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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| 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... | |
| 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);... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Uganda National Roads Authority v Irumba & Anor (CONSTITUTIONAL APPEAL NO.02 OF 2014) [2015] UGSC 22 (29 October 2015); | [2015] UGSC 22 | 29 Oct 2015 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Actions and applications Constitutional Law Constitutional... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Wanyama Vs Hisa & Anor (ELECTION PETITION APPEAL NO. 99 OF 2016) [2017] UGCA 18 (18 September 2017); | [2017] UGCA 18 | 18 Sep 2017 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Constitutional Law Search Summary: The appellant... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Sematimba Peter v Sekigozi (Election Appeal No. 08 &10 of 2016) [2017] UGCA 28 (18 September 2017); | [2017] UGCA 28 | 18 Sep 2017 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Elections Search Summary: The appellant was... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Wakayima-Musoke & Anor v Kasule Sebunya (Election Appeal No. 60 &102 of 2016) [2017] UGCA 28 (15 September 2017); | [2017] UGCA 28 | 15 Sep 2017 | Flynote: Appeals and reviews Elections Search Summary: The 1st applicant was dissatisfied with... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Lumu Richard Kizito v Makumbi & Anor (Election Appeal No. 109 of 2016) [2017] UGCA 33 (27 September 2017); | [2017] UGCA 33 | 27 Sep 2017 | Flynote: Appeals and reviews Elections Search Summary: The appellant was aggrieved with the... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Nakimbugwe & 6 Ors v Kayondo & 7 Ors (Civil Appl. No. 362 of 2015 & Civil Appeal No.12 of 2014) [2017] UGCA 34 (13 October 2017); | [2017] UGCA 34 | 13 Oct 2017 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Constitutional Law Search Summary: The applicants filed civil suit in... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Nakato Vs Babirye (ELECTION PETITION APPEAL NO. 0089 OF 2016) [2017] UGCA 53 (7 August 2017); | [2017] UGCA 53 | 07 Aug 2017 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Constitutional Law Elections Evidence Law Burden of... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Tamale Vs Ssenkubuge & Anor (ELECTION PETITION APPEAL NO. 75 OF 2016) [2017] UGCA 117 (5 December 2017); | [2017] UGCA 117 | 05 Dec 2017 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Actions and applications Constitutional Law Elections Search Summary: ... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Kajara Vs Mugisha (CIVIL MISC APPEAL NO. 58 OF 2016) [2017] UGCA 122 (21 December 2017); | [2017] UGCA 122 | 21 Dec 2017 | Flynote: Notice of Appeal Late filing and extension of time to appeal Elections CL Search Summary... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Aciro Vs Okumu & Anor (ELECTION PETITION APPEAL NO. 009 OF 2015) [2017] UGCA 127 (16 August 2017); | [2017] UGCA 127 | 16 Aug 2017 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Actions and applications Constitutional Law Elections Evidence Law... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Makatu Vs Weswa & Anor (ELECTION PETITION APPEAL NO. 73 OF 2016) [2017] UGCA 128 (17 August 2017); | [2017] UGCA 128 | 17 Aug 2017 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Constitutional Law Elections Search Summary: The... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Loi Kageni & Anor v Gole Nicholas (CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 15 OF 2007) [2007] UGSC 1 (17 October 2007); | [2007] UGSC 1 | 17 Oct 2007 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Constitutional Law Elections Search Summary: This... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Male Mabirizi v Attorney General (MISCELLANEOUS APPEAL NO. 7 OF 2018) [2018] UGSC 50 (14 December 2018); | [2018] UGSC 50 | 14 Dec 2018 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Affidavits Constitutional Law Search Summary: The applicant in this... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Uganda Railways corporation Vs Ekwaru D.O & 5104 Ors (CIVIL APPEAL No. 23 OF 2007) [2019] UGCA 36 (17 April 2019); | [2019] UGCA 36 | 17 Apr 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Civil Appeal Procedure Constitutional Law Search... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Attorney General Vs Walugembe (CIVIL MISCELLENOUS APPLICATION/CAUSE No. 390 OF 2018) [2019] UGCA 37 (17 April 2019); | [2019] UGCA 37 | 17 Apr 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Constitutional Law Search Summary: The appellant successfully... |
| 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... | |
| 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 | CL Service of Process Have his cause heard (fair trial) Right to Defend The appellant appealed the... |
| Supreme Court | Ametefe v Attorney General and Another (Ruling on Preliminary Objection) (J1/3/2017) [2017] GHASC 10 (01 February 2017); | [2017] GHASC 10 | 01 Feb 2017 | Flynote: HR Independent judiciary Rule of law CL Jurisdiction Parties to A Suit Constitutional... |
| Supreme Court | Republic v High Court (Land Division) Accra; Ex Parte Morton v F. K. A. Company Ltd (Ruling) (J5/21/2016) [2016] GHASC 54 (28 July 2016); | [2016] GHASC 54 | 28 Jul 2016 | Flynote: CL Writ of Mandamus Audi Alterem Partem Principle Natural Justice Headnote and Holding... |
| Supreme Court | X-Tra Gold Mining Limited v Attorney General (J1/23/2015) [2016] GHASC 57 (28 July 2016); | [2016] GHASC 57 | 28 Jul 2016 | Flynote: CL Legislative Amendment Mining Law EL Procedural Fairness Liability for remediation... |
| 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... |