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Annettee Nakalema Kironde v Apollo Kaddu Mukasa Kironde & Anor (Civil Divorce Cause 6 of 2001) [2002] UGHCFD 3 (12 December 2002)
The High Court dissolved a marriage on admitted adultery, upheld the petition and cross-petition, awarded custody to the mother, and gave both parties access and no costs.
Rose Achom Opio v Lugazi Town Council (CIVIL SUIT NO. 240 OF 2000. ) (CIVIL SUIT NO. 240 of 2000.) [2002] UGHC 35 (12 December 2002)
The court held that both the petitioner and respondent were entitled to seek divorce on the ground of adultery alone, in line with constitutional equality provisions. Sections 5 and 6 of the Divorce Act, which created different standards for men and women, were declared void to the extent of their inconsistency with the Constitution. Both parties admitted adultery, and there was no evidence of collusion, connivance, or condonation. The court pronounced a decree nisi dissolving the marriage. Custody of the children was granted to the petitioner, with the respondent given access and a shared re…
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