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Ntibabaza v Mujambere (Miscellaneous Application 5 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 259 (6 May 2025)
The High Court quashed proceedings in two magistrates’ court miscellaneous applications, finding the trial magistrate acted with material irregularity and beyond jurisdiction.
Kateregga Nuhu and Others v Kasaga Abdul and Another (Civil Suit No. 237 of 2021) [2025] UGHCLD 63 (6 May 2025)
The court held that land in Busiro Block 268 Plot 473 belonged to the grandchildren of the late Nuliat Tegwa, found the 2nd defendant’s purchase void, and ordered eviction and damages.
Uganda v Mumbere Brian and Zamali Peter (Criminal Sessions Case 182 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 390 (6 May 2025)
The High Court acquitted two accused of aggravated robbery, finding inconsistencies in witness evidence, weak identification, and no reliable link between injuries and the alleged robbery.
Rehema Turyakira Omar v Administrator of the Estate of the Late Byoleko Epaphroditus and Others (Civil Suit No. 883 of 2016) [2025] UGHCLD 53 (6 May 2025)
The High Court ordered creation of an access road for a landlocked plot, awarded damages, and declined a permanent injunction.
Saudah Namukwaya and Others v Mawula Stephen and Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 113 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 364 (5 May 2025)
The High Court granted leave to amend a plaint to correct facts about the location of a family graveyard and matrimonial home on disputed land.
Tukube George William v Nabukenya Jesca and Commissioner Land Registration (Miscellaneous Application 893 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 80 (5 May 2025)
The High Court of Uganda reinstated a dismissed land suit after finding the delay was caused by the Registrar’s failure to sign summons for directions, not the applicant’s inaction.
Imochu & Others v Kibuye & Another (Miscellaneous Application 163 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 255 (5 May 2025)
The court found that the Applicants had demonstrated sufficient cause for their non-appearance, as they relied on the advice of their former lawyers who misled them into believing their presence in court was unnecessary. The court held that the negligence or mistake of counsel should not be visited upon the litigants, especially where the Applicants made efforts to follow up on their case and were not willfully negligent. The court applied the principle that sufficient cause should be liberally construed to advance substantial justice and that advocates have a duty to act in the best interest…
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Sserunjogi v Ssekyanzi (Miscellaneous Cause 28 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 289 (5 May 2025)
The High Court granted leave for the applicant to proceed ex parte after finding the respondent had been duly served, repeatedly failed to appear, and ignored court directions.
Batenze v Liberation Community Finance Limited (Company Cause 1 of 2025) [2025] UGHCCD 52 (5 May 2025)
The court found that the applicant had made all reasonable efforts to trace the absent co-shareholder/director, including public notices, but these were unsuccessful. The company's constitution requires two members for quorum, making it impossible to conduct meetings or make essential decisions. Section 138 of the Companies Act empowers the court to intervene where it is impracticable to call or conduct meetings as prescribed. The court determined that the circumstances justified granting leave for the applicant to call, hold, and conduct a members' meeting alone, pass resolutions to increase…
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Semanda Robert v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 34 of 2018) [2025] UGCA 125 (5 May 2025)
The Court of Appeal upheld a 17 years and 4 months sentence for aggravated defilement, finding no manifest excess or sentencing error.
