Uganda Case Law

Berwanaho Charles v Attorney General

Berwanaho Charles v Attorney General (Civil Suit 391 of 2018) [2023] UGHCCD 376 (10 November 2023)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 391 of 2018

Judge

Phillip Odoki, J

The Plaintiff was unlawfully arrested and detained by agents of the Defendant without reasonable suspicion and in a place not authorized by law, violating his constitutional rights. The Defendant failed to adduce evidence justifying the arrest or detention. The Plaintiff was subjected to battery and torture, as evidenced by unchallenged testimony and corroborated medical evidence. The Defendant is vicariously liable for the actions of its agents, who acted within the scope of their employment. The Plaintiff proved entitlement to special damages for medical expenses, transport, special diet, a…

Source excerpt

• Unlawful Arrest
• Illegal Detention
• Battery
• Torture
• Vicarious Liability
• Damages Assessment

Ntwatwa Jackson v Attorney General & 3 Others

Ntwatwa Jackson v Attorney General & 3 Others (Civil Suit 136 of 2014) [2023] UGHCCD 371 (31 March 2023)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 136 of 2014

Judge

Phillip Odoki, J

The High Court found the plaintiff was unlawfully arrested, detained, and battered by the 2nd, 3rd and 4th defendants, but dismissed the claim against the Attorney General.

• Unlawful Arrest
• Illegal Detention
• Battery
• Vicarious Liability
• Damages
• Joint And Several Liability