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Local Works Limited v Uganda Revenue Authority (Tax Application 201 of 2022) [2025] UGTAT 4 (11 April 2025)
Tax Appeals Tribunal judgment in Local Works Limited v Uganda Revenue Authority, decided on 11 April 2025 and reported as [2025] UGTAT 4.
Dr. Joseph Tindyebwa v Amiina Christine (Miscellaneous Cause 5 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 350 (10 April 2025)
The High Court held that the respondent beneficiary had a caveatable interest in estate land and refused to lift the caveat. The application was dismissed with costs.
Tumwesigye Naris and Another v Bakehena Leokadia (Revision Application 1 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 360 (10 April 2025)
High Court of Uganda judgment in a revision application between Tumwesigye Naris and another and Bakehena Leokadia, decided on 10 April 2025.
Nabunga Juma v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 36 of 2019) [2025] UGCA 96 (10 April 2025)
The Court of Appeal found that the trial judge did not err in relying on the evidence of the prosecution witnesses, as the alleged inconsistencies between the summary of the case and the evidence in court were immaterial and not raised during cross-examination. The summary attached to the indictment is not evidence and cannot override sworn testimony. The appellant's alibi was properly dismissed as the prosecution's evidence placed him at the scene, and the defence witnesses could not account for his whereabouts during the relevant period. Regarding sentence, the appellate court found that wh…
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Kikafunda Alex v Ferestus Joy Bajooiyi (Civil Appeal 25 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 348 (10 April 2025)
The High Court found that both the appellant and respondent have interests in the Suitland, with the respondent having a greater share based on corroborated evidence of purchase, occupation, and family ties. The trial Magistrate erred by failing to recognize the appellant's interest in the property and by not adequately guiding the unrepresented appellant regarding his right to testify. The evidence supported that the respondent is entitled to three quarters of the Suitland, including her house, while the appellant is entitled to one quarter, including his house. The pecuniary jurisdiction ar…
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Kyampaire Penninah v Turinawe Emmanuel and Nsimaruhanga Hannington (Civil Appeal 37 of 2019) [2025] UGHC 356 (10 April 2025)
The High Court upheld findings that the appellant failed to prove joint ownership or marriage, but set aside costs against her in the interest of equity.
Uganda v Odongo Tonny (HCT-CR-SC-155 OF 2020) [2025] UGHC 174 (10 April 2025)
The High Court of Uganda convicted Odongo Tonny of aggravated defilement and sentenced him to 16 years, 3 months, and 24 days' imprisonment.
Rwabushagara v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 164 of 2018) [2025] UGCA 100 (10 April 2025)
The Court of Appeal found that the failure to record the particulars of assessors was a mere technicality that did not occasion a miscarriage of justice, as the appellant was represented and had the opportunity to challenge the assessors but did not do so. The court held that the trial judge properly evaluated the evidence, which collectively established the appellant's participation in the murder under the doctrine of common intention. On sentencing, the court determined that the trial judge considered the period spent on remand but, in light of recent appellate decisions on mob justice and…
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Rukeija Simon and Others v Tumwesigye Michael (Civil Appeal 30 of 2020) [2025] UGHC 359 (10 April 2025)
The court held that while the Civil Procedure Rules require service of the Memorandum of Appeal within 21 days, the failure to do so in this case was attributable to the appellants' former counsel. The court accepted that such omission should not be visited upon the litigants, especially as they were lay persons and had taken steps to pursue their appeal. The court exercised its discretion to allow the appellants a further five days to effect service, rather than dismissing the appeal for non-service. The written submissions filed without court authorization were struck out, and costs were or…
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Silverio Rutakirwa v Nasani Ntambirweki (Civil Appeal No. 0001 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 347 (10 April 2025)
The High Court allowed a land appeal, set aside the trial judgment, and ordered a retrial because missing locus proceedings made the record incomplete and material to the dispute.
