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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| Supreme Court | Abdul Majeed Nasiru V. Commissioner Of Police (SC 428/1974) (1 February 1980) | 31 Jan 1980 | Supreme Court 31 January 1980 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 1st day of February... | |
| Supreme Court | Chief Festus Sunmola Yesufu V African Continental Bank Ltd (SC 48/1979)[1980] NGSC 39 (25 January 1980) | 25 Jan 1980 | Supreme Court 24 January 1980 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, 25th day of January 1980... | |
| Supreme Court | Chief YPO Shodehinde & Ors V Reg' Trustees of Ahmadiyya Movt' In Islam (SC 11/1977)[1980] NGSC 40 (15 February 1980) | 15 Feb 1980 | Supreme Court 14 February 1980 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, 15th day of February... | |
| Supreme Court | Egbe Nkanu V The State (SC 40/1978)[1980] NGSC 41 (14 March 1980) | 14 Mar 1980 | Supreme Court 13 March 1980 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, 14th day of March 1980 SC... | |
| Supreme Court | Kigo V Holman Brothers (SC. 27/1980)[1980] NGSC 42 (24 June 1980) | 24 Jun 1980 | Supreme Court 23 June 1980 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Tuesday, the 24th day of June, 1980... | |
| Supreme Court | Valentine Adie v The State (SC 24/1978)[1980] NGSC 43 (8 February 1980) | 08 Feb 1980 | Supreme Court 07 February 1980 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, 8th day of February 1980... | |
| Supreme Court | Ukpe Ibodo V Iguasi Enarofia (S.C. 15/1980)[1980] NGSC 44 (20 June 1980) | 20 Jun 1980 | Supreme Court 19 June 1980 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 20th day of June, 1980 S... | |
| Supreme Court | Abdul MajeedNasiru V. Commissioner of Police (SC 428/1974) [1980] 39 (01 February 1980); | 01 Feb 1980 | Supreme Court 01 February 1980 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 1 st day of... | |
| High Court of Tanzania | SYLIVERY PASCHAL v REPUBLIC () [1980] TZHC 1; (20 February 1980); 1983 TLR 130 (TZHC) | [1980] TZHC 1 | 20 Feb 1980 | Criminal Practice and Procedure-Being in unlawful possession of Part I Poison c/s 25(2), D Cap.... |
| High Court of Tanzania | RAMADHANI MASHA v REPUBLIC () [1980] TZHC 2; (03 June 1980); 1985 TLR 172 (TZHC) | [1980] TZHC 2 | 03 Jun 1980 | Criminal Practice and Procedure - Sentencing- Accused sentenced without first being convicted-... |
| High Court of Tanzania | HASUMATI CHHAGANLAL v BASHIRHUSSEIN GULAMALI & ANOTHER () [1980] TZHC 3; (07 August 1980); 1983 TLR 320 (TZHC) | [1980] TZHC 3 | 07 Aug 1980 | Family- Marriage between Indian citizen and Zanzibari- Applicable law- 'Lex domicili' of F ... |
| High Court of Tanzania | JOSEPH WARIOBA BUTIKU v PERUCY MUGANDA BUTIKU () [1980] TZHC 4; (01 December 1980); 1987 TLR 1 (TZHC) | [1980] TZHC 4 | 01 Dec 1980 | Family Law- Divorce- Both parties are agreed that the marriage has irreparably broken B down-... |
| Supreme Court | SOFEKUN V. AKINYEMI & 3 ORS (SC. 22/1979)[1980] NGSC 37 (Supreme Court) (SC. 22/1979) [1960] NGSC 1 (01 May 1980); | 02 May 1980 | HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Supreme Court 01 May 1980 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA... | |
| Court of Appeal | R v lehloenya and Others (C. of A. (CRI) No. 11 of 1979) [1980] LSCA 6 (10 January 1980); | [1980] LSCA 6 | 10 Jan 1980 | Court of Appeal Case number: C. of A. (CRI) No. 11 of 1979 Case name: R v lehloenya and Others... |
| Court of Appeal | Lehphane and others v King (C. of A. (CRI) No. 8-10 of 1979) [1980] LSCA 7 (10 January 1980); | [1980] LSCA 7 | 10 Jan 1980 | Court of Appeal Case number: C. of A. (CRI) No. 8-10 of 1979 Case name: Lehphane and others v... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Makomela and Another (C. of A. (CRI) No. 15-16 of 1980) [1980] LSCA 3 (09 January 1980); | [1980] LSCA 3 | 09 Jan 1980 | Court of Appeal Case number: C. of A. (CRI) No. 15-16 of 1980 Case name: R v Makomela and... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Khiba (C. of A. (CRI) No. 2 of 1979) [1980] LSCA 5 (10 January 1980); | [1980] LSCA 5 | 10 Jan 1980 | Court of Appeal Case number: CRI) No. 2 of 1979 Case name: R v Khiba (C. of A. Judgment Date: ... |
| Court of Appeal | Fani v Rex (CRI/A/8/80) (CRI/A/8/80) [1980] LSCA 24 (10 April 1980); | [1980] LSCA 24 | 10 Apr 1980 | Court of Appeal Case number: CRI/A/8/80 Case name: Fani v Rex (CRI/A/8/80) Judgment Date: 10... |
| Court of Appeal | Binns v Binns (C. of A. (CIV) No. 4 of 1979) [1980] LSCA 4 (10 January 1980); | [1980] LSCA 4 | 10 Jan 1980 | Court of Appeal Case number: C. of A. (CIV) No. 4 of 1979 Case name: Binns v Binns Judgment Date... |
| High Court | R v Mohlalisi and Others (CRI/T/17/80) [1980] LSHC 78 (19 December 1980); | [1980] LSHC 78 | 19 Dec 1980 | High Court Case number: CRI/T/17/80 Case name: R v Mohlalisi and Others Judgment Date: 19... |
| High Court | R v Moahloli (CRI/T/8/80) [1980] LSHC 39 (20 June 1980); | [1980] LSHC 39 | 20 Jun 1980 | High Court Case number: CRI/T/8/80 Case name: R v Moahloli Judgment Date: 20 June 1980 Judge: ... |
| High Court | Phafa v Machine (CIV/A/24/79) [1980] LSHC 26 (15 April 1980); | [1980] LSHC 26 | 15 Apr 1980 | High Court Case number: CIV/A/24/79 Case name: Phafa v Machine Judgment Date: 15 April 1980... |
| High Court | R v Motoai (CR/S/4/80) [1980] LSHC 44 (10 July 1980); | [1980] LSHC 44 | 10 Jul 1980 | High Court Case number: CR/S/4/80 Case name: R v Motoai Judgment Date: 10 July 1980 Judge: ... |
| High Court | Mosimane v Commisioner of Police and Another (CIV/APN/35/80) [1980] LSHC 38 (09 June 1980); | [1980] LSHC 38 | 09 Jun 1980 | High Court Case number: CIV/APN/35/80 Case name: Mosimane v Commisioner of Police and Another... |
| High Court | Seeta v Kaletsi (CIV/APN/184/79) [1980] LSHC 27 (16 April 1980); | [1980] LSHC 27 | 16 Apr 1980 | High Court Case number: CIV/APN/184/79 Case name: Seeta v Kaletsi Judgment Date: 16 April 1980... |
| High Court | Mokhethi v Makhetka and Another (CIV/T/170/77) [1980] LSHC 37 (09 June 1980); | [1980] LSHC 37 | 09 Jun 1980 | High Court Case number: CIV/T/170/77 Case name: Mokhethi v Makhetka and Another Judgment Date: ... |
| High Court | R v Mokheche (CRI/A/6/80) [1980] LSHC 36 (19 May 1980); | [1980] LSHC 36 | 19 May 1980 | High Court Case number: CRI/A/6/80 Case name: R v Mokheche Judgment Date: 19 May 1980 Judge: ... |
| High Court | Lesotho Milling Co. v Tlelai (CIV/T/83/80) [1980] LSHC 22 (31 March 1980); | [1980] LSHC 22 | 31 Mar 1980 | High Court Case number: CIV/T/83/80 Case name: Lesotho Milling Co. v Tlelai Judgment Date: 31... |
| High Court | Pre-Compressed Concrete Development Company (Proprietary) Limited v Makhoza (CIV/APN/136/79) [1980] LSHC 21 (28 March 1980); | [1980] LSHC 21 | 28 Mar 1980 | High Court Case number: CIV/APN/136/79 Case name: Pre-Compressed Concrete Development Company (... |
| High Court | R v Moleleki (CRI/T/10/80) [1980] LSHC 61 (14 November 1980); | [1980] LSHC 61 | 14 Nov 1980 | High Court Case number: CRI/T/10/80 Case name: R v Moleleki Judgment Date: 14 November 1980... |
| High Court | Koae v Lesotho National Insurance Company (Pty) Ltd (CIV/T/122/79) [1980] LSHC 32 (12 May 1980); | [1980] LSHC 32 | 12 May 1980 | High Court Case number: CIV/T/122/79 Case name: Koae v Lesotho National Insurance Company (Pty)... |
| High Court | R v Tjamangile (CRI/A/75/79) [1980] LSHC 15 (18 February 1980); | [1980] LSHC 15 | 18 Feb 1980 | High Court Case number: CRI/A/75/79 Case name: R v Tjamangile Judgment Date: 18 February 1980... |
| High Court | R v Makhakhe (CRI/A/25/80) [1980] LSHC 49 (05 August 1980); | [1980] LSHC 49 | 05 Aug 1980 | High Court Case number: CRI/A/25/80 Case name: R v Makhakhe Judgment Date: 05 August 1980 Judge... |
| High Court | R v Motsoene (CRI/A/56/79) [1980] LSHC 8 (11 January 1980); | [1980] LSHC 8 | 11 Jan 1980 | High Court Case number: CRI/A/56/79 Case name: R v Motsoene Judgment Date: 11 January 1980... |
| High Court | Lesotho Evangelical Church v Nyabela (CIV/APN/150/80) [1980] LSHC 64 (18 November 1980); | [1980] LSHC 64 | 18 Nov 1980 | High Court Case number: CIV/APN/150/80 Case name: Lesotho Evangelical Church v Nyabela Judgment... |
| High Court | R v Kholoanyane and Another (CRI/T/41/79) [1980] LSHC 72 (05 December 1980); | [1980] LSHC 72 | 05 Dec 1980 | High Court Case number: CRI/T/41/79 Case name: R v Kholoanyane and Another Judgment Date: 05... |
| High Court | R v Nthungoa and Another (CRI/A/78-79/79) [1980] LSHC 11 (06 February 1980); | [1980] LSHC 11 | 06 Feb 1980 | High Court Case number: CRI/A/78-79/79 Case name: R v Nthungoa and Another Judgment Date: 06... |
| High Court | Mosehle v Mosehle (CIV/T/146/78) [1980] LSHC 68 (28 November 1980); | [1980] LSHC 68 | 28 Nov 1980 | High Court Case number: CIV/T/146/78 Case name: Mosehle v Mosehle Judgment Date: 28 November... |
| High Court | R v Motake (CRI/A/81/79) [1980] LSHC 13 (18 February 1980); | [1980] LSHC 13 | 18 Feb 1980 | High Court Case number: CRI/A/81/79 Case name: R v Motake Judgment Date: 18 February 1980 Judge... |
| High Court | R v Bofifi (CRI/A/53/79) [1980] LSHC 1 (03 January 1980); | [1980] LSHC 1 | 03 Jan 1980 | High Court Case number: CRI/A/53/79 Case name: R v Bofifi Judgment Date: 03 January 1980 Judge... |
| High Court | R v Forrester (CRI/A/68/79) [1980] LSHC 17 (13 March 1980); | [1980] LSHC 17 | 13 Mar 1980 | High Court Case number: CRI/A/68/79 Case name: R v Forrester Judgment Date: 13 March 1980 Judge... |
| High Court | R v Mamkoe and Another (CRI/A/59/78) [1980] LSHC 10 (04 February 1980); | [1980] LSHC 10 | 04 Feb 1980 | High Court Case number: CRI/A/59/78 Case name: R v Mamkoe and Another Judgment Date: 04... |
| High Court | Ramapepe v Masupha (CIV/A/1/80) [1980] LSHC 75 (17 December 1980); | [1980] LSHC 75 | 17 Dec 1980 | High Court Case number: CIV/A/1/80 Case name: Ramapepe v Masupha Judgment Date: 17 December... |
| High Court | Leche v Molaoa (CIV/A/3/78) [1980] LSHC 76 (18 December 1980); | [1980] LSHC 76 | 18 Dec 1980 | High Court Case number: CIV/A/3/78 Case name: Leche v Molaoa Judgment Date: 18 December 1980... |
| High Court | R v Mohloki (CRI/A/I0/80) [1980] LSHC 20 (28 March 1980); | [1980] LSHC 20 | 28 Mar 1980 | High Court Case number: CRI/A/I0/80 Case name: R v Mohloki Judgment Date: 28 March 1980 Judge... |
| High Court | Mthembu v Igbala (CIV/T/295/79) [1980] LSHC 66 (21 November 1980); | [1980] LSHC 66 | 21 Nov 1980 | High Court Case number: CIV/T/295/79 Case name: Mthembu v Igbala Judgment Date: 21 November... |
| High Court | R v Sello (CRI/T/22/79) [1980] LSHC 18 (18 March 1980); | [1980] LSHC 18 | 18 Mar 1980 | High Court Case number: CRI/T/22/79 Case name: R v Sello Judgment Date: 18 March 1980 Judge: ... |
| High Court | R v Serobanyane (CRI/A/55/80) [1980] LSHC 81 (31 December 1980); | [1980] LSHC 81 | 31 Dec 1980 | High Court Case number: CRI/A/55/80 Case name: R v Serobanyane Judgment Date: 31 December 1980... |
| High Court | Tsepa and Another (CRI/A/18/80) [1980] LSHC 34 (14 May 1980); | [1980] LSHC 34 | 14 May 1980 | High Court Case number: CRI/A/18/80 Case name: Tsepa and Another Judgment Date: 14 May 1980... |
| High Court | Bazaar v Lesotho Lounge Suite Manifactures (Pty) LTD (CIV/APN/247/79) [1980] LSHC 28 (21 April 1980); | [1980] LSHC 28 | 21 Apr 1980 | High Court Case number: CIV/APN/247/79 Case name: Bazaar v Lesotho Lounge Suite Manifactures (... |