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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| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | LSZ v Zimbabwe (Communication No. 321/2006) [2016] ACHPR 10; (1 February 2016) | 01 Feb 2016 | English Communication 321/2006 – Law Society of Zimbabwe et al/ Zimbabwe Summary of facts 1. On 26... | |
| African Court | Abubakari v Tanzania (002/2017) [2016] AfCHPR 24; (3 June 2016) | 03 Jun 2016 | AFRICAN COURT ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS COUR AFRICAINE DES DROITS DE L'HOMME ET DES PEUPLES ... | |
| Constitutional Court | Ramkalawan v Electoral Commission and Ors (Election non-compliance and illegal practices) (CP 01/2016) [2016] SCCC 11 (31 May 2016); | 31 May 2016 | HR Democracy [2016] SCCC 11.docx IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF SEYCHELLES (Corum: Twomey CJ,... | |
| Constitutional Court | Ramkalawan v Electoral Commission and Ors (Valid votes) (CP 07/2015) [2016] SCCC 10 (31 May 2016); | 31 May 2016 | HR Democracy [2016] SCCC 10.docx IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF SEYCHELLES [Corum: Twomey CJ,... | |
| Court of Appeal | Ramkalawan v Electoral Commission & Ors (SCA CP 01/2016) [2016] SCCA 17 (12 August 2016); | 12 Aug 2016 | HR Democracy Ramkalawan v Electoral Com&Ors [2016] SCCA 17-Fernando.compressed.pdf Wavel... | |
| Court of Appeal | Ramkalawan v Electoral Commission & Ors (SCA CP1/2016 b) [2016] SCCA 27 (08 December 2016); | 08 Dec 2016 | Democracy Participate in government HR Wavel Ramkalawan v Elec Com. & Ors-(B)Domah JA.docx IN... | |
| Court of Appeal | Ramkalawan v Electoral Commission & Ors (SCA CP 01/2016) [2016] SCCA 28 (09 December 2016); | 09 Dec 2016 | HR Democracy Wavel Ramkalawan v Elec Com. & Ors(C)Domah JA.docx IN THE SEYCHELLES COURT OF... | |
| Constitutional Court | Ramkalawan v Electoral Commission & Ors (Applic. to remove 3rd Respondent) (MA 13/2016 arising in CC 01/2016) [2016] SCCC 3 (15 February 2016); | 15 Feb 2016 | HR Democracy [2016] SCCC 3 SCANNED.pdf [2016] SCCC 3.docx IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF... | |
| Constitutional Court | Ramkalawan v Electoral Commission & Ors (Applic. to call 2nd Respondent on personal answers) (MA 30/2016 (arising in CC 01/2016)) [2016] SCCC 5 (18 February 2016); | 18 Feb 2016 | HR Democracy [2016] SCCC 05.docx IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF SEYCHELLES Civil Side: MA 30/2016... | |
| Constitutional Court | Ramkalawan v Electoral Commission & Ors (Plea in limine) (CP 01/2016) [2016] SCCC 4 (18 February 2016); | 18 Feb 2016 | HR Democracy [2016] SCCC 04.docx IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF SEYCHELLES CP 01/2016 [2016]... | |
| Constitutional Court | Ramkalawan v Electoral Commission & Ors (Applic. for stay of execution) (MA 163/16 Arising from CP01/2016) [2016] SCCC 12 (14 June 2016); | 14 Jun 2016 | HR Democracy [2016] SCCC 12.docx [2016] SCCC 12 SCANNED.pdf IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF... | |
| Constitutional Court | Ramkalawan v Electoral Commission & Ors (Applic. for stay of execution) (MA 164/16 Arising from CP01/2016) [2016] SCCC 13 (14 June 2016); | 14 Jun 2016 | HR Democracy [2016] SCCC 13 SCANNED.pdf [2016] SCCC 13.docx IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF... | |
| Constitutional Court | Savy & Ors arising in Ramkalawan v Electoral Commission & Ors (CP 01/2016) [2016] SCCC 17 (06 September 2016); | 06 Sep 2016 | HR Democracy [2016] SCCC 17.docx IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF SEYCHELLES [Corum: Twomey CJ,... | |
| Supreme Court | Linyon Demokratik Seselwa v Electoral Commission (MC 59/2016) [2016] SCSC 579 (01 August 2016); | 01 Aug 2016 | HR Democracy [2016] SCSC 579- scanned_0.pdf 31 July 2016 | |
| Supreme Court | Linyon Demokratik Seselwa v Electoral Commission (MA 258/2016 arising in MC 87/2016) [2016] SCSC 597 (17 August 2016); | 17 Aug 2016 | HR Democracy [2016] SCSC 597.docx KB IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SEYCHELLES Civil Side: MA 258 /20 16... | |
| Supreme Court | Linyon Demokratik Seselwa v Electoral Commission (MA 257/2016 arising in MC 86/2016) [2016] SCSC 598 (17 August 2016); | 17 Aug 2016 | HR Democracy [2016] SCSC 598.docx IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SEYCHELLES Civil Side: MA 257 /20 16 (... | |
| Supreme Court | Linyon Demokratik Seselwa v Electoral Commission (MA 263/2016 and MA 264/2016, MA 267/2016 and MA 268/2016) [2016] SCSC 614 (23 August 2016); | 23 Aug 2016 | HR Democracy [2016] SCSC 614 SCANNED.pdf 22 August 2016 | |
| Supreme Court | Linyon Demokratik Seselwa v Electoral Commission (MC86/2016) [2016] SCSC 616 (25 August 2016); | 25 Aug 2016 | HR Democracy Participate in government [2016] SCSC 616.docx IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SEYCHELLES... | |
| Supreme Court | Linyon Demokratik Seselwa v Electoral Commission (MC 87/2016) [2016] SCSC 617 (25 August 2016); | 25 Aug 2016 | HR Democracy [2016] SCSC 617.docx IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SEYCHELLES Civil Side: MC 87 /20 16 [... | |
| Court of Appeal | Ramkalawan v Electoral Commission & Ors (SCA CP1/2016 b) [2016] SCCA 27 (09 December 2016); | 09 Dec 2016 | HR Democracy Wavel Ramkalawan v Elec Com. & Ors-(B)Domah JA.docx 09 December 2016 | |
| Court of Appeal | Ramkalawan v Electoral Commission & Ors (SCA CP 01/2016) [2016] SCCA 28 (09 December 2016); | 09 Dec 2016 | HR Democracy Wavel Ramkalawan v Elec Com. & Ors(C)Domah JA.docx 09 December 2016 | |
| High Court Constitutional Division | Independent Electoral Commission v Minister of Local Government and Chieftainship (CC 09/16) [2016] LSHC 8 (05 December 2016); | [2016] LSHC 8 | 05 Dec 2016 | Flynote: HR Democracy High Court Constitutional Division Case number: CC 09/16 Case name: ... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Kaplana H. Rawal v Judicial Service Commission & 2 others [2016] eKLR (Civil Appeal (Application) 1 of 2016); (11 March 2016); | 11 Mar 2016 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/119501 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: G.B.M.... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Philip K. Tunoi & another v Judicial Service Commision & another [2016] eKLR (Civil Application Nai 6 of 2016); (11 March 2016); | 11 Mar 2016 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/119510 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: G.B.M.... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Aga Khan Health Services Kenya v Margaret Njoki Njung’e & 2 others [2016] eKLR (Civil Appeal 259 of 2010); (12 February 2016); | 12 Feb 2016 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/118464 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: KARANJA,... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Judicial Service Commission v Gilbert Njuguna Mwangi & Attorney General [2016] eKLR (Civil Application Nai 223 of 2015); (12 February 2016); | 12 Feb 2016 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/118476 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: AZANGALALA... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Nation Media Group Limited v Cradle- The Children’s Foundation Suing Through Geoffrey Maganya [2016] eKLR (Civil Appeal 149 of 2013); (22 January 2016); | 22 Jan 2016 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/117547 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: VISRAM,... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Philip K. Tunoi & another v Judicial Service Commission & another [2016] eKLR (Civil Appeal 6 of 2016); (27 May 2016); | 27 May 2016 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/122376 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: G.B.M.... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Justice Kalpana H. Rawal v Judicial Service Commission & 3 others [2016] eKLR (Civil Appeal 1 of 2016); (27 May 2016); | 27 May 2016 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/122357 IN THE COURT OF APEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: GBM... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | James Ole Kiyapi Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Medical Services & Attorney General v DOL International Ltd & Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission [2016] eKLR (Civil Appeal 305 & 249 of 2013); (19 May 2016); | 19 May 2016 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/122197 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: VISRAM, G... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Gitobu Imanyara & 2 others v Attorney General [2016] eKLR (Civil Appeal 98 of 2014); (19 May 2016); | 19 May 2016 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/122210 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: VISRAM,... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Simon M. Nyakundi v Attorney General on behalf of Permanent Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs [2016] eKLR (Civil Appeal 305 of 2009); (22 April 2016); | 22 Apr 2016 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/121196 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: KOOME, G.B... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nyeri | John Njue Nyaga v Attorney General & 6 others [2016] eKLR (Civil Appeal 46 of 2015); (06 April 2016); | 06 Apr 2016 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/120718 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NYERI (CORAM: NAMBUYE,... | |
| Environment and Land Court at Nakuru | Moffat Kamau & 9 others v Aelous Kenya Limited & 9 others [2016] eKLR (Constitutional Petition 13 of 2015); (31 March 2016); | 31 Mar 2016 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/125995 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND LAND COURT... | |
| Supreme Court of Kenya | Justice Philip K Tunoi & another v Judicial Service Commission & another [2016] eKLR (Civil Application 12 of 2016); (14 June 2016); | 14 Jun 2016 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/122999 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE SUPREME COURT OF KENYA (... | |
| Supreme Court of Kenya | Kalpana H. Rawal & 2 others v Judicial Service Commission & 3 others [2016] eKLR (Civil Application 11 & 12 of 2016); (14 June 2016); | 14 Jun 2016 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/123000 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE SUPREME COURT (Coram:... | |
| Supreme Court of Kenya | Lady Justice Kalpana H. Rawal & 2 others v Judicial Service Commission & 6 others [2016] eKLR (Civil Application 11 & 12 of 2016 [Consolidated]); (14 June 2016); | 14 Jun 2016 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/123005 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE SUPREME COURT (Coram:... | |
| Supreme Court of Kenya | Kalpana H. Rawal, Philip Tunoi & David A. Onyancha v Judicial Service Commission & Judiciary [2016] eKLR (Civil Application 11 & 12 of 2016 (Consolidated)); (14 June 2016); | 14 Jun 2016 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/126459 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE SUPREME COURT OF KENYA (... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | David Njenga Ngugi v Attorney General [2016] eKLR (Civil Appeal 297 of 2004); (15 July 2016); | 15 Jul 2016 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/124170 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: WAKI, G.B... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Royal Media Services Limited v Telkom Kenya Limited & 13 others [2016] eKLR (Civil Appeal 31 of 2008); (15 July 2016); | 15 Jul 2016 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/124122 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: KOOME,... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Randu Nzai Ruwa & 2 others v Secretary, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 9 others [2016] eKLR (Civil Appeal 9 of 2013); (08 July 2016); | 08 Jul 2016 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/124171 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: MUSINGA,... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Kenya Airports Authority v Mitu-Bell Welfare Society & 2 others [2016] eKLR (Civil Appeal 218 of 2014); (01 July 2016); | 01 Jul 2016 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/123600 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: GITHINJI,... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Peter Ngari Kagume & 6 others v Attorney General [2016] eKLR (Civil Appeal 255 of 2012); (17 June 2016); | 17 Jun 2016 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/123317 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: OKWENGU, G... | |
| Supreme Court | Independent National Electoral Commission v Otti and Others (SC,22/2016)[2016] NGSC 38 (26 February 2016) (SC,22/2016) [1960] NGSC 1 (25 February 2016); | 26 Feb 2016 | HR Participate in government Supreme Court 25 February 2016 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria HOLDEN... | |
| Supreme Court | Ikpeazu v Otti and Others (SC. 18/2016)[2016] NGSC 39 (26 February 2016) (SC. 18/2016) [1960] NGSC 1 (25 February 2016); | 26 Feb 2016 | HR Parental care and protection Supreme Court 25 February 2016 In the Supreme Court of... | |
| Supreme Court | Osuagwu v S (SC.457/2012)[2016] NGSC 1 (1 July 2016) (SC.457/2012) [1960] NGSC 1 (30 June 2016); | 01 Jul 2016 | HR Death penalty Have his cause heard (fair trial) Equality before the law and equal protection of... | |
| Supreme Court | Ehimiyein v S (SC.253/2013)[2016] NGSC 3 (1 July 2016) (SC.253/2013) [1960] NGSC 1 (30 June 2016); | 01 Jul 2016 | HR Death penalty Supreme Court 30 June 2016 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja ... | |
| Supreme Court | AG Kwara State and Another v Adeyemo and Others (SC.650A/2013)[2016] NGSC 4 (1 July 2016) (SC.650A/2013) [1960] NGSC 1 (30 June 2016); | 01 Jul 2016 | HR Cultural life Supreme Court 30 June 2016 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja ... | |
| Supreme Court | Imoh v S (SC.310/2012)[2016] NGSC 7 (1 July 2016) (SC.310/2012) [1960] NGSC 1 (30 June 2016); | 01 Jul 2016 | HR Life Supreme Court 30 June 2016 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja Between... | |
| Supreme Court | Esuwoye v Bosere and Others (SC.890.2014)[2016] NGSC 8 (1 July 2016) (SC.890.2014) [1960] NGSC 1 (30 June 2016); | 01 Jul 2016 | HR Cultural life Supreme Court 30 June 2016 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja ... |