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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| 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... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Katungi Tony vs Attorney General (Misc. Cause No.204 of 2017) [2019] UGHCCD 1 (25 January 2019); | [2019] UGHCCD 1 | 25 Jan 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: The applicant brought an application seeking orders... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Kwoba Vs Ssebugwawo (ELECTION PETITION APPEAL No. 108 of 2016) [2019] UGCA 2 (17 January 2019); | [2019] UGCA 2 | 17 Jan 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Search Summary: This is a second appeal arising... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | National Forestry Authority Vs Muhereza Basaliza & Ors (MISC. APPLICATION NO. 380 OF 2018) [2019] UGCA 5 (23 January 2019); | [2019] UGCA 5 | 23 Jan 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Actions and applications Orders Search Summary: This was an application... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Madrama v Attorney General (CONSTITUTIONAL APPEAL NO. 01 OF 2016.) [2019] UGSC 1 (14 February 2019); | [2019] UGSC 1 | 14 Feb 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Contract Law Labour and Employment Law Search Summary: This appeal... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Nalumansi Vs Kasande & 2 Ors (CIVIL APPEAL NO.29 OF 2017) [2019] UGSC 2 (17 January 2019); | [2019] UGSC 2 | 17 Jan 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Family Law Search Summary: The appeal arose from a dispute as to who... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Mukooli Vs Administrator General (CIVIL APPEAL NO. 6 OF 2016) [2019] UGSC 5 (17 January 2019); | [2019] UGSC 5 | 17 Jan 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Search Summary: This was a second appeal from the... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Ikiror Vs Orot (ELECTION PETITION APPEAL No.105 OF 2016) [2019] UGCA 10 (1 March 2019); | [2019] UGCA 10 | 01 Mar 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Actions and applications Search Summary: The appellant and the... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Kitara David Lagoro v Gulu Univsersity (Miscellaneous Civil Cause No. 10 of 2017) [2019] UGHCCD 58 (12 February 2019); | [2019] UGHCCD 58 | 12 Feb 2019 | Flynote: Administrative Law Civil Procedure Search Summary: The applicant filed for judicial... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Otto v Okot & 2 Ors (Miscellaneous Civil Application No. 158 of 2014) [2019] UGHCCD 61 (12 February 2019); | [2019] UGHCCD 61 | 12 Feb 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: The plaintiffs/respondents sued the defendant/applicant... |
| HC: Land Division (Uganda) | TSMP (U) Ltd v Registrar of Titles & Anor (MISCELLENOUS APPLICATION NO. 184 OF 2017) [2019] UGHCLD 4 (14 March 2019); | [2019] UGHCLD 4 | 14 Mar 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Parties Joinder Search Summary: This was an application for orders that... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Nakalyango Vs Nakasolya (ELECTION APPEAL No. 03 OF 2017) [2019] UGCA 13 (25 March 2019); | [2019] UGCA 13 | 25 Mar 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Actions and applications Search Summary: This was a second appeal from... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Limur Livestock Co Ltd Vs Okongo & 4 Ors (CIVIL APPEAL No. 131 OF 2012) [2019] UGCA 15 (27 March 2019); | [2019] UGCA 15 | 27 Mar 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Institution of proceedings Cause of action Search Summary: This appeal... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Byahugwaho & Anor Vs Nakabonye (MISCELLENOUS APPEAL No. 224 OF 2017) [2019] UGCA 16 (25 March 2019); | [2019] UGCA 16 | 25 Mar 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Search Summary: This was an application seeking... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Afro Motors Ltd & Anor Vs Ministers Of Finance,Planning & Economic Development & Anor (CIVIL APPEAL No. 35 OF 2012) [2019] UGCA 17 (27 March 2019); | [2019] UGCA 17 | 27 Mar 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Search Summary: This appeal arises from the... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Baaki & Anor v Byakika (CIVIL APPEAL No. 55 of 2017) [2019] UGHCCD 68 (10 January 2019); | [2019] UGHCCD 68 | 10 Jan 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: This was an appeal against the decision of the trial... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Balwa v Magida (MISC. APPLICATION No. 276 of 2016) [2019] UGHCCD 69 (13 February 2019); | [2019] UGHCCD 69 | 13 Feb 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: The applicant sought orders of stay of execution... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Mayiga Vs Kalule (CIVIL APPEAL No. 137 OF 2012) [2019] UGCA 20 (29 March 2019); | [2019] UGCA 20 | 29 Mar 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Property Law Land Search Summary: This is a second... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Odoo Vs Omara (CIVIL APPEAL No. 4 OF 2012) [2019] UGCA 22 (4 April 2019); | [2019] UGCA 22 | 04 Apr 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Jurisdiction Search Summary: This was an appeal... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Mwesigwa Vs Petro Uganda Ltd (CIVIL APPEAL No. 97 OF 2009) [2019] UGCA 24 (4 April 2019); | [2019] UGCA 24 | 04 Apr 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Actions and applications Jurisdiction Search Summary: The Court of... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd Vs Ssenyonjo & Anor (CIVIL APPEAL No. 47 OF 2015) [2019] UGCA 25 (29 March 2019); | [2019] UGCA 25 | 29 Mar 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Contract Law Formation and validity of Contract... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Shafts sinkers of Uganda Vs The Commissioner geological surveys &mines Departments (CIVIL APPEAL No. 76 OF 2014) [2019] UGCA 34 (16 April 2019); | [2019] UGCA 34 | 16 Apr 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: The appellant’s action against the respondent... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Stanbic Bank (U) Ltd Vs Ssenyonjo & Anor (CIVIL APPEAL No. 147 OF 2012) [2019] UGCA 35 (29 March 2019); | [2019] UGCA 35 | 29 Mar 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Actions and applications Conduct of proceedings Institution of... |
| 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... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Hamanya Vs Ntungumo District Local Government Council (CIVIL APPEAL No. 110 OF 2012) [2019] UGCA 39 (10 April 2019); | [2019] UGCA 39 | 10 Apr 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Labour and Employment Law Retirement Search Summary... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Kabandize Vs Kampala Capital City Authority (CIVIL APPEAL No. 36 OF 2016) [2019] UGCA 39 (16 April 2019); | [2019] UGCA 39 | 16 Apr 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews General Damages Search Summary: The appellants... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Mugyenzi v Uganda Electricity Generation Co. Ltd. (Civil Appeal No. 167 of 2018) [2019] UGCA 120 (18 April 2019); | [2019] UGCA 120 | 18 Apr 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Jurisdiction Pleadings Labour and Employment Law Search Summary: The... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Shaft Sinkers of Uganda Vs The Commissioner Geological Surveys & Mines Department (CIVIL APPEAL NO.76 OF 2014) [2019] UGCA 42 (16 April 2019); | [2019] UGCA 42 | 16 Apr 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: The appellant’s action against the respondent... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Stanbic Bank (U) Ltd Vs Senyonjo & Anor (CIVIL APPEAL NO.147 OF 2012) [2019] UGCA 43 (29 March 2019); | [2019] UGCA 43 | 29 Mar 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Actions and applications Appeals and reviews Contract Law Formation and... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Bismillah trading Ltd Vs Falcon Estates Ltd (CIVIL APPEAL NO.328 OF 2018) [2019] UGCA 45 (17 April 2019); | [2019] UGCA 45 | 17 Apr 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Fresh Evidence On Appeal Search Summary: The... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Tumuhimbise Vs Centenary Bank Ltd (CIVIL APPEAL NO.111 OF 2012) [2019] UGCA 46 (8 April 2019); | [2019] UGCA 46 | 08 Apr 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Institution of proceedings Cause of action Limitation Period Search... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Eng. Mugyenzi Vs Uganda Electricity generation co Ltd (CIVIL APPEAL NO.167 OF 2018) [2019] UGCA 47 (18 April 2019); | [2019] UGCA 47 | 18 Apr 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Labour and Employment Law Search Summary: The industrial court... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Kabandize & 21 Ors Vs Kampala Capital City Authority (CIVIL APPEAL NO.36 OF 2016) [2019] UGCA 48 (16 April 2019); | [2019] UGCA 48 | 16 Apr 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews General Damages Search Summary: The appellants... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Burora Vs Rubahamya (Civil Appeal No. 121 of 2012) [2019] UGCA 50 (9 May 2019); | [2019] UGCA 50 | 09 May 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Court's Discretion Land Search Summary: A district land tribunal... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Kimbugwe & 2 Ors Vs Namukasa & 2 Ors (CONSOLIDATED CIVIL APPEAL No. 186 & 226 OF 2013) [2019] UGCA 51 (7 May 2019); | [2019] UGCA 51 | 07 May 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Contract Law Breach of Contract Equity Search Summary: The respondent... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Navinchandra Vs The Registered Trustees of Bible Society of Uganda (Civil Appeal No. 0162 of 2012) [2019] UGCA 54 (26 April 2019); | [2019] UGCA 54 | 26 Apr 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Quantum of Damages Contract Law Search Summary: The appellant, as a... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Menge v District Local Government (CIVIL APPEAL No. 153 OF 2012) [2019] UGCA 124 (6 May 2019); | [2019] UGCA 124 | 06 May 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Institution of proceedings Limitation Period Search Summary: In 1993,... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | All Muss Properties Uganda ltd & 2 Ors Vs CTM (U) Ltd & 2 Ors (Civil Application No.379 of 2017) [2019] UGCA 134 (25 April 2019); | [2019] UGCA 134 | 25 Apr 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Civil Appeal Procedure Search Summary: The respondents’ application to... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Lalango Lutara Vs Attorney General (CIVIL APPEAL NO.26 OF 2011) [2019] UGCA 138 (26 April 2019); | [2019] UGCA 138 | 26 Apr 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Search Summary: The appellant’s action against the... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Gunya Company Ltd Vs Attorney General (CIVIL SUIT NO.031 OF 2011) [2019] UGHCCD 148 (9 May 2019); | [2019] UGHCCD 148 | 09 May 2019 | Flynote: CL Civil Procedure Search Summary: Civil Procedure — Limitation of actions — Disability... |
| Supreme Court | Payet & Ors v Payet (MA 40/2019) [2019] SCSC 83 (08 February 2019); | 08 Feb 2019 | Civil Procedure HR Writ of injunction issued against the Defendant prohibiting him from demolition... | |
| Supreme Court | Lucas v Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (MA 58/2019) [2019] SCSC 140 (25 February 2019); | 25 Feb 2019 | HR Civil Procedure [1] Order granted for summons to be issued on the Chief Executive... | |
| Supreme Court | Ex parte Esparon (MA 29/2019) [2019] SCSC 187 (12 March 2019); | 12 Mar 2019 | Civil Procedure HR Correcting Clerical mistakes in Orders Seychelles Code of Civil Procedure Act [... | |
| Supreme Court | Ah-Mane v Lesperance (CS 127/2018) [2019] SCSC 193 (11 March 2019); | 11 Mar 2019 | Civil Procedure HR The plea in limine litis succeeds. The Defendant’s counter claim is dismissed.... | |
| Supreme Court | Monthushimira & Anor v R (CM105/2018) [2019] SCSC 286 (08 April 2019); | 08 Apr 2019 | HR Civil Procedure Application dismissed. Having ordered the release of the vessel in this case,... | |
| Supreme Court | Tirant v The Public Utilities Corporation (CS 236/2010) [2019] SCSC 347 (23 April 2019); | 23 Apr 2019 | Civil Procedure Property Law Prescription – Compensation for use of property by Public Utilities... | |
| Supreme Court | Sidney v Takaland Company Ltd & Or (MA 11/2019) [2019] SCSC 389 (20 May 2019); | 20 May 2019 | Civil Procedure Application for leave to appeal against an interlocutory Ruling – Article 16 of... | |
| Supreme Court | Beau Vallon Properties Ltd v Bhasin (MA 269/2019, arising in CA11/2018) [2019] SCSC 705 (23 August 2019); | 23 Aug 2019 | Civil Procedure Stay of execution. Chang-Tave v Chang-Tave (CS 153/2002) [2003] SCSC 7 (06 March... | |
| Supreme Court | Severe Investments (Pty) Ltd v Camille (CS 152/2018) [2019] SCSC 726 (05 September 2019); | 05 Sep 2019 | Civil Procedure Examination on Personal Answers- Sections 162-167 Seychelles Code of Civil... |