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Uganda v Muhoozi and Others (Criminal Application 140 of 2023) [2023] UGHCCRD 81 (28 August 2023)
The High Court held that revision does not lie against interlocutory orders, upheld the chief magistrate’s transfer powers, and struck out an amended charge sheet filed after DPP takeover.
Uganda ( Private Prosecutor Male H. Mabirizi) v Muhoozi Kainerugaba and 7 Others (Criminal Application 140 of 2023) [2023] UGHCCRD 64 (28 August 2023)
The High Court held that revision does not lie against an interlocutory order, upheld the Chief Magistrate’s transfer powers, and struck out an amended charge sheet filed after DPP takeover.
Kasule and 2 Others v Uganda (Constitutional Reference 33 of 2019) [2023] UGCC 119 (3 March 2023)
The Constitutional Court held that the discontinuation or withdrawal of criminal proceedings is the exclusive mandate of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) under Article 120(3)(d) and 120(4)(b) of the Constitution. The amendment of the charge sheet to exclude A3, Katongole Joseph, without proper withdrawal by the DPP, was contrary to the Constitution. The Court found that the constitutional provisions regarding the DPP's powers are clear and unambiguous, and there was no substantial question of constitutional interpretation requiring reference to the Constitutional Court. The trial mag…
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Nankindu v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 66 of 2020) [2021] UGHCCRD 61 (4 August 2021)
The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal challenging amendment of a charge sheet, holding that interlocutory orders in magistrates’ criminal trials are not appealable.
