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Opio Obukulem and Another v Uganda (Criminal Miscellaneous Application 80 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 124 (13 March 2025)
The High Court at Soroti dismissed a bail application in a murder, robbery and attempted murder case, finding a risk of witness interference and unreliable surety evidence.
Sentongo v Kittengo (Civil Suit 423 of 2016) [2025] UGHCLD 43 (13 March 2025)
The court found a valid land sale agreement but held the plaintiff breached it by failing to prove full payment. The suit was dismissed, but a refund of 1,200,000/- with interest was ordered.
Nabirye v Uganda (Criminal Revision 50 of 2024) [2025] UGHCCRD 14 (13 March 2025)
High Court revision of a criminal sentence. The court held the magistrate’s sentence was erroneous, set aside compensation, and revised imprisonment to 10 months already served.
Sentongo v Kittengo (Civil Suit No. 423 of 2016) [2025] UGHC 150 (13 March 2025)
The High Court found a land sale contract existed, but held the plaintiff failed to prove full payment and was in breach, so specific performance was denied.
Shashi Super Investments Ltd v Cipla Quality Chemical Industries Ltd (Miscellaneous Application 18 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 407 (13 March 2025)
The High Court granted leave to appeal against a conditional order requiring deposit of USD 47,577.40 before defending the suit, finding arguable grounds for appeal.
Lukyamzi Investments Limited and 4 Others v Kampala Capital City Authority and Another (Miscellaneous Application 2277 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 44 (13 March 2025)
The High Court found the Respondents in contempt of a consent judgment over vacant possession of land, awarded punitive damages, and ordered compliance within six months.
Export Trading Company (U) Limited v OBN Produce and Supply Company Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 1871 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 168 (12 March 2025)
The court struck out the respondent’s defence for lateness and general denials, entered default judgment, and ordered the suit to proceed to formal proof.
Fast Forwarding & Shipping Co. Limited v China Wu Yi Co. Limited (Civil Suit 415 of 2021) [2025] UGCommC 27 (12 March 2025)
The High Court found a contract for clearing and forwarding services, held the defendant breached it by non-payment, and awarded damages, interest, and costs.
Musiime & Another v Muutesi & 3 Others (Originating Summons 1 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 156 (12 March 2025)
The court held that the applicants' use of originating summons was procedurally irregular and contrary to Order 37 Rule 8(2) of the Civil Procedure Rules, which mandates a preliminary ex parte application and judicial endorsement before service. The judge found that the matter was contentious and involved complex factual disputes requiring the adducing of evidence, making the originating summons procedure inappropriate. The preliminary objection was upheld, and the originating summons was struck out. The court declined to award costs, considering the familial relationship between the parties…
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Kemba v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 870 of 2014) [2025] UGCA 77 (12 March 2025)
The Court of Appeal upheld a 20-year sentence for aggravated defilement, finding the trial judge lawfully considered remand time and the sentence was not excessive.
