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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| East African Court of Justice | A.G. of Kenya v Nyong'o & Ors. (Application No. 2 of 2009) [2009] EACJ 3; (16 October 2009) | 16 Oct 2009 | ||
| Southern African Development Community Tribunal | Mondlane v Secretariat of Southern African Development Company (SADCT: 07/2009) [2009] SADCT 10; (21 October 2009) | 21 Oct 2009 | ||
| Southern African Development Community Tribunal | United People's Party of Zimbabwe v Southern African Development Community & Ors. (SADCT: 12/2008) [2009] SADCT 10; (14 August 2009) | 14 Aug 2009 | ||
| Southern African Development Community Tribunal | Tembani v Republic of Zimbabwe (07/2008) [2009] SADCT 10; (14 August 2009) | 14 Aug 2009 | ||
| Southern African Development Community Tribunal | Campbell & Anor. v Republic of Zimbabwe (03/2009) [2009] SADCT 10; (5 June 2009) | 05 Jun 2009 | ||
| Southern African Development Community Tribunal | Tembani v Republic of Zimbabwe (SADCT: 7/2008) [2009] SADCT 10; (4 June 2009) | 04 Jun 2009 | ||
| African Court | Yogogombaye v Senegal (File No. 001/2008) [2018] AfCHPR 4; (15 December 2009) | 15 Dec 2009 | 15 December 2009 File No. 001/2008 AFRICAN COURT ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS MICHELOT YOGOGOMBAYE... | |
| East African Court of Justice | A.G. Of Republic Of Kenya v Anyang-Nyong'o & Ors. (Application No. 04 of 2009) [2009] EACJ 67; (16 October 2009) | 16 Oct 2009 | ||
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Attorney General v Susan Kigula & 417 Ors ((CONSTITUTIONAL APPEAL NO. 03 OF 2006)) [2009] UGSC 6 (21 January 2009); | [2009] UGSC 6 | 21 Jan 2009 | Download: supreme-court-2009-6.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME COURT OF UGANDA AT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Florah Ramarungu v DFCU Leasing Co. Ltd ((Civil Application No.11/2009)) [2009] UGSC 10 (8 July 2009); | [2009] UGSC 10 | 08 Jul 2009 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2009-10.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPEME COURT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | George Tuhirirwe v Carolina Rwamuhanda ((CIVIL APPEAL NO. 15 OF 2007)) [2009] UGSC 5 (20 January 2009); | [2009] UGSC 5 | 20 Jan 2009 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2009-5.rtf 2 THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME COURT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Horizon Coaches Ltd v Edward Rurangaranga & Anor ((Civil Application No. 18/2009)) [2009] UGSC 7 (10 September 2009); | [2009] UGSC 7 | 10 Sep 2009 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2009-7.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME COURT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Hwan Sung Industries Ltd vs Tajdin Hussein & 2 Ors (CIVIL APPEAL NO. 08/08) [2009] UGSC 17 (6 October 2009); | [2009] UGSC 17 | 06 Oct 2009 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2009-17.docx THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Iterura v Muguta (CIVIL APPEAL No. 5 OF 2006) [2009] UGSC 14 (7 January 2009); | [2009] UGSC 14 | 07 Jan 2009 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2009-14.docx THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Katumba v Kenya Airways Ltd (CIVIL APPEAL NO. 09 OF 2008) [2009] UGSC 16 (13 October 2009); | [2009] UGSC 16 | 13 Oct 2009 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2009-16.docx THE... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | The Administrator General Through the Lawful Attorney Kyomuhendo Jolly Christine v NSSF & Ors ((Civil Application No.2 of 2009)) [2009] UGSC 11 (20 March 2009); | [2009] UGSC 11 | 20 Mar 2009 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2009-11.rtf Republic of Uganda In the supreme court of... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Cranmer SSajjabi Imaka & anoer v Kawune Wakhooli & 2 oers ((Const.petieion No.11 Of 2008)) [2009] UGCC 5 (17 September 2009); | [2009] UGCC 5 | 17 Sep 2009 | Download: constitutional-court-2009-5.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE CONSTITUTION COURT OF... |
| Constitutional Court of Uganda | Uganda Projects Implementation & Management Centre v Uganda Revenue Authority ((Constitutional Petition No.18/07(Reference)) [2009] UGCC 2 (9 February 2009); | [2009] UGCC 2 | 09 Feb 2009 | Download: constitutional-court-2009-2.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF... |
| Constitutional Court of Uganda | Dr. Kizza Besigye & 10 Ors V The Attorney General ((Constitutional Petition No. 07 of 2007)) [2009] UGCC 3 (1 September 2009); | [2009] UGCC 3 | 01 Sep 2009 | Download: constitutional-court-2009-3.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | The Commissioner General Uganda Revenue Authority v Meera Investments Ltd ((CIVIL APPEAL NO.22 OF 2007)) [2009] UGSC 3 (20 January 2009); | [2009] UGSC 3 | 20 Jan 2009 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2009-3.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Kavuma Freddies Schoof V Uganda ((Criminal Application No.101 of 2009)) [2009] UGCA 39 (11 September 2009); | [2009] UGCA 39 | 11 Sep 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-39.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Kyomuhendo David & Anor v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No. 3 of 2003)) [2009] UGCA 26 (28 July 2009); | [2009] UGCA 26 | 28 Jul 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-26.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Tigo Stephen v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No. 170 of 2003)) [2009] UGCA 6 (22 March 2009); | [2009] UGCA 6 | 23 Mar 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-6.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Mohammad B.Kasasa V Jasphar Buyonga Sirasi Bwogi ((Civil Appeal No.42 of 2008.)) [2009] UGCA 44 (19 October 2009); | [2009] UGCA 44 | 19 Oct 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-44.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Kamukama Moses V Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No. 52 of 2002)) [2009] UGCA 38 (27 August 2009); | [2009] UGCA 38 | 27 Aug 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-38.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Katunda Johnson v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No. 30 of 2002)) [2009] UGCA 27 (6 August 2009); | [2009] UGCA 27 | 06 Aug 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-27.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Koli Jenty v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No.42 of 2004)) [2009] UGCA 37 (27 August 2009); | [2009] UGCA 37 | 27 Aug 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-37.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Bank of Uganda v Caring for Orphans, Widows & Elderly Ltd ((Civil Appeal No.35 of 2007)) [2009] UGCA 36 (26 August 2009); | [2009] UGCA 36 | 26 Aug 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-36.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Yoda Atiku v Banura David ((Criminal Appeal No.46 of 2005)) [2009] UGCA 32 (18 August 2009); | [2009] UGCA 32 | 18 Aug 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-32.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Engineer Ephraim Turinawe & Anor V Molly Kyalikunda Turinawe & 4 Ors ((Civil Appeal No.18 of 2009)) [2009] UGCA 49 (19 November 2009); | [2009] UGCA 49 | 20 Nov 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-49.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Aida Najjemba v Ester Mpagi ((CIVIL APPEAL NO.74/05)) [2009] UGCA 1 (21 January 2009); | [2009] UGCA 1 | 22 Jan 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-1.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Etudebo James & 3 Ors v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No. 93 of 2002)) [2009] UGCA 3 (19 March 2009); | [2009] UGCA 3 | 20 Mar 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-3.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Lt Serwanga Juuko & Anor v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No. 97 of 2004)) [2009] UGCA 18 (20 April 2009); | [2009] UGCA 18 | 20 Apr 2009 | Download: court-appeal-2009-18.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF UGANDA AT... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Rwabuhemba Tim Musinguzi v Harriet Kamakume ((Civil Application No.142 of 2009)) [2009] UGCA 34 (25 August 2009); | [2009] UGCA 34 | 25 Aug 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-34.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Siras Kiiza alias Tumuramye & Anor v Uganda ((Civil Appeal No. 130 of 2003)) [2009] UGCA 28 (6 August 2009); | [2009] UGCA 28 | 06 Aug 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-28.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Nkula Moses v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No.62 of 2008) ((Criminal Appeal No.62 of 2008)) [2009] UGCA 31 (17 August 2009); | [2009] UGCA 31 | 17 Aug 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-31.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Uganda V Tigawalana Bakali Ikoba & Ors & Gaddaffi Yakubu Walusimbi & Anor V Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No.21 of 2005)) [2009] UGCA 51 (16 December 2009); | [2009] UGCA 51 | 17 Dec 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-51.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Muhwezi Jackson V Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No. 149/08)) [2009] UGCA 54 (14 December 2009); | [2009] UGCA 54 | 15 Dec 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-54.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Ssenoga Sempala Jafari V Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No. 34 of 2005)) [2009] UGCA 52 (14 December 2009); | [2009] UGCA 52 | 15 Dec 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-52.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | R/O 133 Major General James Kazini v Attorney General ((Constitutional Petition No. 08 of 2008)) [2009] UGCA 55 (12 October 2009); | [2009] UGCA 55 | 12 Oct 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-55.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Musiitwa Lubega v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No. 73 of 2003)) [2009] UGCA 5 (22 March 2009); | [2009] UGCA 5 | 23 Mar 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-5.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Kakubi Paul & Anor v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No. 126 of 2008)) [2009] UGCA 56 (28 December 2009); | [2009] UGCA 56 | 29 Dec 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-56.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Frank Iga v Uganda ((Miscellaneous Application No.099 of 2009)) [2009] UGCA 33 (20 August 2009); | [2009] UGCA 33 | 20 Aug 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-33.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Kasaija David v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No.214 of 2002)) [2009] UGCA 29 (12 August 2009); | [2009] UGCA 29 | 12 Aug 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-29.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Inspectorate of Government & Anor V Blessed Constructors Ltd ((Civil Appeal No. 21 of 2009)) [2009] UGCA 46 (16 November 2009); | [2009] UGCA 46 | 17 Nov 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-46.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | His Worship Aggrey Bwire v Attorney General & Anor ((Civil Appeal No. O9 of 2009)) [2009] UGCA 57 (13 December 2009); | [2009] UGCA 57 | 14 Dec 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-57.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT O F... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Atto Jackline V Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No. 146/2004)) [2009] UGCA 43 (6 October 2009); | [2009] UGCA 43 | 06 Oct 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-43.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Chogm Tour Agents (2007) (U) Ltd V Masaka Municipal Council Local Government ((Civil Appeal No. 32 of 2009)) [2009] UGCA 47 (24 November 2009); | [2009] UGCA 47 | 25 Nov 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-47.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Butamanya Kabaale vs Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No. 16 of 2003)) [2009] UGCA 2 (8 February 2009); | [2009] UGCA 2 | 09 Feb 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-2.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | National Social Security Fund and Others v Alcon International Limited ((CIVIL APPEAL NO. 02 OF 2008)) [2009] UGCA 35 (25 August 2009); | [2009] UGCA 35 | 25 Aug 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-35.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |