Uganda Case Law

Oribi v Tuape (Family Cause 1 of 2024)

Oribi v Tuape (Family Cause 1 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 643 (11 July 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Family Cause 1 of 2024

Judge

Acellam, J

The court found that while the Applicant is a paternal uncle and an adult of sound mind, the best interest of the minors remains paramount. The evidence did not establish special circumstances justifying depriving the biological mother of custody or appointing the Applicant as legal guardian. The minors' wishes were not ascertained, and the Applicant did not disclose his earnings, relying instead on family support. The Respondent demonstrated ongoing care and provision for the children. The court emphasized that the welfare of the children is the sole concern, and absent compelling reasons, c…

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• Guardianship Orders
• Custody Of Minors
• Best Interest Of Child

Ahmed v Mohamed

Ahmed v Mohamed (Cause No. 9 of 1951) [1952] EACA 318 (1 January 1952)

Court

East African Court of Appeal

Case number

Cause No. 9 of 1951

Judge

Connell J

Custody dispute under Mohammedan law: the court held that the child’s intelligent preference and welfare favored the father’s custody, with maternal visitation preserved.

• Custody Of Minors
• Parental Rights
• Mohammedan Law
• Child Welfare
• Intelligent Preference
• Visitation Rights

Jani v Mrs Umibai and Others

Jani v Mrs Umibai and Others (Civil Appeal No. 58 of 1952) [1952] EACA 187 (1 January 1952)

Court

East African Court of Appeal

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 58 of 1952

Judge

Murphy J, Nihill P, Worley VP

The Court of Appeal ordered a retrial in a Zanzibar Hindu maintenance dispute, holding that abandonment was not properly pleaded or tried.

• Hindu Personal Law
• Maintenance Of Spouse
• Maintenance Of Children
• Custody Of Minors
• Family-law
• Hindu-law