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 Uganda | Haji Musa Sebirumbi v Uganda ((Cr.Appeal No.10 Of 1989)) [1992] UGSC 7 (22 June 1992); | [1992] UGSC 7 | 22 Jun 1992 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: During the bush war insurgency, appellant with a group... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Hamdan v Malkan ((Civil Application No. 4 of 2001)) [2002] UGSC 13 (26 February 2002); | [2002] UGSC 13 | 26 Feb 2002 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Actions and applications Search Summary: The respondent/appellant had... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Horizon Coaches Ltd v Francis Mutabazi & 3 oers ((civil Appeal No.20 Of 2001)) [2002] UGSC 43 (4 September 2002); | [2002] UGSC 43 | 04 Sep 2002 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Search Summary: The respondent successfully sued... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Horizon Coaches Ltd v Pan African Insurance Co. Ltd ((Civil Appeal No. 2 of 2003)) [2003] UGSC 34 (23 October 2003); | [2003] UGSC 34 | 23 Oct 2003 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: This was a second appeal. It is an appeal against the... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Hwan Sung Industries Ltd v Tajdin Hussein & Ors ((CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 19 OF 2008)) [2008] UGSC 17 (19 September 2008); | [2008] UGSC 17 | 19 Sep 2008 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Orders Search Summary: This was an application for an interim order for... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Idah Iterura v Joyce Muguta ((Civil Application No.2 of 2006)) [2007] UGSC 18 (5 July 2007); | [2007] UGSC 18 | 05 Jul 2007 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Actions and applications Search Summary: This was an application for... |
| 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 | Israel Kabwa v Martin Banoba Musiga (Civil Appeal No. 52 of 1995) ((Civil Appeal No. 52 of 1995)) [1996] UGSC 1 (26 September 1996); | [1996] UGSC 1 | 26 Sep 1996 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Notice of Appeal Search Summary: This was an application in which the... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd v Glaxo Group Ltd ((Civil Appeal No 18 of 2004)) [2006] UGSC 17 (3 October 2006); | [2006] UGSC 17 | 03 Oct 2006 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Intellectual Property Law Trademarks Search Summary... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Joel Kato & Anor v Nuulu Nalwoga (Misc. Application No 04 Of 2012) [2012] UGSC 2 (26 June 2012); | [2012] UGSC 2 | 26 Jun 2012 | Flynote: Actions and applications Search Summary: The applicants sought the order of court... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Joseph Magezi v Uganda ((Cr.Appeal No.15 Of 1989)) [1990] UGSC 3 (17 December 1990); | [1990] UGSC 3 | 17 Dec 1990 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Search Summary: The appellant had a scuffle with... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Joyce Muguta v Idah Iterura ((Civil Application No.9 of 2006)) [2007] UGSC 19 (5 July 2007); | [2007] UGSC 19 | 05 Jul 2007 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Orders Search Summary: The applicant sued successfully the respondent... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Julius Rwabinumi v Hope Bahimbisomwe ((Civil Application No. 14 of 2009)) [2009] UGSC 8 (5 August 2009); | [2009] UGSC 8 | 05 Aug 2009 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: The applicant brought an application seeking for... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Kato Abasi v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No. 39 of 2001)) [2003] UGSC 10 (4 March 2003); | [2003] UGSC 10 | 04 Mar 2003 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: This was a second appeal. The appellant was convicted... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Kazibwe Kassim v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No.1 of 2003)) [2004] UGSC 23 (22 July 2004); | [2004] UGSC 23 | 22 Jul 2004 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Civil Remedies Search Summary: This was a second appeal. It is from a... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Kitende Kalibogha & 2 Ors v Eleonora Wisemire (THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA) [2010] UGSC 28 (20 May 2010); | [2010] UGSC 28 | 20 May 2010 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Interlocutory Order Stay of Execution Search Summary: This was an... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Komakech & Anor v Akol & 2 Ors (Civil Appeal No. 21 of 2010) [2012] UGSC 10 (21 December 2012); | [2012] UGSC 10 | 21 Dec 2012 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Costs Search Summary: The 3 rd respondent instituted in the High Court... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Kyobe v Gatete and Another ((Misc. Civil Application No. 10 of 2005)) [2006] UGSC 11 (3 August 2006); | [2006] UGSC 11 | 03 Aug 2006 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Notice of Appeal Search Summary: This is an... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Lubega v Attorney General & 2 Ors (MISC. APPLICATION NO 13 OF 2015) [2015] UGSC 10 (22 May 2015); | [2015] UGSC 10 | 22 May 2015 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Orders Search Summary: The applicant in this application sought for an... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | M/S Tatu Naiga & Co. Emprorium v Verjee Brothers Limited ((Civil Appeal No. 8 of 2000)) [2002] UGSC 20 (22 April 2002); | [2002] UGSC 20 | 22 Apr 2002 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Actions and applications Search Summary: A lesse of the government... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Madhvani International v Attorney General (CIVIL APPEAL NO. 23 OF 2010) [2012] UGSC 14 (11 December 2012); | [2012] UGSC 14 | 11 Dec 2012 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: The appellant brought a suit against the respondent in... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Matendegyere & Ors v Y. Kasikura & Ors ((Civil Application No. 8 of 1991)) [1992] UGSC 4 (30 June 1992); | [1992] UGSC 4 | 30 Jun 1992 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: The respondents appeal to the High court was allowed... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | MS Fang Min Vs Belex Tours & Travel Ltd (Civil Appeal No. 06 of 2013 & Civil Appeal No. 01 of 2014) [2015] UGSC 12 (8 July 2015); | [2015] UGSC 12 | 08 Jul 2015 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Actions and applications Appeals and reviews Search Summary: This was... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Muddumba v Kuluse ((Miscellenous Civil Application No. 5 of 2000)) [2002] UGSC 25 (22 May 2002); | [2002] UGSC 25 | 22 May 2002 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Search Summary: The appellant having exhausted his... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Mugasa v Attorney General (Crim. Appeal No.10 of 2010) [2013] UGSC 16 (20 December 2013); | [2013] UGSC 16 | 20 Dec 2013 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Criminal law Search Summary: The appellant was indicted and charged for... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Mugeni v Siryoyi ((Election Petition Appeal No.05 of 2007)) [2007] UGSC 4 (19 November 2007); | [2007] UGSC 4 | 19 Nov 2007 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Actions and applications Search Summary: This is a second appeal... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | muhwezi Alex & Anor Vs. Uganda ((Crim. Appeal No. 21Of 2005)) [2010] UGSC 12 (13 April 2010); | [2010] UGSC 12 | 13 Apr 2010 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Second Appeal Search Summary: This was a second... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Mujuni Apollo v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No.46 of 2000) ((Criminal Appeal No.46 of 2000)) [2002] UGSC 26 (13 June 2002); | [2002] UGSC 26 | 13 Jun 2002 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Search Summary: The appellant was indicted,... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Mukwaya Manasse v Uganda ((Cr.Appeal No. 7 Of 1994)) [2009] UGSC 12 (21 December 2009); | [2009] UGSC 12 | 21 Dec 2009 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Evidence Law Evaluation of Evidence Search Summary: The appellant was... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Mulindwa George Vs Kisubika (CIVIL APPLICATION NO 28 OF 2014) [2015] UGSC 8 (23 April 2015); | [2015] UGSC 8 | 23 Apr 2015 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Actions and applications Search Summary: This was an application where... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Musonge Moses Musah v Muwonge Peter ((Civil Appeal No 1 of 2004)) [2006] UGSC 19 (18 October 2006); | [2006] UGSC 19 | 18 Oct 2006 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Actions and applications Appeals and reviews Civil Remedies Damages... |
| 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 | Namugerwa v Attorney General (CIVIL APPEAL NO. 04 OF 2012) [2013] UGSC 20 (19 June 2013); | [2013] UGSC 20 | 19 Jun 2013 | Flynote: Jurisdiction Criminal law Search Summary: The appellants brought an application for... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Narottam Bhatia & Another v Boutique Shazimi Ltd ((SCCA No. 06 Of 2009)) [2010] UGSC 7 (17 August 2010); | [2010] UGSC 7 | 17 Aug 2010 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Search Summary: This was a second appeal. The... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Nazmudin Gulam Hussein Viram v Nicholas Roussos ((Civil Appeal No 1 of 2006)) [2006] UGSC 21 (23 November 2006); | [2006] UGSC 21 | 23 Nov 2006 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Actions and applications Property Law Land Search Summary: This appeal... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Nicholas Roussos v Gulam Hussein Habib Virani, Nasmudin Habib Virani ((Civil App. No. 6 Of 1995)) [1996] UGSC 4 (3 March 1996); | [1996] UGSC 4 | 03 Mar 1996 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Search Summary: This was an appeal brought against... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Non-Performing Asset Recovery Trust v Kapeeka Coffee Works Ltd. and Anor ((Civil Appeal No. 8 of 2001)) [2002] UGSC 21 (23 April 2002); | [2002] UGSC 21 | 23 Apr 2002 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Institution of proceedings Cause of action Search Summary: The... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Non-Performing Assets Recovery Trust v S.r Nkabula & Sons Ltd ((Supreme Court Civil Appeal No. 34 of 2005)) [2007] UGSC 23 (18 October 2007); | [2007] UGSC 23 | 18 Oct 2007 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Actions and applications Delict and Tort Law Negligence 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 | Nyanzi v Nanyonga & Anor (CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 12 OF 2010) [2010] UGSC 24 (30 July 2010); | [2010] UGSC 24 | 30 Jul 2010 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Interlocutory Order Stay of Execution Search Summary: This was an... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Oriental Insurance Brokers Ltd v Transocean (U) Ltd ((Supreme Court Civil Appeal No. 55 of 1995)) [1997] UGSC 1 (1 October 1997); | [1997] UGSC 1 | 01 Oct 1997 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Search Summary: This was an appeal against judgment... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Pentecostal Assemblies of God Ltd v Transsahara International (U) Ltd & Anor (CIVIL APPEAL NO.10 Of 2010) [2012] UGSC 12 (21 November 2012); | [2012] UGSC 12 | 21 Nov 2012 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Attachment of Property Search Summary: The appellant holder of a... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Philip Ongom, Capt v Catherine Nyero Owota ((Civil Appeal No. 14 of 2001)) [2003] UGSC 16 (20 March 2003); | [2003] UGSC 16 | 20 Mar 2003 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: In an ex-parte judgment of the High Court, apparently... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Priamit Enterprises Ltd v Attorney General ((Civil Appeal No. 10 of 2000)) [2002] UGSC 39 (19 December 2002); | [2002] UGSC 39 | 19 Dec 2002 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Conduct of proceedings Preliminary Objections Institution of proceedings... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Resty Nantongo v David Kayondo ((Civil Appeal No. 1 of 1994)) [1994] UGSC 1 (17 October 1994); | [1994] UGSC 1 | 17 Oct 1994 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Search Summary: An appeal was against the order and... |
| 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 | Rukikaire v INCAFEX Ltd (CIVIL APPLICATION NO 11 OF 2015) [2015] UGSC 11 (27 May 2015); | [2015] UGSC 11 | 27 May 2015 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Orders Civil Remedies Injunctions and interdicts Search Summary: This... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Rurangaranga & Anor v Horizone courches (CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 21 OF 2008) [2008] UGSC 30 (5 August 2009); | [2008] UGSC 30 | 05 Aug 2009 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Strike-Out Search Summary: The applicant applied... |
| 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... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Sitenda Sebalu v Hon. Sam K. Njuba & Anor ((Civil Application No.12 of 2009)) [2009] UGSC 9 (29 July 2009); | [2009] UGSC 9 | 29 Jul 2009 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Search Summary: The applicant brought an... |