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Uganda v Zabasaija and 2 Others (Criminal Appeal 2 of 2023) [2023] UGHCCRD 163 (18 August 2023)
The High Court dismissed the DPP’s appeal, upholding the acquittal of three respondents on a grievous harm charge for lack of proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Ochola James v Owor Michael and Others (Civil Appeal No 016 of 2023) [2023] UGHC 515 (8 April 2023)
The High Court found that the trial Magistrate properly evaluated the evidence and correctly concluded that the Plaintiff failed to prove, on the balance of probabilities, that the Defendants assaulted him or caused his unlawful arrest and detention. The Plaintiff's witnesses gave contradictory accounts regarding the circumstances of the alleged assault, particularly about identification at night and the sequence of events. The Defendants raised the defense of alibi, and the Plaintiff did not sufficiently place them at the scene. Regarding the arrest, the Court held that the Defendants' act o…
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Uganda v Byaruhanga (Criminal Appeal No. 13 of 2022) [2022] UGHCCRD 78 (28 September 2022)
The High Court dismissed the prosecution’s appeal, upholding an acquittal for assault occasioning actual bodily harm after finding the evidence was not proved beyond reasonable doubt.
Uganda v Gbonga & Ors (Criminal Appeal No. 0005 of 2015) [2017] UGHCCRD 101 (28 June 2017)
High Court appeal partly allowed: convictions entered for common assault and malicious damage, theft acquittal upheld, and compensation ordered.
Mulokozi v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No.42 of 2015) [2015] UGHCCRD 57 (11 September 2015)
The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal against conviction, sentence, and compensation for assault occasioning actual bodily harm, finding the evidence sufficient.
Mugweri and Others v Luwabo (Civil Appeal No. 044 of 2006) [2012] UGHC 443 (1 June 2012)
The High Court partly allowed an appeal in an assault case, setting aside liability against five appellants but upholding it against the first appellant.
Abwongo & Anor v Elungat (HCT-04-CV-CA-003/2002) [2005] UGHCCD 22 (8 June 2005)
The High Court allowed a civil appeal arising from an assault claim, holding that the plaintiff had not proved the case on a balance of probabilities.
Haji Hassan Sentamu v Twaha Luyombya & Ors (Civil Appeal No. 79 of 2001) (Civil Appeal No. 79 of 2001) [2004] UGHC 48 (5 October 2004)
The appellate court found that the trial magistrate had adequately scrutinized the evidence and correctly concluded that the plaintiffs failed to prove their claims of defamation, false imprisonment, and assault on the balance of probabilities. The court noted the absence of independent eyewitness testimony to corroborate the alleged assault and found that hearsay evidence presented by the plaintiff was insufficient. The arrest of the plaintiffs was attributed to actions taken in good faith by the deceased first defendant and police intervention was justified by public interest concerns arisi…
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Uganda Commercial Bank v KIGOZI (Civil Appeal 21 of 1999) [2002] UGCA 8 (28 February 2002)
The Court of Appeal found that the arrest and detention of the respondent and his vehicle were unlawful, as there was no reasonable ground or evidence to justify such actions. The police and Uganda Commercial Bank collaborated closely in the investigation and recovery efforts, with the bank exercising significant control and direction over the police officers seconded to its investigation office. This established a relationship sufficient for vicarious liability, making the appellant responsible for the wrongful acts committed by the police in furtherance of the bank's interests. The awards o…
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Samuel Kassuja v Uganda - High Court Criminal Appeal No. MSK-00-CR-CV-0002 of 1999 (High Court Criminal Appeal No. MSK-00-CR -CV-0002 of 1999) [1999] UGHC 7 (1 September 1999)
The High Court partly allowed a criminal appeal, finding the evidence did not prove actual bodily harm and substituting a conviction for common assault.
