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 of Tanzania | Mistry v Hussein and Others (Ruling) (Civil Application No. 6 of 2016) [2017] TZCA 101; (15 March 2017) | [2017] TZCA 101 | 15 Mar 2017 | High Court Arusha Registry Court's Discretion Late filing and extension of time to appeal CL In... |
| Madina v Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 151 of 2005) [2017] TZCA 151; (16 March 2017) | [2017] TZCA 151 | 16 Mar 2017 | A person can be convicted basing on his plea of guilty which is equivocal, the Court should have... | |
| Court of Appeal of Tanzania | Mrefu v Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 271 of 2006) [2017] TZCA 71; (02 August 2017) | [2017] TZCA 71 | 02 Aug 2017 | High Court Dodoma Registry 1) Malice Aforethought 2) Dying declaration- Case of Goodluck Kyando VS... |
| High Court Commercial Division | Salehe Said Nahdi v National Microfinance Bank Plc and Another (Commercial Case No. 1 of 2015) [2017] TZHCComD 1; (21 February 2017) | [2017] TZHCComD 1 | 21 Feb 2017 | High Court Dar es Salaam Main Registry Criminal Procedure – before a witness testifies in a... |
| Supreme Court | C.B.N and Another v Aribo (SC.9/2011)[2017] NGSC 1 (12 May 2017) (SC.9/2011) [1960] NGSC 1 (11 May 2017); | 12 May 2017 | CL Breach of Contract Foreign Currency Malpractice Supreme Court 11 May 2017 C.B.N & ANOR V.... | |
| Supreme Court | Lase v S (SC. 532/2015)[2017] NGSC 2 (2 June 2017) (SC. 532/2015) [1960] NGSC 1 (01 June 2017); | 02 Jun 2017 | HR Death penalty Supreme Court 01 June 2017 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja ... | |
| Supreme Court | Wayo v Nduul and Others (SC.331/2016)[2017] NGSC 4 (9 June 2017) (SC.331/2016) [1960] NGSC 1 (08 June 2017); | 09 Jun 2017 | CL Legal Professional Conduct Supreme Court 08 June 2017 BARR. BENJAMIN WAYO vs. ENGR. GEORGE T. A... | |
| Environment and Land Court at Nakuru | Naomi Wairimu v Benjamin Hiiyoho N. Muiruri [2017] eKLR (Environment Land and Case 244 of 2017); (08 December 2017); | 08 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/146550 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND LAND COURT... | |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Christopher Murungaru v Macharia Gaitho & another [2017] eKLR (Civil Case 1005 of 2004); (07 December 2017); | 07 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/146874 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... | |
| Environment and Land Court at Meru | Doris Kamami v Peter Kimani M'ndaka & another [2017] eKLR (Civil Appeal 37 of 2011); (07 December 2017); | 07 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/145851 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE ENVIROMENT AND LAND COURT... | |
| Environment and Land Court at Meru | Joseph Koome v Humprey Murira [2017] eKLR (Civil Appeal 100 of 2011); (07 December 2017); | 07 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/145596 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND LAND COURT... | |
| Environment and Land Court at Bungoma | Abdillahi Hassan Abdirihaman & 2 others v Ali Waziri Abubakari& 2 others [2017] eKLR (Environment and Land Case134 of 2015.); (07 December 2017); | 07 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/145597 REPUBLIC OF KENYA. IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... | |
| High Court at Meru | Fridah Ngugi Kinoti v L K P R R M (minor suing thro’ mother and next friend) & another [2017] eKLR (Civil Appeal 28 of 2015); (07 December 2017); | 07 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/146366 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT MERU... | |
| Court of Appeal at Eldoret | Andrew Toboso Anyanga v Mwale Nicholas Scott Tindi & 3 others [2017] eKLR (Election Petition Appeal (Application) 3 of 2017); (07 December 2017); | 07 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/145344 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT ELDORET (CORAM: E. M.... | |
| Employment and Labour Relations Court at Nairobi | James Heather- Hayes v African Medical Research Foundation (AMREF) [2017] eKLR (Cause 626 of 2013); (08 December 2017); | 08 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/146916 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR... | |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Commercial Courts Commercial and Tax Division) | Paul Imison Holder v Jodad Investments Limited & 2 others [2017] eKLR (Civil Case 285 of 2009); (08 December 2017); | 08 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/145381 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... | |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Cyrus Kanyi v Registered Trustees of the Archdiocess of Nyeri sued as the proprietors and administrators of Consolata Hospital & John Maganga [2017] eKLR (Civil Suit 1766 of 2002); (08 December 2017); | 08 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/146662 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... | |
| Employment and Labour Relations Court at Nairobi | Albert Oduok Odok & 5 Others v Landmark Holdings Limited & Another [2017] eKLR (Cause 1520 of 2011); (08 December 2017); | 08 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/145639 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR... | |
| Employment and Labour Relations Court at Nyeri | James Miugo Nyingi v Board of Management St. Augustine Sirima Secondary School & another [2017] eKLR (Cause 63 of 2017); (08 December 2017); | 08 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/145645 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR... | |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Godfrey Kimani Mwangi v Kanorero Wendani Co. Limited & 3 others [2017] eKLR (Civil Appeal 547 of 2011); (08 December 2017); | 08 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/145902 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... | |
| Environment and Land Court at Kerugoya | Eunice Wakuthii Muchina & another v Florah Wambui Muchina [2017] eKLR (Environment & Land Case 147 of 2016); (08 December 2017); | 08 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/146159 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND LAND COURT... | |
| High Court at Kerugoya | Danson Muriuki Kihara v Johnson Kabungo [2017] eKLR (Civil Case 28 of 2013); (08 December 2017); | 08 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/150261 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... | |
| Employment and Labour Relations Court at Nairobi | Kenya Quarry & Mine Workers Union v National Cement Company Limited [2017] eKLR (Cause 1661 of 2016); (08 December 2017); | 08 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/146935 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR... | |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | In re E M (Baby) eKLR (Adoption Cause 172 of 2015 (O.S)); (08 December 2017); | 08 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/145657 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... | |
| Environment and Land Court at Nairobi | Michael Abuonji v Nairobi City Council & another [2017] eKLR (Environment & Land Case 292 of 2011); (08 December 2017); | 08 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/146427 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND LAND COURT... | |
| Environment and Land Court at Kerugoya | Francis Wainaina Kariuki v Samuel Kiongo Ndegwa & another [2017] eKLR (Environment and Land Case 726 of 2013); (08 December 2017); | 08 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/146175 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND LAND COURT... | |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | In re Estate of Simon Ndung’u Kihonge (Deceased) [2017] eKLR (Succession Cause 1638 of 1993); (08 December 2017); | 08 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/147199 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... | |
| Environment and Land Court at Nairobi | Jaswant Harilal Chudasama v Shashikant Harilal Chidasama [2017] eKLR (Land Case 1394 of 2016 [OS]); (07 December 2017); | 07 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/146176 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE ENVIRONMENT & LAND... | |
| High Court at Kisumu | Fredrick Omollo Ochieng v Republic [2017] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 26 of 2017); (07 December 2017); | 07 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/146436 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... | |
| Court of Appeal at Malindi | Republic v Ali Babitu Kololo [2017] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 8 of 2017); (07 December 2017); | 07 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/145157 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT MALINDI (CORAM: VISRAM,... | |
| Environment and Land Court at Muranga | Hellen Wambui Kabuga v Jenelicah Wangari Mugo [2017] eKLR (Environment & Land Case 77 of 2017); (07 December 2017); | 07 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/146437 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND LAND COURT... | |
| Employment and Labour Relations Court at Nakuru | Hezron Mukoko Silunya v Teachers Service Commission & 9 others [2017] eKLR (Petition 13 of 2016); (07 December 2017); | 07 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/145158 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR... | |
| Environment and Land Court at Meru | Joseph Mbaabu Marete & 3 others v Josphine Kinanu & another [2017] eKLR (Civil Appeal 146 of 2011); (07 December 2017); | 07 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/147213 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT MERU... | |
| Environment and Land Court at Meru | Charles Muthuri Rugiri v Chairman Meru Central Disputes Tribunal & 2 others [2017] eKLR (Judicial Review 100 of 2008); (07 December 2017); | 07 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/146190 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND LAND COURT... | |
| High Court at Mombasa | Kaaya L. Enterprises Limited v Commissioner of Customs & Excise & 3 others [2017] eKLR (Commercial Suit 193 of 2012); (07 December 2017); | 07 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/150036 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... | |
| High Court at Meru | John Gachanja Mundia v Francis Muriira & Another [2017] eKLR (Civil Appeal 26 of 2015); (07 December 2017); | 07 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/145941 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KEYA AT MERU... | |
| Employment and Labour Relations Court at Nakuru | Mea Limited v Henry Okwako Sinjira [2017] eKLR (Appeal 38 of 2017); (07 December 2017); | 07 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/145174 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR... | |
| Employment and Labour Relations Court at Mombasa | Emmanuel Dzombo Chai v Nine One One Group Limited [2017] eKLR (Cause 338 of 2015); (07 December 2017); | 07 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/145448 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR... | |
| Court of Appeal at Kisumu | Kennedy Nyamumbo Sese v Settlement Fund Trustees & 2 others [2017] eKLR (Civil Appeal 5 of 2016); (07 December 2017); | 07 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/145715 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT KISUMU (CORAM: E. M.... | |
| Environment and Land Court at Migori | Esther Mugutsa Vusutu v Boke Chacha Mwita & another [2017] eKLR (Miscellaneous Civil Appeal Case 14 of 2017); (06 December 2017); | 06 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/146441 REPUBLIC OF KENYA ENVIRONMENT AND LAND COURT AT... | |
| Environment and Land Court at Chuka | Damwana Kenya Ltd v Junius Nyaga Njiru & another [2017] eKLR (Miscellaneous Application Case 18 of 2017); (06 December 2017); | 06 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/145163 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND LAND COURT... | |
| High Court at Garissa | Adan Mohammed & 4 others v Attorney General & 2 others [2017] eKLR (Petition 1 of 2017); (06 December 2017); | 06 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/147467 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... | |
| Environment and Land Court at Mombasa | Ajeshkumar Agravat & Hasmiya V. Agravatt/a Agravat & Co v Nazerali Hassanali & 7 Others [2017] eKLR (Environment & Land Case 343 of 2016); (06 December 2017); | 06 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/145165 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND LAND COURT... | |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | John Ritho Kanago & 2 others v Joseph Ngugi & another [2017] eKLR (Civil Suit 589 of 2012); (06 December 2017); | 06 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/145421 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... | |
| High Court at Machakos | Boniface Muisyo Nguli v Kamitu Alex & 2 others [2017] eKLR (Election Petition Appeal 2 of 2017); (06 December 2017); | 06 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/146445 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... | |
| Environment and Land Court at Meru | Pricilla Kanyua Mwamba v Kenya Urban Roads Authority & another [2017] eKLR (Environment & Land Case 185 of 2017); (06 December 2017); | 06 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/145168 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND LAND COURT... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Makhecha & Company Advocates v Central Bank of Kenya [2017] eKLR (Civil Appeal 48 of 2014); (08 December 2017); | 08 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/145271 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: WAKI,... | |
| Employment and Labour Relations Court at Nakuru | Joshua Sindiga Mogusu v Menengai Oil Refineries [2017] eKLR (Appeal 28 of 2017); (08 December 2017); | 08 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/145783 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR... | |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Kenny Nyaga Mboi v Mash Bus Services Ltd & another [2017] eKLR (Civil Appeal 399 of 2009); (08 December 2017); | 08 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/146039 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Joseph Kakei Kaswili v Republic [2017]eKLR (Criminal Appeal 102 of 2015); (08 December 2017); | 08 Dec 2017 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/145273 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI... |