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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| High Court | Rose Amele Saka (Plaintiff) Vs. Akutey Azu & Koryoo Azu (Defendants) (AP 173/2011) [2012] UGHC 7 (01 July 2012); | [2012] UGHC 7 | 01 Jul 2012 | Flynote: EL Abuse of Process Injunction Temporary Injunction Land use Headnote and Holding: The... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Republic v National Environmental Management Authority [2011] eKLR (Civil Appeal 84 of 2010); (15 July 2011); | 15 Jul 2011 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/76047 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: OMOLO,... | |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Wanaina Kenyanjui & 2 others v Andrew Ng’ang’a [2013] eKLR (ELC Suit 214 of 2013); (29 October 2013); | 29 Oct 2013 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/91818 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND COURT... | |
| Antoy Investments (Pty) Ltd v Rand Water and Others (159/2007) [2008] ZASCA 10; (20 March 2008); | [2008] ZASCA 10 | 20 Mar 2008 | Flynote: EL Judicial Review Administrative Review Attribution of Costs Headnote and Holding: The... | |
| 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... | |
| High Court at Mombasa | REPUBLIC v KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY & 2 others Ex-parte KABURU & SONS SHIP CONTRACTORS & another [2006] eKLR (Misc Civ Appli 606 of 2005); (02 June 2006); | 02 Jun 2006 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/19184 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... | |
| National Environment Tribunal- Nairobi | JAMII BORA CHARITABLE TRUST & ANOTHER v DIRECTOR GENERAL NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY & ANOTHER [2006] eKLR (Tribunal Referral Net 2/3/2005); (12 April 2006); | 12 Apr 2006 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/41517 REPUBLIC OF KENYA NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT TRIBUNAL-... | |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | PHENOM LIMITED v NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY [2005] eKLR (Tribunal Appeal Net/04/06/2005); (02 December 2005); | 02 Dec 2005 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/44852 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... | |
| High Court at Nakuru | Stanley K. Mosonik & others v Attorney General & 8 others [2005] eKLR (Misc Civil Appli 49 of 2002); (28 July 2005); | 28 Jul 2005 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/12697 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... | |
| High Court Land Division | Teke v Phutha Lichaba Holdings (Pty) Ltd (LC/A/09/18) [2019] LSHC 40 (15 November 2019); | [2019] LSHC 40 | 15 Nov 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Headnote and Holding: Appeal from the District Land Court – a decision... |
| High Court Land Division | Nkwate v Molapo (LC/APN/05/19) [2019] LSHC 41 (11 October 2019); | [2019] LSHC 41 | 11 Oct 2019 | Flynote: Appeals and reviews Headnote and Holding: Application for review of Magistrate’s... |
| High Court Land Division | Tumore Civils & Building Construction (Pty) Ltd v Majara (LC/APN/186/18) [2019] LSHC 45 (19 September 2019); | [2019] LSHC 45 | 19 Sep 2019 | Flynote: Actions and applications Headnote and Holding: Application for committal in prison for... |
| High Court | Sehloho v Basotho Congress Party (CIV/APN/26/19) [2020] LSHC 15 (13 March 2020); | [2020] LSHC 15 | 13 Mar 2020 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Headnote and Holding: Civil Procedure – locus standi in judicio – It is... |
| High Court Commercial Division | Selikane v Nkhope (CCA/0027/20) [2020] LSHC 28 (17 August 2020); | [2020] LSHC 28 | 17 Aug 2020 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: Summary: CIVIL PRACTICE- Applicant launching an... |
| High Court | Mntambo v Lesotho National General Insurance Ltd (CIV/T/259/18) [2019] LSHC 53 (12 September 2019); | [2019] LSHC 53 | 12 Sep 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: CASE SUMMARY: A claim made under Motor Insurance Order... |
| High Court | Ramahloko v The Learned Magistrate Mr. Kolobe (CIV/APN/77/19) [2019] LSHC 55 (12 September 2019); | [2019] LSHC 55 | 12 Sep 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: Civil Procedure- Abuse of ex parte and urgency... |
| High Court at Mombasa | In Re Funzi Island Dev. Ltd & 2 others [2004] eKLR (Misc Appli 272 of 1994); (14 October 2004); | 14 Oct 2004 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/17567 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... | |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Sea Star Malindi Ltd v Kenya Wildlife Services & 2 others [2002] eKLR (Miscellaneous Civil Suit 982 of 1997); (08 November 2002); | 08 Nov 2002 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/53165 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... | |
| Environment and Land Court at Malindi | Elizabeth Kurer and Detlef Heir (Suing on their behalf and on behalf of aggrieved residents of Watamu within Kilifi County) v County Government of Kilifi & 4 others [2018] eKLR (Petition 23 of 2016); (19 April 2018); | 19 Apr 2018 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/151544 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND LAND COURT... | |
| High Court at Kajiado | Peter Igiria Nyambura v Director of Public Prosecutions [2018] eKLR (Criminal Revision 17 of 2018); (20 April 2018); | 20 Apr 2018 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/152397 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... | |
| 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... | |
| 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... | |
| Environment and Land Court at Nairobi | Kenya Association of Manufacturers & 3 others v Cabinet secretary, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources & 3 others [2018] eKLR (Petition 32 & 35 of 2017 & Judicial Review Application 30 of 2017 (Consolidated)); (22 June 2018); | 22 Jun 2018 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/155269 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND LAND COURT... | |
| High Court | Leqele v Storm Mountain Diamonds (Pty)Ltd (CIV/T/558/18) [2019] LSHC 62 (12 December 2019); | [2019] LSHC 62 | 12 Dec 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: CASE SUMMARY: Civil Practice: Exception that the... |
| High Court | The School Board-Letlotlo Junior School v Fekefeke (CIV/APN/49/20) [2020] LSHC 44 (05 March 2020); | [2020] LSHC 44 | 05 Mar 2020 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: CASE SUMMARY: Civil Procedure: Application to review... |
| Court of Appeal | Qhobela v Nkoe (C of A (CIV) 13/20) [2020] LSCA 26 (30 October 2020); | [2020] LSCA 26 | 30 Oct 2020 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: The appellant should have used Rule 46(11) of the... |
| Court of Appeal | Ntsihlele v Director of Elections (C of A (CIV) 17/20) [2020] LSCA 28 (30 October 2020); | [2020] LSCA 28 | 30 Oct 2020 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: Review application dismissed by Labour Appeal Court-... |
| Court of Appeal | Khoali v His Worship Mr Selebeleng (C of A (CIV) 23/20) [2020] LSCA 29 (30 October 2020); | [2020] LSCA 29 | 30 Oct 2020 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: In considering instant appeal, Court observed that in... |
| Court of Appeal | Thotanyane v Motsamai (C of A (CIV) 62/19) [2020] LSCA 30 (30 October 2020); | [2020] LSCA 30 | 30 Oct 2020 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: Locus standi of first respondent, non-joinder of first... |
| Court of Appeal | YU Quang v Hata-Butle (Pty)Ltd (C of A (CIV) 28/19) [2020] LSCA 32 (30 October 2020); | [2020] LSCA 32 | 30 Oct 2020 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: Appeal against rejection of spoliation order- appeal... |
| Court of Appeal | Onyelekere v Mokula (C of A (CIV) 31/17) [2020] LSCA 34 (30 October 2020); | [2020] LSCA 34 | 30 Oct 2020 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: Civil procedure- Appellant noting an appeal without... |
| Court of Appeal | Molapo v The Executor of the Late Estate (C of A (CIV) 38/18) [2020] LSCA 35 (30 October 2020); | [2020] LSCA 35 | 30 Oct 2020 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: Application for review of this court on judgment –... |
| Court of Appeal | Kolisang v Mahase (C of A (CIV) 55/19) [2020] LSCA 38 (30 October 2020); | [2020] LSCA 38 | 30 Oct 2020 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: An application to review the final judgment of the... |
| Court of Appeal | Lekhooa v The Prime Minister (C of A (CIV) 58/19) [2020] LSCA 40 (30 October 2020); | [2020] LSCA 40 | 30 Oct 2020 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: Appellants obtaining relief in High Court but lodging... |
| Court of Appeal | Setuka v Setuka (C of A (CIV) 60/19) [2020] LSCA 42 (30 October 2020); | [2020] LSCA 42 | 30 Oct 2020 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: An appeal cannot be heard against a judgment of which... |
| Court of Appeal | Matlosa v Matlosa (C of A (CIV) 77/18) [2020] LSCA 45 (30 October 2020); | [2020] LSCA 45 | 30 Oct 2020 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: Appeal against judgment– Court a quo misplaced part of... |
| Court of Appeal | Minister of Trade and Industry v Lesotho National Development Cooporation (C of A (CIV)78/19) [2020] LSCA 46 (30 October 2020); | [2020] LSCA 46 | 30 Oct 2020 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: Minister forming opinion directors of state enterprise... |
| Court of Appeal | Mochotoane v Officer Commanding VITD/CROU (C of A (CIV) 24/19) [2020] LSCA 52 (30 October 2020); | [2020] LSCA 52 | 30 Oct 2020 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: The appellant wishes to appeal against an order of the... |
| National Environment Tribunal- Nairobi | David Awori & 2 others on behalf of Gigiri Village Association v Director General (NEMA) & 2 others [2018] eKLR (Tribunal Case Net 212 of 2017); (25 September 2018); | 25 Sep 2018 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/171211 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL... | |
| National Environment Tribunal- Nairobi | Albert Mumma in his Capacity as Chairman Langata District Association v Director General- National Enviromental Management Authority [NEMA] & 2 others;Seventh Day Adventist Church (E.A.) Limited (Interested Party) [2019] eKLR (Tribunal Appeal Net 2 of 2 | 08 Mar 2019 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/170996 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT... | |
| National Environment Tribunal- Nairobi | Betty Mbugua David Ndirangu & 100 others v Director General & 2 others [2019] eKLR (National Environment Tribunal Appeal 177 of 2016); (05 March 2019); | 05 Mar 2019 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/170992 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT... | |
| National Environment Tribunal- Nairobi | Maraba Lwatingu Residents Association & 2 others v National Environment Management Authority & 3 others [2019] eKLR (Tribunal Appeal 113 of 2013); (05 March 2019); | 05 Mar 2019 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/170997 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT... | |
| National Environment Tribunal- Nairobi | Sewenei Limited & another v National Environment Management Authority & another; Aaron Rotich Tuikong (Interested Party) [2018] eKLR (Tribunal Appeal No. Net 189 of 2016); (31 July 2018); | 31 Jul 2018 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/171212 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT... | |
| National Environment Tribunal- Nairobi | Albert Mumma in his capacity as Chairman, Karen Langata District Association (KLDA) v Director General- National Enviromental & 2 others [2019] eKLR (Tribunal Appeal Net/005/ 2018); (08 June 2018); | 08 Jun 2018 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/170995 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT... | |
| High Court | Makhasane v Mokhochane (CIV/APN/118/14) [2019] LSHC 64 (14 November 2019); | [2019] LSHC 64 | 14 Nov 2019 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: Civil Practice –Applicant launching an application for... |
| High Court | Kokoropo V Standard Lesotho Bank Limited (CIV/APN/403/17) [2020] LSHC 53 (09 October 2020); | [2020] LSHC 53 | 09 Oct 2020 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: The Applicant had not sought leave to sue Respondents... |
| High Court | Majalle v Lesotho National General Insurance Co. Ltd (CIV/T/56/10) [2020] LSHC 54 (03 July 2020); | [2020] LSHC 54 | 03 Jul 2020 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: Motor vehicle accident – Negligence – Res ipsa loquitor... |
| High Court | The Prime Minister V Manyokole (CIV/APN/463/20) [2021]LSHC 04 (22 February 2021); | [2021]LSHC 04 | 22 Feb 2021 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: CIVIL PRACTICE: Functus officio- Judgment and an order... |