Ongole James Michael v Electoral Commission and Another (Misc. Application No. 46/2006) (Misc. Application No. 46/2006)
Ongole James Michael v Electoral Commission and Another (Misc. Application No. 46/2006) (Misc. Application No. 46/2006) [2006] UGHC 45 (5 December 2006)
The applicant failed to demonstrate any of the legal grounds required for review under Section 82 of the Civil Procedure Act and Order 46 Rule 1 of the Civil Procedure Rules. There was no discovery of new and important evidence, no mistake or error apparent on the face of the record, and no sufficient cause shown. The court emphasized that the power to review is not to be exercised for convenience or as an alternative to appeal, and that the law regulating pleadings and affidavits in election petitions must be strictly adhered to. The applicant's arguments did not satisfy the statutory requir…
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- Review Of Court Orders
- Admission Of Affidavits
- Election Petition Procedure