Miao Hua Xian v Dr. Elly Karuhanga and Others (Civil Suit No. 739 of 2023; Miscellaneous Application No. 2097 of 2023; Miscellaneous Application No. 2709 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 140 (2 April 2025)
Court
Commercial Court of Uganda
Case number
Civil Suit No. 739 of 2023 ; Miscellaneous Application No. 2097 of 2023 ; Miscellaneous Application No. 2709 of 2024
Judge
Ocaya, J
The High Court dismissed an application for leave to appeal, holding that the Court of Appeal already had seised of the dispute and the High Court lacked jurisdiction.
Sebukayire & Another v Lutwama & 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 180 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 152 (2 April 2025)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Miscellaneous Application 180 of 2024
Judge
Karemani Jamson K, J
The High Court of Uganda at Kiboga dismissed an application to strike out a land suit, holding the plaint disclosed a cause of action and that temporary injunction consent did not create estoppel.
The Industrial Court found that the Claimant's dismissal was both procedurally and substantively fair. Procedurally, the Claimant was given written notice, sufficient time to prepare, a detailed charge sheet, and the opportunity to attend the disciplinary hearing with a representative. The disciplinary process met the legal standards for fairness. Substantively, the evidence showed that the Claimant, as Customer Service Officer, failed to follow established procedures for verifying a benefit claim, did not send the claim to forensics as required, and signed off on documents without proper ver…
DFCU Bank Limited v Crane Management Services Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 0236 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 142 (1 April 2025)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Miscellaneous Application No. 0236 of 2025
Judge
Stephen Mubiru, J
The High Court granted DFCU Bank a stay of execution pending appeal, finding the application timely and the appeal arguable, with a real risk of nugatory effect.
Elite Gold Limited v Indo-Bali Distributors Limited (032264; 043533; Trademark Registration 45697 of 2024) [2025] UGRSB 6 (1 April 2025)
Court
Uganda Registration Services Bureau
Case number
032264 ; 043533 ; Trademark Registration 45697 of 2024
Judge
Birungi Denis - Senior Registration Officer
The Registrar found that jurisdiction to cancel trademarks based on prior foreign registration under section 45 of the Trademarks Act lies exclusively with the High Court, not the Registrar. The applicant failed to prove fraud or bad faith by the Respondent in registering the disputed trademarks. The Respondent's actions were consistent with the principle of territoriality, as the applicant had no trademark protection in Uganda at the time of registration. The applicant's allegations of fraud and bad faith were not sufficiently particularized or supported by evidence. The Registrar concluded…
Uganda Young Men’s Christian Association v World Alliance of Young Men’s Christian Associations (Trademark Registration 68118 of 2020) [2025] UGRSB 7 (1 April 2025)
Court
Uganda Registration Services Bureau
Case number
Trademark Registration 68118 of 2020
Judge
Birungi Denis - Senior Registration Officer
The Registrar cancelled TM 68118 for YMCA, finding it was registered in error because an earlier application for the same mark and services was already pending.
Mukwano Enterprises Ltd v Seninde Miriam and Liz Kibalama (Misc. Application No. 1774 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 85 (1 April 2025)
Court
Commercial Court of Uganda
Case number
Misc. Application No. 1774 of 2024
Judge
Tumusiime Rubagumya, J
The High Court refused leave to appeal against an order permitting amendment of a plaint, holding the proposed appeal raised no substantial arguable issue.
Veeram HJealthcare (U) Limited v Uganda Revenue Authority (Tax Application 137 of 2022) [2025] UGTAT 6 (1 April 2025)
Court
Tax Appeals Tribunal (Uganda)
Case number
Tax Application 137 of 2022
Judges
Ali, Panel Member, Katwe, Kabakumba
The Tribunal held that the issuance of an agency notice by the Respondent on 25th March 2022 constituted a taxation decision within the meaning of Section 1(1)(k) of the Tax Appeals Tribunal Act and Section 1 of the Tax Procedures Code Act. The Tribunal distinguished the present case from authorities cited by the Respondent, noting that the tax liability arose from errors by the Respondent in failing to update the Applicant's tax ledger, rather than from a standard assessment requiring an objection decision. The Tribunal found that not all taxation disputes require an objection decision befor…
Omvia & Another v Attorney General (Constitutional Petition 35 of 2019) [2025] UGCA 95 (1 April 2025)
Court
Court of Appeal of Uganda
Case number
Constitutional Petition 35 of 2019
Judge
Kiryabwire, JCC, Mulyagonja, JCC, Gashirabake, JCC, Eva K. Luswata, JA/JCC, Kihika, JA /JCC
The Constitutional Court dismissed a petition challenging Land Act provisions and regulations on tenancy by occupancy, holding the claims were not sufficiently proved.
Kiggundu a.k.a Bruno K v Black Market Records Entertainment - SMC Limited & 3 Others (Civil Suit 1025 of 2022) [2025] UGCommC 42 (1 April 2025)
Court
Commercial Court of Uganda
Case number
Civil Suit 1025 of 2022
Judge
Mutesi, J
The High Court held a recording agreement void for lack of contractual capacity and found the 4th defendant liable for copyright infringement and royalty misuse.
