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Semule v Uganda (Criminal Revision Cause No. 20 of 2020) [2022] UGHCCRD 71 (17 August 2022)
The High Court dismissed a criminal revision application, holding that the applicant was challenging the merits of his conviction rather than any illegality or irregularity in the proceedings.
Hajji Kasozi v Nalwoga Nakato (Civil Revision 4 of 2018) [2021] UGHC 30 (31 March 2021)
The High Court dismissed an application to revise a magistrate’s divorce decision, holding that the applicant had not shown grounds under section 83 of the Civil Procedure Act.
Kyawo v Kamanyire (Civil Revision No. 01 of 2012) [2014] UGHCCD 53 (9 April 2014)
The High Court held that the applicant's grievances related to the merits of the evidence and the conclusions reached by the Magistrate, not to any failure to exercise jurisdiction, illegality, or material irregularity as required under section 83 of the Civil Procedure Act. The Magistrate had jurisdiction over the land dispute, heard the matter, and delivered a judgment. Dissatisfaction with the outcome or alleged errors in evaluating evidence are matters for appeal, not revision. The application was an improper attempt to use revision as a substitute for appeal, and the requirements for rev…
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Uganda V Muwonge Andrew & 5 Ors (Criminal Revision No. 10 of 2009) (Criminal Revision No. 10 of 2009) [2009] UGHC 87 (17 September 2009)
The High Court found that although section 50(5) of the Criminal Procedure Code Act generally precludes revision where an appeal is possible but not taken, the circumstances of this case—specifically, the closure of the prosecution case in the absence of state representation and unresolved procedural irregularities—required the court to prioritize substantive justice over technical procedural bars. The court held that it cannot sanction illegality, and where such illegality is brought to its attention, it must intervene regardless of technicalities. The preliminary objection was therefore dis…
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