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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| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Nilefos Minerals Limited v Attorney General & Anor (MISC. CAUSE No. 0184 OF 2014) [2016] UGHCCD 10 (29 February 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 10 | 29 Feb 2016 | Flynote: HR Disposal of wealth and natural resources Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Sekikubo & Ors v Attorney General (MISC. CAUSE NO. 092 OF 2015) [2016] UGHCCD 26 (4 April 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 26 | 04 Apr 2016 | Flynote: Equality before the law and equal protection of the law Have his cause heard (fair trial... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Nasaka v Attorney General & Anor (MISC. CAUSE NO. 0179 OF 2015) [2016] UGHCCD 40 (27 June 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 40 | 27 Jun 2016 | Flynote: Movement and residence HR Search Summary: This was an appeal for orders that the order... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Busuulwa v National Social Security Fund & 2 Ors (HCT-00-CV-MA-0116-2016) [2016] UGHCCD 41 (31 May 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 41 | 31 May 2016 | Flynote: Equality before the law and equal protection of the law HR Search Summary: This was an... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Akankwasa v Attorney General (HCT-00-CV-CS-0202-2013) [2016] UGHCCD 42 (15 June 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 42 | 15 Jun 2016 | Flynote: Constitutional Law Liberty HR Headnote and Holding: The plaintiff, a public officer in... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Mugumya v Attorney General (MISC. CAUSE NO. 0116 OF 2015) [2016] UGHCCD 43 (14 March 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 43 | 14 Mar 2016 | Flynote: Liberty HR Search Summary: This was an application by Notice of Motion for Judicial... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Mugume & 5 Ors Vs Attorney General & Anor (CONSTITUTIONAL APPLICATION NO. 5 OF 2015) [2016] UGCC 8 (26 April 2016); | [2016] UGCC 8 | 26 Apr 2016 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Download: constitutional-court-2016-8.docx... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Akampumuza Vs Makerere University Business School & 2 Ors (CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 275 OF 2015) [2016] UGCC 9 (26 April 2016); | [2016] UGCC 9 | 26 Apr 2016 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Download: constitutional-court-2016-9.docx... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Ssentongo v Uganda Medical & Dental Practitioners Council & Anor (MISC. CAUSE NO. 128 OF 2016) [2016] UGHCCD 58 (14 October 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 58 | 14 Oct 2016 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2016-... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Koboko District Local Government v Okujjo (MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL APPLICATION No. 0001 OF 2016) [2016] UGHCCD 61 (26 September 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 61 | 26 Sep 2016 | Flynote: Have his cause heard (fair trial) HR Search Summary: This was an application for... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | River Oli Division Local Government v Sakaram (CIVIL APPEAL No. 0018 OF 2013) [2016] UGHCCD 62 (8 September 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 62 | 08 Sep 2016 | Flynote: Housing HR Search Summary: This was an appeal from the decision of a Session Chief... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Ariho v The Governing Council of Uganda College of Commerce, Pakwach (MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL CAUSE No. 0009 OF 2016) [2016] UGHCCD 92 (3 November 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 92 | 03 Nov 2016 | Flynote: Have his cause heard (fair trial) HR Search Summary: This an application was made... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Kapchorwa District Local Government v Muzungu (HCT-04-CV-CR-0016-2015) [2016] UGHCCD 99 (27 October 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 99 | 27 Oct 2016 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2016-... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Muhumuza v Law Development Centre (MISC. CAUSE NO. 028 OF 2016) [2016] UGHCCD 108 (5 December 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 108 | 05 Dec 2016 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2016-... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Balondemu v The Law Development Centre (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 61 OF 2016) [2016] UGHCCD 109 (5 December 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 109 | 05 Dec 2016 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2016-... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Amuron v Law Development Centre (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE No. 042 OF 2016) [2016] UGHCCD 110 (5 December 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 110 | 05 Dec 2016 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2016-... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Eberuku v Moyo District Local Government (MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION No. 0005 OF 2016) [2016] UGHCCD 120 (8 December 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 120 | 08 Dec 2016 | Flynote: HR Equality before the law and equal protection of the law Have his cause heard (fair... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | The Board of Governors Nabbi Town S.S.S v Jaker Food Stores Limited (MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL APPLICATION No. 0062 OF 2016) [2016] UGHCCD 122 (8 December 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 122 | 08 Dec 2016 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2016-... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Mugisha v Attorney General & 2 Ors (MISC. CAUSE NO. 37 OF 2015) [2016] UGHCCD 127 (24 December 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 127 | 24 Dec 2016 | Flynote: HR Equality before the law and equal protection of the law Search Summary: Download: ... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Dott Services Ltd & Anor v Attorney General (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 137 OF 2016) [2016] UGHCCD 130 (21 December 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 130 | 21 Dec 2016 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Equality before the law and equal protection of the... |