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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| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority v Arua Kubala Park Operators and Market Vendors Cooperative Society Limited (CIVIL APPEAL No. 0005 OF 2016) [2017] UGHCCD 13 (23 February 2017); | [2017] UGHCCD 13 | 23 Feb 2017 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2017-... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Muwanga Kivumbi v Attorney General (CONSTITUTIONAL APPEAL NO. 06 OF 2011) [2017] UGSC 4 (14 February 2017); | [2017] UGSC 4 | 14 Feb 2017 | Flynote: Human Rights Search Summary: This was an appeal from the decision of the Constitutional... |
| Commercial Court of Uganda | Life Pharma Africa Ltd v Matovu & Anor (MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO 328 OF 2016) [2017] UGCOMMC 13 (20 January 2017); | [2017] UGCOMMC 13 | 20 Jan 2017 | Flynote: CL Service of Process Have his cause heard (fair trial) Headnote and Holding: The... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Oola v Attorney General (MISC. CAUSE NO. 26 OF 2017) [2017] UGHCCD 34 (13 April 2017); | [2017] UGHCCD 34 | 13 Apr 2017 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Liberty Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Samuel Wako Wambuzi v Editor in Chief Red pepper & Anor (Civil Suit No. 305 of 2015) [2016] UGHCCD 38 (4 May 2017); | [2016] UGHCCD 38 | 04 May 2017 | Flynote: HR Dignity and honour and reputation Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2017-... |
| HC: Land Division (Uganda) | Unzi v Moyo District Local Government & Anor (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE No. 0097 OF 2016) [2017] UGHCLD 55 (27 April 2017); | [2017] UGHCLD 55 | 27 Apr 2017 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: hc-land-division-2017-... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Babcon Uganda Limited v Mbale Resort Hotel Ltd (CIVIL APPEAL NO. 06 OF 2016) [2017] UGSC 10 (5 May 2017); | [2017] UGSC 10 | 05 May 2017 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Jurisdiction CL Search Summary: The appellant was dissatisfied with the... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Rujumba v The New Vision Printing and Publishing Corporation (CIVIL SUIT NO. 218 OF 2013) [2017] UGHCCD 59 (20 February 2017); | [2017] UGHCCD 59 | 20 Feb 2017 | Flynote: HR Integrity of the person Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2017-59.docx... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Sekyewa v Attorney General (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 354 OF 2013) [2017] UGHCCD 63 (2 March 2017); | [2017] UGHCCD 63 | 02 Mar 2017 | Flynote: HR Receive information Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2017-63.docx THE... |
| HC: Land Division (Uganda) | Omito & 5 Ors v The Attorney General (CIVIL SUIT No. 0073 OF 2004) [2017] UGHCLD 85 (15 June 2017); | [2017] UGHCLD 85 | 15 Jun 2017 | Flynote: HR Food security Search Summary: Download: hc-land-division-2017-85.docx THE REPUBLIC... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | West Nile Rural Electrification Company v Marma Technical Services Limited (MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL APPLICATION No. 0022 OF 2017) [2017] UGHCCD 87 (15 June 2017); | [2017] UGHCCD 87 | 15 Jun 2017 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2017-... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Oola Odiya Vs Attorney General (MISC. CAUSE NO. 26 OF 2017) [2017] UGHCCD 104 (13 April 2017); | [2017] UGHCCD 104 | 13 Apr 2017 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Liberty Download: hc-civil-division-uganda-2017-... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Uganda National Chamber Of Commerce V Attorney General (MC NO. 326 OF 2016) [2017] UGHCCD 105 (20 June 2017); | [2017] UGHCCD 105 | 20 Jun 2017 | Flynote: Conscience HR Download: hc-civil-division-uganda-2017-105.pdf IN THE HIGH COURT OF... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Kyeyune v Uganda (MISCELLENAOUS APPLICATION NO. 4 OF 2017) [2017] UGSC 24 (16 August 2017); | [2017] UGSC 24 | 16 Aug 2017 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Human Rights Liberty Search Summary: This was an application for bail... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Nakitto v The Management Committee of St. Lawrence Citizens High School (MISC. CAUSE NO. 15 OF 2017) [2017] UGHCCD 143 (7 November 2017); | [2017] UGHCCD 143 | 07 Nov 2017 | Flynote: Administrative Law Constitutional Law Human Rights Substantive rights Search Summary: ... |
| Commercial Court of Uganda | Portland International (PTY) Ltd v Sembule Steel Mills Ltd & 2 Ors (CIVIL SUIT NO. 141 OF 2014) [2017] UGCOMMC 118 (3 October 2017); | [2017] UGCOMMC 118 | 03 Oct 2017 | Flynote: CL Jurisdiction Exclusive Jurisdiction Agreement Contract Formation Breach of Contract... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Family care Hospital v Attorney General & 2 Ors (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 155 OF 2017) [2017] UGHCCD 158 (18 September 2017); | [2017] UGHCCD 158 | 18 Sep 2017 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Download: hc-civil-division-uganda-2017-158.doc... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Omonyi v Attorney General & Anor (CIVIL SUIT No. 0027 OF 2002) [2017] UGHCCD 173 (21 December 2017); | [2017] UGHCCD 173 | 21 Dec 2017 | Flynote: HR Security of the person Download: hc-civil-division-uganda-2017-173.docx THE REPUBLIC... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Nakitto v The Management Committee of St. Lawrence Citizens High School (Creamland Campus-Nabbingo) (MISC. CAUSE NO. 15 OF 2017) [2018] UGHCCD 8 (7 November 2017); | [2018] UGHCCD 8 | 07 Nov 2017 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Download: hc-civil-division-uganda-2018-8.docx THE... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Wambi v Attorney General (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 020 OF 2016) [2017] UGHCCD 189 (13 June 2017); | [2017] UGHCCD 189 | 13 Jun 2017 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Download: hc-civil-division-uganda-2017-189.docx... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Kizito v The Red Pepper Publication Limited (CIVIL SUIT 624 OF 2016) [2017] UGHCCD 198 (6 December 2017); | [2017] UGHCCD 198 | 06 Dec 2017 | Flynote: HR Dignity and honour and reputation Download: hc-civil-division-uganda-2017-198.docx... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | David Ngugi Waweru v Attorney General & another [2017] eKLR (Civil Appeal 317 of 2014); (14 July 2017); | 14 Jul 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/138941 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: WAKI,... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission v Maina Kiai & 5 Others [2017] eKLR (Civil Appeal 105 of 2017); (23 June 2017); | 23 Jun 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/137601 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Daniel Okoth v Kenya National Commissionof Human Rights [2017] eKLR (Civil Appeal 79 of 2015); (16 June 2017); | 16 Jun 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/137407 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: GITHINJI,... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Katiba Institute v Judicial Service Commission & 8 others [2017] eKLR (Civil Appeal 343 of 2014); (09 June 2017); | 09 Jun 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/137506 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: MUSINGA,... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Kariuki Kiboi v Attorney General [2017] eKLR (Civil Appeal 90 of 2015); (09 June 2017); | 09 Jun 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/137078 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: GITHINJI,... | |
| Environment and Land Court at Nakuru | African Centre for Rights And Governance (ACRAG) &3 others v Municipal Council of Naivasha [2017] eKLR (Petition 50 of 2012); (31 May 2017); | 31 May 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/136817 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND LAND COURT... | |
| Court of Appeal at Mombasa | Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) v National Super Alliance(NASA) Kenya & 6 others [2017] eKLR (Civil Appeal 224 of 2017); (20 July 2017); | 20 Jul 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/138741 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: GITHINJI,... | |
| Court of Appeal at Kisumu | Timothy Njoya v Attorney General & another [2017] eKLR (Civil Appeal 112 of 2015); (29 September 2017); | 29 Sep 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/141660 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: WAKI,... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Wanyiri Kihoro v Attorney General [2017] eKLR (Civil Application 2 of 2016); (29 September 2017); | 29 Sep 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/141543 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: WAKI,... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Hussein Khalid & 16 others v Attorney General & 2 others [2017] eKLR (Civil Appeal 1 of 2015); (22 September 2017); | 22 Sep 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/141057 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: MAKHANDIA... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | National Super Alliance (NASA) Kenya v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 2 others [2017] eKLR (Civil Appeal 258 of 2017); (22 September 2017); | 22 Sep 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/140937 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: NAMBUYE,... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Attorney General & another v Crispinus Ngayo Musundi [2017] eKLR (Civil Appeal 271 of 2012); (22 September 2017); | 22 Sep 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/140997 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: VISRAM,... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Lucas Omoto Wamari v Attorney General & anopther [2017] eKLR (Civil Appeal 213 of 2014); (22 September 2017); | 22 Sep 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/141010 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: WAKI,... | |
| Supreme Court of Kenya | Raila Amolo Odinga & another v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 2 others (Presidential Petition 1 of 2017); (20 September 2017); | 20 Sep 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/140716 Click to Download Full Judgment REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nyeri | Fredrick Wachira Ndegwa Subst.of (Deceased) Ndegwa Wachira v Attorney General & another [2017] eKLR (Civil Appeal 90 of 2016); (20 September 2017); | 20 Sep 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/141259 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NYERI (CORAM: G.B.M.... | |
| Supreme Court of Kenya | Raila Amolo Odinga & another v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 2 others [2017] eKLR (Presidential Petition 1 of 2017); (28 August 2017); | 28 Aug 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/140420 IN THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE SUPREME COURT OF... | |
| Supreme Court of Kenya | Raila Amolo Odinga & another v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 2 others [2017] eKLR (Presidential Petition 1 of 2017); (27 August 2017); | 27 Aug 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/140394 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE SUPREME COURT OF KENYA AT... | |
| High Court at Kisumu | Republic v Jacob Odero Opiyo [2017] eKLR (Criminal Case 19 of 2015); (25 July 2017); | 25 Jul 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/139267 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT KISUMU... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Alfred Asidaga Mulima & 2 others v Attorney General & 8 others [2017] eKLR (Civil Appeal 179 of 2015); (24 February 2017); | 24 Feb 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/131992 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: GITHINJI... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Attorney General v Kituo Cha Sheria & 7 others [2017] eKLR (Civil Appeal 108 of 2014); (17 February 2017); | 17 Feb 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/131951 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: WAKI,... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nyeri | Royal Media Services Limited & another v Julius Njire Muraya & another [2017] eKLR (Civil Appeal 153 of 2010); (02 February 2017); | 02 Feb 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/131227 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NYERI (SITTING IN NAKURU... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nyeri | Adrec Limited v Nation Media Group Limited [2017] eKLR (Civil Appeal 75 of 2017); (15 December 2017); | 15 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/145501 COURT OF APPEAL OF KENYA AT NYERI SITTING IN NAKURU... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Nation Media Group Limited v George Nthenge [2017] eKLR (Civil Appeal 64 of 2013); (15 December 2017); | 15 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/145586 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: OUKO,... | |
| Supreme Court of Kenya | John Harun Mwau & 2 others v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 2 others [2017] eKLR (Petition 2 & 4 of 2017 (Consolidated)); (11 December 2017); | 11 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/145261 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE SUPREME COURT OF KENYA AT... | |
| Supreme Court of Kenya | Njonjo Mue & another v Chairperson of Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 3 others [2017] eKLR (Presidential Election Petition 4 of 2017); (11 December 2017); | 11 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/149108 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE SUPREME COURT OF KENYA AT... | |
| Supreme Court of Appeal | Mbeta and Others v Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 15 of 2016) [2017] MWSC 1 (09 January 2017); | [2017] MWSC 1 | 09 Jan 2017 | Flynote tags: HR Liberty Have his cause heard (fair trial) JUDICIARY IN THE MALAWI SUPREME COURT... |
| High Court General Division | S v Lilongwe Water Board and Others; Ex Parte: Malawi Law Society (Judicial Review Cause No.16 of 2017) [2017] MWHC 135 (21 April 2017); | [2017] MWHC 135 | 21 Apr 2017 | Headnote and Holding: The applicant sought various reliefs concerning a project to abstract and... |