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Korukiiko Annet v Tibashemererwa Beatrice and Another (Civil Revision 39 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 462 (30 June 2025)
The High Court partly revised a magistrate’s ruling, upholding dismissal for lack of locus standi but quashing revocation of letters of administration made without a hearing.
Gideon Mwesigye and Others v Namara Edith (Civil Miscellaneous Application 338 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 461 (30 June 2025)
The High Court of Uganda dismissed an application for judgment on admission, finding that the respondent had filed a reply to the counterclaim and made no clear admission.
Birungi Nandaula and Another v Nantumbwe and 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 69 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 113 (30 June 2025)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against refusal of a temporary injunction, holding the appellants lacked standing over an intestate estate without letters of administration.
Ekiring v Uganda (Criminal Miscellaneous Application 144 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 484 (30 June 2025)
The High Court at Soroti dismissed Ekiring Yuventino’s bail application in a murder case, finding a risk of witness interference despite fixed abode and sureties.
Uganda v Cherop Winnie Alais Chemutai (Criminal Session No. 472 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 458 (30 June 2025)
The court found that while the prosecution proved the death of Chemutai Ibrahim and that it was caused unlawfully and with malice aforethought, it failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt the participation of the accused, Cherop Winnie alias Chemutai, in the commission of the offence. The primary evidence against the accused was the unsworn testimony of a child witness (PW1), which was contradicted regarding prior knowledge of the accused and lacked credible corroboration. The corroborative evidence from PW2 was treated with skepticism due to evidence of longstanding animosity and possible ult…
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Nduhukire Nasser alias Don Nasser v Attorney General (Miscellaneous Application No. 8 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 474 (30 June 2025)
The High Court held it lacked territorial jurisdiction over alleged abduction and torture in Kenya, found no proof of unlawful rendition, and dismissed the application with costs.
Fatemabai Fazlehussein Patwa v Haruna Enterprises (U) Ltd (Miscellaneous Application No. 1090 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 192 (30 June 2025)
The Court found that the Applicant, a resident of the United Kingdom, was unable to file her affidavit in reply within the prescribed time due to the unavailability of notarial services during public and school holidays. The Court accepted that the Applicant acted promptly upon receiving the Notice of Motion and secured the earliest available appointment with a Notary Public, and that her delay was not due to negligence or lack of diligence. The Court held that, in the circumstances, the Applicant had shown sufficient cause for the delay. The Court exercised its discretion under Section 98 of…
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Elasu v Uganda (Criminal Miscellaneous Application 148 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 483 (30 June 2025)
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Obaikol v Uganda (Criminal Miscellaneous Application 121 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 482 (30 June 2025)
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Apurinari Reagan and Another v Ruhiira Co-operative Savings and Credit Society Ltd (Civil Revision 15 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 459 (30 June 2025)
The High Court found that the Magistrate Grade One exercised jurisdiction not vested in law by enforcing an arbitral award, as only the High Court is empowered to enforce such awards under Section 35(1) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, read with Section 2(1) of the same Act. The application to enforce the award should have been made to the High Court, not the Magistrates Court. The admitted fact of the arbitration award did not confer jurisdiction on the Magistrate. Accordingly, the proceedings and orders of the Magistrate were set aside, and costs awarded to the applicants.
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