Commissioner Land Registration v J.K Operators Limited and Others (Miscellaneous Application 2643 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 74 (26 May 2025)
Court
HC: Land Division (Uganda)
Case number
Miscellaneous Application 2643 of 2024
Judge
Naluzze Aisha Batala, J
The High Court consolidated two connected land suits involving the same Busabala property, finding common ownership issues and overlapping title questions.
Suzan Nabirye and Another v Zedek Microfinance Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 460 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 100 (23 May 2025)
Court
Commercial Court of Uganda
Case number
Miscellaneous Application No. 460 of 2025
Judge
Dr. Ginamia Melody Ngwatu, J
The High Court granted a stay of execution pending review, but only on condition that the applicants pay the uncontested UGX 137,000,000 and deposit security.
International Medical Link and Others v Equity Bank (U) Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 2177 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 99 (23 May 2025)
Court
Commercial Court of Uganda
Case number
Miscellaneous Application No. 2177 of 2024
Judge
Dr. Ginamia Melody Ngwatu, J
The High Court granted the applicants unconditional leave to defend a summary suit, finding a bona fide dispute over the loan amount that required an account to be taken.
Afidra Frigona v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 0343 OF 2019) [2025] UGCA 161 (23 May 2025)
Court
Court of Appeal of Uganda
Case number
Criminal Appeal No. 0343 OF 2019
Judge
Dr. F. Zeija, DCJ, Gashirabake, JA, K.K. Katunguka, JJA/JCC
The Court of Appeal found that the trial judge properly considered both mitigating and aggravating factors in sentencing the appellant. The judge noted the seriousness and brutality of the offence, the appellant's callous conduct, and the absence of mitigating factors. The sentencing guidelines were followed, and the sentence imposed fell within the prescribed range for murder. The appellant's status as a first-time offender and his age were acknowledged but did not outweigh the aggravating circumstances. The court held that the sentence of life imprisonment was neither harsh, excessive, nor…
NCBA Bank Uganda Limited v Moses Kamoga and Maria Namusoke (Originating Summons No. 03 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 133 (23 May 2025)
Court
Commercial Court of Uganda
Case number
Originating Summons No. 03 of 2025
Judge
Tumusiime Rubagumya, J
The High Court dismissed an originating summons seeking foreclosure, possession, and removal of caveats over disputed condominium units, finding the facts too contested for that procedure.
Frenah (U) Limited v NCBA Bank Uganda Limited (Civil Suit No. 0329 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 94 (22 May 2025)
Court
Commercial Court of Uganda
Case number
Civil Suit No. 0329 of 2024
Judge
Dr. Ginamia Melody Ngwatu, J
The court found that the plaintiff failed to take out summons for directions within the mandatory 28-day period after closure of pleadings, as required by Order 11A rule 1(2) of the Civil Procedure Rules. The plaintiff's letter seeking consent for extension of time was sent after the period for filing a reply had already lapsed, and the subsequent application for extension of time did not amount to compliance with the requirement for summons for directions. The rules are couched in mandatory terms, and failure to comply results in automatic abatement of the suit. The court held that there wer…
KTA Advocates v Colline House Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 2158 of 2023) [2025] UGCommC 124 (22 May 2025)
Court
Commercial Court of Uganda
Case number
Miscellaneous Application No. 2158 of 2023
Judge
Harriet Grace Magala, J
The High Court reviewed its earlier order on a mortgage-related security deposit, finding it should have directed payment to the person conducting the sale, not the court.
Sserungoji v Ssekyanzi (Miscellaneous Cause 28 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 315 (22 May 2025)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Miscellaneous Cause 28 of 2024
Judge
Deepa Verma, J
The High Court struck out an out-of-time reply, found unlawful withholding of land titles violated the applicant’s property rights, and granted relief with reduced compensation.