04) [2005] NASC 9 (23 November 2005); | [2005] NASC 9 | 23 Nov 2005 | This was an appeal to the Supreme Court on a judgment of the High Court which had dismissed an... |
| Supreme Court | Erongo Regional Council and Others v Wlotzkasbaken Home Owners Association and Another (SA 6/2008) [2009] NASC 2 (17 March 2009); | [2009] NASC 2 | 17 Mar 2009 | This was an appeal against a judgment of the High Court which ordered the appellants to comply... |
| Supreme Court | Minister of Mines and Energy and Others v Black Range Mining (Pty) Ltd (SA 18/2009) [2010] NASC 7 (15 July 2010); | [2010] NASC 7 | 15 Jul 2010 | This Supreme Court case revolved around exploration prospecting licenses (EPL) provided by the... |
| Supreme Court | Black Range Mining (Pty) Ltd v Minister of Mines And Energy N.O and Others (SA 09/2011) [2014] NASC 4 (26 March 2014); | [2014] NASC 4 | 26 Mar 2014 | This was an appeal from the High Court to the Supreme Court. The case concerned a ministerial... |
| High Court Main Division | Shalli v Attorney – General and Another (POCA 9/2011) [2013] NAHCMD 5 (16 January 2013); | [2013] NAHCMD 5 | 16 Jan 2013 | HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Dignity and honour and reputation EL Judicial Review Public... |
| Supreme Court of Zambia | Standard Chartered Bank (Z) PLC v Nthanga & Others (Appeal No. 051/2016) [2019] ZMSC 1 (15 January 2019); | [2019] ZMSC 1 | 15 Jan 2019 | Civil Procedure Actions and applications Affidavits Institution of proceedings Constitutional Law... |
| High Court | Uffindell t/a Aloe Hunting Safaris v Government of Namibia and Others ((P) A. 141/2000) ((P) A. 141/2000) [2009] NAHC 51 (20 April 2009); | [2009] NAHC 51 | 20 Apr 2009 | This was an application to review the minister’s decision that differentiated the manner of... |
| Constitutional Court | Assemblies of God v Government of Seychelles & Ors (CP 07/2019) [2019] SCCC 12 (26 November 2019); | 26 Nov 2019 | Civil Procedure Constitutional Law Application for intervention. The underlying thread of... | |
| Environment and Land Court at Eldoret | In re Estate of William Kimngeny Arap Leting (Deceased) [2016] eKLR (Petition 1 of 2013); (15 April 2016); | 15 Apr 2016 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/121052 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND LAND COURT... | |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Patrick Musimba v National Land Commission & 4 others [2016] eKLR (Petition 613 of 2014); (30 March 2016); | 30 Mar 2016 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/120478 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... | |
| Court of Appeal | Hlasa v Patsi (NULL) [2016] LSCA 43 (28 October 2016); | [2016] LSCA 43 | 28 Oct 2016 | Flynote: EL Locus standi in environmental litigation Procedural Fairness Plants, forests and... |
| High Court Main Division | Wildlife Ranching Namibia v Minister of Environment and Tourism (A 86/2016) [2016] NAHCMD 110 (01 April 2016); | [2016] NAHCMD 110 | 01 Apr 2016 | This case interpreted the requirements to qualify for exemptions in s. 47(1) of the Nature... |
| High Court | Tampane v Speaker of the National Assembly (CIV/APN/184/18) [2018] LSHC 20 (06 September 2018); | [2018] LSHC 20 | 06 Sep 2018 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Constitutional Law High Court Case number: CIV/APN/184/18 Case name: ... |
| High Court Main Division | Namibian Marine Phosphate (Proprietary) Limited v Minister of Environment and Tourism and Others (CA 119/2016) [2018] NAHCMD 122 (11 May 2018); | [2018] NAHCMD 122 | 11 May 2018 | Flynote: Statutory Appeal- Section 51(1) of the Environmental Management Act, 7 of 2007- on... |
| Supreme Court | Agnes Kahimbi Kashela v Katima Mulilo Town Council and Others (SA 15/2017) [2018] NASC 409 (16 November 2018); | [2018] NASC 409 | 16 Nov 2018 | This was an appeal against a decision of the High Court to dismiss the appellant’s claim for loss... |
| High Court General Division | Mwalilino v S (Criminal Appeal No. 03 of 2015) [2017] MWHC 71 (03 April 2017); | [2017] MWHC 71 | 03 Apr 2017 | Flynote tags: EL Judicial Review Declaratory Relief Environmental duties Right to Defend Natural... |
| High Court General Division | Kapanda v Misanjo (Civil Appeal No. 90 of 2015) [2018] MWHC 29 (30 January 2018); | [2018] MWHC 29 | 30 Jan 2018 | Headnote and Holding: The appellant in this matter claimed that the respondent had encroached... |
| Supreme Court of Kenya | In the matter of National Land Commission [2014] eKLR (Reference 2 of 2014); (30 October 2014); | 30 Oct 2014 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/103092 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE SUPREME COURT OF KENYA AT... | |
| Mazibuko and Others v City of Johannesburg and Others | [2009] ZACC 28 | 08 Oct 2009 | Flynote: EL Public interest in environment Judicial Review Public Service Constitutional... | |
| Escarpment Environment Protection Group and Another v Department of Water Affairs and Others, In Re; Escarpment Environment Protection Group and Another v Department of Water Affairs and Others, In Re; Escarpment Environment Protection Group and Another v | [2013] ZAGPPHC 505 | 20 Nov 2013 | Flynote: EL Judicial Review Locus standi in environmental litigation Public interest in... | |
| Bulawayo High Court | KAS Foods (Pvt) Ltd. v Moyo & Another (HB 135-16 HC 1281-16) [2016] ZWBHC 135 (02 June 2016); | [2016] ZWBHC 135 | 02 Jun 2016 | KAS Foods (Pvt) Ltd. v Moyo & Another (HB 135-16 HC 1281-16) [2016] ZWBHC 135 (02 June 2016);... |
| Supreme Court | Umbane Limited v Dlamini and 3 Others (13/2013) 2013] SZSC 25 (31 May 2013); | 31 May 2013 | EL Declaratory Relief Procedural Fairness Land use Constitutional Interpretation IN THE SUPREME... | |
| Supreme Court | Swaziland Government v Ngomane (25/2013) 2013] SZSC 73 (29 November 2013); | 29 Nov 2013 | EL Abuse of Process Waste management Constitutional Supremacy Constitutional Interpretation IN THE... | |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Baku Raphael Obudra and Ors v Attorney General- Constitutional Appeal No. 1 of 2005 (Constitutional Appeal No. 1 of 2005) [2006] UGSC 5 (15 March 2006); | [2006] UGSC 5 | 15 Mar 2006 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Jurisdiction Constitutional Law Constitutional... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | FRED BADDA & Anor v Prof. Mayanda Mutebi ((ELECTION PETITION APPEAL NO. 21 OF 2007)) [2008] UGSC 18 (11 September 2008); | [2008] UGSC 18 | 11 Sep 2008 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Elections Search Summary: The 2 nd appellant declared the 1 st... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Iddi Kisiki Lubyayi v Ssewankambo Musa Kamulegeya ((Civil Application No. 5 of 2008)) [2008] UGSC 22 (26 February 2008); | [2008] UGSC 22 | 26 Feb 2008 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Constitutional Law Elections Search Summary: This... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Nakendo v Mwondha ((09/2007)) [2008] UGSC 2 (22 January 2008); | [2008] UGSC 2 | 22 Jan 2008 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Role of Appellate Court Elections Evidence Law... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Nuru Kaaya v Crescent Transportation Ltd ((Civil Appeal No. 6 of 2002)) [2003] UGSC 13 (11 March 2003); | [2003] UGSC 13 | 11 Mar 2003 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Constitutional Law Search Summary: This second appeal arose from the... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Rtd.Col.Dr.Kizza Besigye v Electoral commission,Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (Election Petition No.1 Of 2006) ((Election Petition No.1 Of 2006)) [2007] UGSC 24 (30 January 2007); | [2007] UGSC 24 | 30 Jan 2007 | Flynote: Affidavits Constitutional Law Elections Evidence Law Burden of Proof Evaluation of... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Serunjogi Mukibi v Lule Umar Mawiya ((Civil Appeal [Election Petition} No.6 of 2007)) [2007] UGSC 16 (20 June 2007); | [2007] UGSC 16 | 20 Jun 2007 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Actions and applications Elections Search Summary: This was a second... |
| Constitutional Court of Uganda | Nsimbe Holdings v Attorney General, Inspector General Of Police ((Constitutional Petition No.2 Of 2006)) [2007] UGCC 7 (5 November 2007); | [2007] UGCC 7 | 05 Nov 2007 | Flynote: CL Locus Standi Incorporation Powers of The Attorney-General Headnote and Holding: The... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Magombe v Uganda (CONSTITUTIONAL APPLICATION No 61 OF 2013) [2013] UGCC 7 (16 September 2013); | [2013] UGCC 7 | 16 Sep 2013 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Stay of Proceedings Constitutional Law Have his cause heard (fair trial... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Mwami v Attorney General (CONSITUTIONAL APPLICATION NO. 821 OF 2013) [2013] UGCC 14 (13 December 2013); | [2013] UGCC 14 | 13 Dec 2013 | Flynote: Jurisdiction Constitutional Law Have his cause heard (fair trial) HR Search Summary: ... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Mwesigwa Hannington and 3 ors vs Attorney General ((Civil Appeal No. 2 of 2008)) [2009] UGCA 17 (1 April 2009); | [2009] UGCA 17 | 01 Apr 2009 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Constitutional Law Search Summary: The appellants sought enforcement of... |
| High Court of Uganda | Uganda v Sekabira & 10 Ors (H.C. Cr. Case No. 0085 OF 2010) [2012] UGHC 92 (14 May 2012); | [2012] UGHC 92 | 14 May 2012 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Constitutional Law Liberty Search Summary: In this case prosecution... |
| High Court of Uganda | Kalinabiri v Kalule (CIVIL APPEAL NO. 19 OF 2010) [2011] UGHC 87 (5 July 2011); | [2011] UGHC 87 | 05 Jul 2011 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Affidavits Elections Search Summary: This was an appeal against the... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Ssekikubo & 4 Ors Vs Attorney General & 4 Ors (Constitutional Appeal No. 01 of 2015.) [2015] UGSC 19 (30 October 2015); | [2015] UGSC 19 | 30 Oct 2015 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Actions and applications Constitutional Law Constitutional... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | In the matter of an application for leave to intervene as Amicus Curiae by Foundation for Human Rights Initiative & 7 Ors (Civil Application No. 03 of 2016) [2016] UGSC 01 (14 March 2016); | [2016] UGSC 01 | 14 Mar 2016 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Actions and applications Constitutional Law Search Summary: This was an... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Amama Mbabazi v Museveni & Ors (PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION PETITION NO. O1 OF 2016) [2016] UGSC 3 (31 March 2016); | [2016] UGSC 3 | 31 Mar 2016 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Actions and applications Constitutional Law Elections Search Summary: ... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Kiiza v Kabakumba (ELECTION PETITION APPEAL NO.44 OF 2016) [2017] UGCA 9 (8 May 2017); | [2017] UGCA 9 | 08 May 2017 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Actions and applications Appeals and reviews Constitutional Law... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Mashate v Electoral Commission & Anor (ELECTION PETITION APPEAL NO.0047 OF 2016) [2017] UGCA 10 (8 May 2017); | [2017] UGCA 10 | 08 May 2017 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Actions and applications Constitutional Law Elections Search Summary: ... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Muliro v Wakalawo (ELECTION PETITION APPLICATION NO.9 OF 2017) [2017] UGCA 11 (12 May 2017); | [2017] UGCA 11 | 12 May 2017 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Actions and applications Constitutional Law Elections Search Summary: ... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Okabe v Opio & Anor (ELECTION PETITION NO. 87 OF 2016) [2017] UGCA 12 (8 May 2017); | [2017] UGCA 12 | 08 May 2017 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Constitutional Law Elections Search Summary: The... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Omara v Acon & 3 Ors (ELECTION PETITION APPEAL MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO.346 OF 2016) [2017] UGCA 13 (12 May 2017); | [2017] UGCA 13 | 12 May 2017 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Actions and applications Constitutional Law Elections Search Summary: ... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Tusingwire v Attorney General (CONSTITUTIONAL APPEAL NO. 4 OF 2016) [2017] UGSC 11 (5 May 2017); | [2017] UGSC 11 | 05 May 2017 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Constitutional Law Search Summary: The appellant appealed the decision... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Mayanja & Anor v Katuramu & Anor (ELECTION PETITION APPEAL NO.42 OF 2016) [2017] UGCA 15 (25 May 2017); | [2017] UGCA 15 | 25 May 2017 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Actions and applications Appeals and reviews Constitutional Law... |