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 of Uganda | Ethiopian Airlines v Alfred Gborie ((Civil Appeal No. 32 of 1998)) [2002] UGHC 43 (7 February 2002); | [2002] UGHC 43 | 07 Feb 2002 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Contract Law Search Summary: This is an appeal against the decision of... |
| High Court of Uganda | Musinguzi v Amama Mbabazi & Anor (Election Petition No. HCT-05-CV-EPA-0003 of 2001) [2002] UGHC 2 (7 February 2002); | [2002] UGHC 2 | 07 Feb 2002 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: This is a request by the first respondent’s counsel... |
| High Court of Uganda | Pavement Civil Works Limited v Krungi ((Misc.App.No.292 Of 2002)) [2002] UGHC 77 (13 June 2002); | [2002] UGHC 77 | 13 Jun 2002 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: In this case the applicant sought court for an order to... |
| High Court of Uganda | Lwanga v Administrator General & Anor ((Civil Suit No 0086 of 2002)) [2002] UGHC 12 (28 August 2002); | [2002] UGHC 12 | 28 Aug 2002 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: In this case the applicant brought garnishee... |
| High Court of Uganda | Streams of Life v Ochieng & 3 Ors ((Civil Suit No.1088 Of 1998)) [2003] UGHC 84 (10 November 2003); | [2003] UGHC 84 | 10 Nov 2003 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Land Search Summary: The plaintiff sued the defendants seeking a... |
| High Court of Uganda | Uganda v Alice Kizza ((HCT-05-CR-CV-0003-2003)) [2003] UGHC 100 (6 August 2003); | [2003] UGHC 100 | 06 Aug 2003 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: This was an application for revisional order of the... |
| High Court of Uganda | Bank of Baroda v SDV Transami (U) Ltd (High Court Civil Suit No. 1314 of 2000) [2003] UGHC 72 (11 August 2003); | [2003] UGHC 72 | 11 Aug 2003 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: This was a ruling on a preliminary objection to the... |
| High Court of Uganda | Management Committee Bright High Academy & Ors v New Vision Printing Publishing Corp. & Ors ((HCT-CV-CS-0034 of 2000)) [2003] UGHC 13 (25 August 2003); | [2003] UGHC 13 | 25 Aug 2003 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Integrity of the person HR Search Summary: The plaintiffs in this case... |
| High Court of Uganda | Uganda Electricity Board v Bagamuhunda and Ors ((Miscellaneous Application No.349 of 2003)) [2003] UGHC 17 (23 October 2003); | [2003] UGHC 17 | 23 Oct 2003 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: In this case, an application was made for setting aside... |
| High Court of Uganda | Bucana v Kafureka ((Civil Appeal No. 13 Of 1999)) [2003] UGHC 98 (26 August 2003); | [2003] UGHC 98 | 26 Aug 2003 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: In this appeal, the respondent raised a preliminary... |
| High Court of Uganda | Uganda Muslim Supreme council v Kanyongonya & 25 Ors ((HCT-05-CV-CA-019/2002)) [2003] UGHC 92 (28 August 2003); | [2003] UGHC 92 | 28 Aug 2003 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: In this appeal, counsel for the respondent raised a... |
| High Court of Uganda | Muziransa v Muhangi) ((Civil Suit No.112 of 2000)) [2003] UGHC 16 (23 October 2003); | [2003] UGHC 16 | 23 Oct 2003 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: The plaintiff brought this suit against the defendant... |
| High Court of Uganda | Tropical Commodities Suppliers Ltd & Ors v International Credit Bank Ltd(in liquidation) (Misc.App.No. 379 of 2003) [2003] UGHC 80 (13 November 2003); | [2003] UGHC 80 | 13 Nov 2003 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: This was an application for stay of execution. Headnote... |
| High Court of Uganda | Kebirungi v M/s Road Trainers Ltd & Ors ((Miscellaneous Application No. 285 of 2003)) [2003] UGHC 65 (1 September 2003); | [2003] UGHC 65 | 01 Sep 2003 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Late filing and extension of time to appeal Search... |
| High Court of Uganda | George Germany & Anor v The Trustees of Mbarara Diocese & Anor ((HCT-05-CV-CS-OO 14-1996)) [2004] UGHC 78 (2 February 2004); | [2004] UGHC 78 | 02 Feb 2004 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Delict and Tort Law Evidence Law Search Summary: The plaintiffs sued... |
| High Court of Uganda | Kasango v Voice of Toro Ltd ((HCT-00-CV-CS-0147 of 2001)) [2004] UGHC 37 (15 December 2004); | [2004] UGHC 37 | 15 Dec 2004 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: This was an appeal against the decision of a trial... |
| High Court of Uganda | Mugabi v Housing Finance Co. Ltd and Anor ((Miscellaneous Application No 202 of 2004)) [2004] UGHC 36 (14 December 2004); | [2004] UGHC 36 | 14 Dec 2004 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: The applicant brought an application seeking orders to... |
| High Court of Uganda | Chimanlal Bhailalbhai Patel v Attorney General ((Civil Suit No.105 of 2002)) [2004] UGHC 7 (12 February 2004); | [2004] UGHC 7 | 12 Feb 2004 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: The plaintiff sued the government for compensation and... |
| High Court of Uganda | Okoth v Lwanyaga ((HCT-00-CV-CS-31 of 2003)) [2004] UGHC 21 (14 July 2004); | [2004] UGHC 21 | 14 Jul 2004 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: The appellant filed this appeal against the decision of... |
| High Court of Uganda | Petrol(u) Ltd v Sailesh Kumar Mambhai Patel (HCCS No. 696 of 2002) [2004] UGHC 61 (28 June 2004); | [2004] UGHC 61 | 28 Jun 2004 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: The plaintiff sued the defendant for breach of contract... |
| High Court of Uganda | Rukirande v Far Out (U) Ltd (HCT-05-CV-CS-119-2000) [2004] UGHC 72 (3 February 2004); | [2004] UGHC 72 | 03 Feb 2004 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Contract Law Land Search Summary: The plaintiff sued the defendant for... |
| High Court of Uganda | Kizito v Kizito Kanonya ((Civil Suit No 96 of 2003)) [2004] UGHC 1 (1 January 2004); | [2004] UGHC 1 | 01 Jan 2004 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: This was an objection application by the defendant that... |
| High Court of Uganda | National Council of Sports v Sseruwagi ((Miscellaneous Application No 305 of 2003)) [2004] UGHC 17 (8 June 2004); | [2004] UGHC 17 | 08 Jun 2004 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: This was a chamber summons application that the... |
| High Court of Uganda | Kapere Rurange v Rukararwa Bataka Kweterana Society Limited ((HCT-05-CV-CR-0004-2002)) [2004] UGHC 75 (12 February 2004); | [2004] UGHC 75 | 12 Feb 2004 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: This was an application for revision of the chief... |
| High Court of Uganda | Isharaza v Beyunga ((HCT-05-CV-CA-005-2004)) [2004] UGHC 76 (7 October 2004); | [2004] UGHC 76 | 07 Oct 2004 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: This was an appeal against the decision of atrial... |
| High Court of Uganda | Mibazi v Katentera ((HCT-05-CV-MA-0002-2003)) [2004] UGHC 81 (11 February 2004); | [2004] UGHC 81 | 11 Feb 2004 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: This was an application to re-admit a dismissed appeal... |
| High Court of Uganda | Kabagambe v Kabagambe ((HCT-05-CV-MA-0069-2003)) [2004] UGHC 82 (11 March 2004); | [2004] UGHC 82 | 11 Mar 2004 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: The application sought for the removal of a caveat on... |
| High Court of Uganda | Kasedde v Wambedde & Ors ((Civil Suit No. 459 of 1998)) [2004] UGHC 56 (30 April 2004); | [2004] UGHC 56 | 30 Apr 2004 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Delict and Tort Law Land Search Summary: The plaintiff sued the... |
| High Court of Uganda | Aberi Rwabutiti v Kyenjojo District Local Government & Ors ([node:field-casenumber]) [2004] UGHC 46 (11 June 2004); | [2004] UGHC 46 | 11 Jun 2004 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: The appellant appealed against the lower court’s... |
| High Court of Uganda | Caltex Oil Uganda Ltd v Petro Uganda Ltd & Anor ((Misc.App.No.279 Of 2004)) [2004] UGHC 94 (25 May 2004); | [2004] UGHC 94 | 25 May 2004 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: This was an application by the applicant as an objector... |
| High Court of Uganda | Ntundubeire & Ors v Murema & Ors ((H.C.C.M.A NO. 59/99)) [2004] UGHC 73 (11 February 2004); | [2004] UGHC 73 | 11 Feb 2004 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: This was a revision application of the decision of the... |
| High Court of Uganda | Beyendeza v Rubaramira ((Civil Appeal No. 40 of 2002)) [2004] UGHC 2 (27 January 2004); | [2004] UGHC 2 | 27 Jan 2004 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Labour and Employment Law Search Summary: This was an appeal by the... |
| High Court of Uganda | Wodamba, NO (Estate, Richard Wagisha) v Enock Okanya ((Estate, Richard Wagisha)) [2004] UGHC 4 (28 January 2004); | [2004] UGHC 4 | 28 Jan 2004 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Contract Law Land Search Summary: The plaintiff sued the defendant as... |
| High Court of Uganda | Fokwesiza v Bariregye ((HCT-05-CV-CA-0053-2003)) [2004] UGHC 80 (26 October 2004); | [2004] UGHC 80 | 26 Oct 2004 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: This was an appeal against the decision of a trial... |
| High Court of Uganda | Tumwebaze v Ganywa ((HCT-05-CV-MA No. 0125-2000)) [2004] UGHC 71 (10 March 2004); | [2004] UGHC 71 | 10 Mar 2004 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: This wasa preliminary objection raised by the... |
| High Court of Uganda | Katunda v Atuhaire ((HCT-05-CV-MA-0185-2004)) [2004] UGHC 77 (16 November 2004); | [2004] UGHC 77 | 16 Nov 2004 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Pleadings Search Summary: This was a ruling following objection by... |
| High Court of Uganda | Rugunda & Anor v Amwine ((HCT-05-CV-MA-0063-2003)) [2004] UGHC 79 (12 February 2004); | [2004] UGHC 79 | 12 Feb 2004 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: This was an application by chamber summons for the suit... |
| High Court of Uganda | Nasuka Engineering Service Ltd v Kivumbi ((Miscellaneous Application No.61 of 2004)) [2004] UGHC 9 (3 March 2004); | [2004] UGHC 9 | 03 Mar 2004 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: The applicant objected to the execution of a decree... |
| High Court of Uganda | Musherure v Bamuhiga ((HCT-05-CV-MA-0150-2004)) [2005] UGHC 116 (3 February 2005); | [2005] UGHC 116 | 03 Feb 2005 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: The applicant applied for stay of execution of orders... |
| High Court of Uganda | Bamanya Gersom v Rattan Singh & 2 Ors ((High Court Misc. App. No. 961 of 2004)) [2005] UGHC 68 (7 February 2005); | [2005] UGHC 68 | 07 Feb 2005 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: The application filed for judicial review seeking... |
| High Court of Uganda | Tenaw Esteziaw and Others v Aba Habteyesu Kegesse and Ors ((Civil Suit No.757 of 2003)) [2005] UGHC 28 (4 October 2005); | [2005] UGHC 28 | 04 Oct 2005 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: This is a suit concerning leadership of a church. The... |
| High Court of Uganda | Zachary Olum and Anor v Registrar General ((Miscellaneous Application No. 10 of 2005)) [2005] UGHC 4 (1 February 2005); | [2005] UGHC 4 | 01 Feb 2005 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: The applicant filed an application seeking leave to... |
| High Court of Uganda | Assimwe & Ors v Ssozi & 2 Ors ((HCT-05-CS-0003-1998)) [2005] UGHC 115 (27 April 2005); | [2005] UGHC 115 | 27 Apr 2005 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: This is a suit for recovery of land from the defendant... |
| High Court of Uganda | Tumwebaze v Ganywa ((HCT-05-CV-CA-0031-2004)) [2005] UGHC 119 (2 February 2005); | [2005] UGHC 119 | 02 Feb 2005 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Search Summary: This was an appeal against the... |
| High Court of Uganda | The Trustees of Rubaga Miracle Centre v Mulangira Ssimbwa & Mulangira Ssimbwa a.k.a Afidra Milton v The Board of Trustees, Miracle Centre & Anor (Misc. Applications No. 576 of 2006 & 655 of 2005) ((Misc. Applications No. 576 of 2006 & 655 of 2005)) [ | [2006] UGHC 69 | 05 May 2006 | Flynote: CL Non-Existing Defendant Substitution of Party Statutory Interpretation Headnote and... |
| High Court of Uganda | Clear Channel Independent Uganda Ltd v Public Procurement And Disposal of Public Assets Authority ((Misc.App.No.380 Of 2008)) [2009] UGHC 180 (14 April 2009); | [2009] UGHC 180 | 14 Apr 2009 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Judicial Review Search Summary: This was an application for judicial... |
| High Court of Uganda | Hajat Aisha Nakazibwe v Muhamed Nabwaaga (HCT-00-LD- CS-0188 of 2009) ((HCT-00-LD- CS-0188 of 2009)) [2009] UGHC 104 (28 August 2009); | [2009] UGHC 104 | 28 Aug 2009 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Land Search Summary: This was a consent judgment by both parties and... |
| High Court of Uganda | In Re: Adelynn Naomi Luckey and Janae Martha-Ann Luckey ((HCT-00-FD-MA-0097-2009)) [2009] UGHC 36 (17 June 2009); | [2009] UGHC 36 | 17 Jun 2009 | Flynote: Appeals and reviews Review of Judgment Search Summary: The applicants, are the adoptive... |
| High Court of Uganda | Nampogo Robert,Tumwesigye Moses v Attorney General (HCT-00-CV-MC-0120 OF 2008) ((HCT-00-CV-MC-0120 OF 2008)) [2009] UGHC 183 (6 July 2009); | [2009] UGHC 183 | 06 Jul 2009 | Flynote: Judicial Review Enforcement of Award Writ of Mandamus CL Search Summary: This was an... |
| High Court of Uganda | Naluwooza v Namwandu Yake Lunkuse Kyaze& 2 Ors ((Civil Appeal No.59 Of 2009)) [2009] UGHC 149 (2 April 2009); | [2009] UGHC 149 | 02 Apr 2009 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Costs Search Summary: In this case, the appellant brought this suit... |