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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| Court of Appeal | International Standards Securities and Another v Elipet Nigeria Limited (CA/L/532/2008)[2016] NGCA 79 (30 March 2016) (CA/L/532/2008) [2016] NGCA 79 (29 March 2016); | 29 Mar 2016 | CL Fraud Jurisdiction Court of Appeal 29 March 2016 The issue was whether the state high court has... | |
| Court of Appeal | Hon. Minister of Water Resources and Another v B. Marvin International Ltd and Another (CA/A/576A/2014)[2016] NGCA 84 (23 March 2016) (CA/A/576A/2014) [2016] NGCA 84 (22 March 2016); | 22 Mar 2016 | CL Garnishee Order Locus Standi Stay of Execution Judgment Debt Have his cause heard (fair trial)... | |
| Court of Appeal | Attorney General of Lagos State v Hassan (CA/L/745/2013)[2016] NGCA 86 (24 March 2016) (CA/L/745/2013) [2016] NGCA 86 (23 March 2016); | 23 Mar 2016 | HR Liberty Court of Appeal 23 March 2016 In the Court of Appeal Holden at Lagos Between... | |
| Court of Appeal | Attorney General of Lagos State v Keita (CA/L/477/2012)[2016] NGCA 87 (24 March 2016) (CA/L/477/2012) [2016] NGCA 87 (23 March 2016); | 23 Mar 2016 | HR Liberty Court of Appeal 23 March 2016 In the Court of Appeal Holden at Lagos Between... | |
| Court of Appeal | Abia State Government v Hon. Nwoko (CA/A/19/2012)[2016] NGCA 93 (23 March 2016) (CA/A/19/2012) [2016] NGCA 93 (22 March 2016); | 22 Mar 2016 | CL Jurisdiction Behaviour of Legal Practitioner Specific Performance Contract Law – payment of... | |
| Court of Appeal | SCOA Nigeria PLC and Another v Registered Trustees of Methodist Church of Nigeria and Another (A/L/1174/2010)[2016] NGCA 94 (22 March 2016) (A/L/1174/2010) [2016] NGCA 94 (21 March 2016); | 21 Mar 2016 | CL Garnishee Order Stay of Execution Jurisdiction Court of Appeal 21 March 2016 This was an appeal... | |
| Court of Appeal | Suburban Broadband Ltd Nigeria v Intelsat Global Sales & Marketing Ltd (CA/A/135/2013)[2016] NGCA 95 (21 March 2016) (CA/A/135/2013) [2016] NGCA 95 (20 March 2016); | 20 Mar 2016 | CL Winding Up of A Company Incorporation Separate Legal Personality Jurisdiction Court of Appeal... | |
| Court of Appeal | Allcomp Computers Ltd v Union Bank of Nigeria PLC (CA/L/08/2012)[2016] NGCA 97 (12 July 2016) (CA/L/08/2012) [2016] NGCA 97 (11 July 2016); | 11 Jul 2016 | CL Share Trading Facility Have his cause heard (fair trial) Summary Judgment Sham Defence Court of... | |
| Court of Appeal | Chairman, OYO State Local Government Traditional Council and Others v Chief Adegboye III and Others (CA/I/M.357/2009)[2016] NGCA 100 (10 June 2016) (CA/I/M.357/2009) [2016] NGCA 100 (09 June 2016); | 09 Jun 2016 | CL Jurisdiction Notice of Appeal Material Defect Court of Appeal 09 June 2016 The court considered... | |
| Court of Appeal | Chevron Nigeria Limited v Nwuche and Others (CA/PH/420/2005)[2016] NGCA 101 (15 December 2016) (CA/PH/420/2005) [2016] NGCA 101 (14 December 2016); | 14 Dec 2016 | CL Jurisdiction Mining Law EL Supervisory Jurisdiction Minerals, oil and gas Court of Appeal 14... | |
| Court of Appeal | Hydro-tech Nigeria Ltd and Another v Leadway Assurance Co. Ltd and Others (CA/E/256/2008)[2016] NGCA 116 (22 January 2016) (CA/E/256/2008) [2016] NGCA 116 (21 January 2016); | 21 Jan 2016 | CL Jurisdiction Equitable Mortgage Indemnity Court of Appeal 21 January 2016 The appellants... | |
| Court of Appeal | CHIEF ISAAC EGBUCHU V. CONTINENTAL MERCHANT BANK PLC. &ORS (SC.192/2003)[2016] NGCA 148 (26 February 2016) (SC.192/2003) [2016] NGCA 148 (25 February 2016); | 26 Feb 2016 | CL Non-Suit Have his cause heard (fair trial) Nullity Court of Appeal 25 February 2016 IN THE... | |
| Supreme Court | Trethewey and Another v Government of the Republic of Namibia (SA 13/2006) [2016] NASC 10 (29 November 2016); | [2016] NASC 10 | 29 Nov 2016 | HR Movement and residence NOT REPORTABLE CASE NO: SA 13/2006 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NAMIBIA In... |
| Supreme Court | Munuma and Others v S (SA 37/2015) [2016] NASC 19 (22 August 2016); | [2016] NASC 19 | 22 Aug 2016 | HR Liberty Express and disseminate opinion Asylum and refuge REPORTABLE CASE NO: SA 37/2015 IN THE... |
| Supreme Court | Nghimwena v Government of the Republic of Namibia (SA 27/2011) [2016] NASC 20 (22 August 2016); | [2016] NASC 20 | 22 Aug 2016 | HR Liberty REPORTABLE CASE NO: SA 27/2011 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NAMIBIA In the matter between... |
| 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... |
| Court of Appeal of Tanzania | Kashekya v Attorney General (Civil Appeal No. 116 of 2015) [2016] TZCA 116; (08 April 2016) | [2016] TZCA 116 | 08 Apr 2016 | High Court Dodoma Registry Have his cause heard (fair trial) HR IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF TANZANIA... |
| Court of Appeal of Tanzania | Lesilwa v Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 411 of 2015) [2016] TZCA 54; (13 April 2016) | [2016] TZCA 54 | 13 Apr 2016 | High Court Dodoma Registry Have his cause heard (fair trial) Sexual violence and exploitation HR... |
| Court of Appeal of Tanzania | Ramadhan v Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 409 of 2015) [2016] TZCA 53; (13 April 2016) | [2016] TZCA 53 | 13 Apr 2016 | High Court Dodoma Registry Have his cause heard (fair trial) Sexual violence and exploitation... |
| Court of Appeal of Tanzania | Mohamed v Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 412 of 2015) [2016] TZCA 52; (14 April 2016) | [2016] TZCA 52 | 14 Apr 2016 | High Court Dodoma Registry Have his cause heard (fair trial) Sexual violence and exploitation... |
| Court of Appeal of Tanzania | Hassan v Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 410 of 2015) [2016] TZCA 51; (18 April 2016) | [2016] TZCA 51 | 18 Apr 2016 | High Court Dodoma Registry Have his cause heard (fair trial) Violence HR IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF... |
| Court of Appeal of Tanzania | Michael v Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 268 of 2015) [2016] TZCA 65; (23 April 2016) | [2016] TZCA 65 | 23 Apr 2016 | High Court Dodoma Registry Have his cause heard (fair trial) Violence HR IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF... |
| Court of Appeal of Tanzania | Kavai v Republic (Criminal Appeal Case No. 159 of 2016) [2016] TZCA 159; (27 July 2016) | [2016] TZCA 159 | 27 Jul 2016 | High Court Mtwara Registry Death penalty Have his cause heard (fair trial) Violence HR IN THE... |
| Court of Appeal of Tanzania | Bahati S/O Mtega and Another v Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 481 of 2015) [2016] TZCA 50; (02 August 2016) | [2016] TZCA 50 | 02 Aug 2016 | High Court Iringa Registry Have his cause heard (fair trial) Sexual violence and exploitation HR... |
| Court of Appeal of Tanzania | Bahati S/O Mdobofu v Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 8 of 2013) [2016] TZCA 8; (03 August 2016) | [2016] TZCA 8 | 03 Aug 2016 | High Court Iringa Registry Have his cause heard (fair trial) Sexual violence and exploitation HR... |
| Court of Appeal of Tanzania | Ajili v Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 316 of 2015) [2016] TZCA 55; (04 August 2016) | [2016] TZCA 55 | 04 Aug 2016 |
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| Court of Appeal of Tanzania | Onyango v Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 75 of 2016) [2016] TZCA 75; (13 October 2016) | [2016] TZCA 75 | 13 Oct 2016 | High Court Arusha Registry Have his cause heard (fair trial) Sexual violence and exploitation... |
| Court of Appeal of Tanzania | Mwita and Another v Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 63 of 2015) [2016] TZCA 63; (17 October 2016) | [2016] TZCA 63 | 17 Oct 2016 | High Court Mwanza Registry Death penalty Have his cause heard (fair trial) Violence HR IN THE... |
| Court of Appeal of Tanzania | Nangole v Kiruswa (Ruling of the Court) (Civil Appeal No. 129 of 2016) [2016] TZCA 129; (20 October 2016) | [2016] TZCA 129 | 20 Oct 2016 | High Court Arusha Registry Democracy Have his cause heard (fair trial) Participate in government... |
| Court of Appeal of Tanzania | Meko v Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 136 of 2015) [2016] TZCA 136; (21 October 2016) | [2016] TZCA 136 | 21 Oct 2016 | High Court Mwanza Registry Death penalty Have his cause heard (fair trial) Violence HR IN THE... |
| Court of Appeal of Tanzania | M/S Darsh Industries Limited v M/S Mount Meru Milleers Limited (Civil Appeal No. 144 of 2015) [2016] TZCA 144; (23 October 2016) | [2016] TZCA 144 | 23 Oct 2016 | High Court Arusha Registry Have his cause heard (fair trial) CL The matter involved an appeal... |