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Kasenge Joseph v Jackson Kintu Kabanda (Civil Application 693 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 164 (30 May 2025)
The Court of Appeal dismissed an application for stay of execution, holding it was improperly brought after a conditional stay had already been sought and granted in the High Court.
Lubowa Mathias Boaz v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 64 of 2016) [2025] UGCA 166 (30 May 2025)
The Court of Appeal found that although the victim did not testify, the circumstantial evidence—including the recovery of the appellant's motorcycle at the crime scene, his own admission of being present, and the identification parade—was properly evaluated and sufficient to support the conviction for aggravated defilement. The trial Judge administered the necessary caution regarding reliance on identification evidence and considered both aggravating and mitigating factors in sentencing. The sentence of 20 years' imprisonment was found to be within the advised range for aggravated defilement,…
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AGSRI Agricultural Services Private Limited v Horyal Investments Holding Company Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 0185 of 2023) [2025] UGCommC 169 (30 May 2025)
The court found that while the Applicant failed to file written submissions due to counsel's mistake, the Applicant did not provide evidence of proactive steps to follow up with counsel or the court. However, considering the advanced stage of the dismissed suit and the need to bring finality to the dispute, the court exercised its discretion to allow the application, set aside the dismissal, and enlarge the time for filing submissions. The court emphasized that sufficient cause for reinstatement is a matter of judicial discretion, and while negligence of counsel is generally not visited on th…
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Mukasa David and Others v Kakembo Ntambi Beatrice and Commissioner Land Registration (Miscellaneous Cause 21 of 2025) [2025] UGHCLD 72 (30 May 2025)
The High Court dismissed an application to remove a caveat over estate land, holding the dispute involved contested beneficiary rights best resolved in a substantive suit.
January Francis v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 0122 of 2023) [2025] UGCA 179 (30 May 2025)
The Court of Appeal found that the trial judge did not rely solely on the uncorroborated evidence of the co-accused. The conviction was supported by corroborated circumstantial evidence, including the appellant's conduct after the crime, testimonies of witnesses, and medical evidence establishing the cause of death. The trial judge properly evaluated both prosecution and defence evidence and found the prosecution's version credible. The sentence imposed was within the range for similar offences and was not based on any wrong principle or material oversight. The appeal was dismissed as all gro…
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Kwebiha Robert v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 77 of 2019) [2025] UGCA 180 (30 May 2025)
Court of Appeal of Uganda decision in Kwebiha Robert v Uganda, Criminal Appeal No. 77 of 2019, reported as [2025] UGCA 180.
Ssebulime Farook v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 255 of 2016) [2025] UGCA 167 (30 May 2025)
The Court of Appeal upheld a murder conviction and 40-year sentence, finding circumstantial evidence and the last seen doctrine sufficient, with no material contradictions.
Gulu University v Planex Group of Companies Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 12 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 573 (30 May 2025)
The High Court dismissed a revision application, holding that annexures to the plaint cured pleading gaps and that the Magistrate’s Court had jurisdiction.
Galaxy Concepts Ltd and Others v Equity Bank (U) Ltd (Miscellaneous Application 1135 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 105 (30 May 2025)
The court entered judgment for the bank on the admitted principal sum of USD 331,100, but granted unconditional leave to defend the disputed balance and interest claims.
A.K.T Project Management Ltd and Others v DFCU Bank Ltd and Nationwide Property Services Ltd (Civil Suit 397 of 2020) [2025] UGCommC 115 (30 May 2025)
The High Court upheld preliminary objections, finding the first plaintiff lacked capacity after striking off, the power of attorney was invalid, and the third plaintiff had no locus standi.
