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Civil Procedure [2025] UGHC 538

Peter Kaswarra Sanyu Kagoro v Sam Murungi Kagoro (HCT-01-CV-MA-0106-2024)

Peter Kaswarra Sanyu Kagoro v Sam Murungi Kagoro (HCT-01-CV-MA-0106-2024) [2025] UGHC 538 (14 July 2025)

The High Court dismissed an estate administration application for want of proof of service and non-appearance of both parties, with each party bearing its own costs.

  • Service Of Process
  • Estate Administration
  • Diligent Prosecution
  • Intestate Succession
  • Service-of-process
  • Estate-administration
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Administrative Law [2021] ACHPR 4

Miles Investments & 2 Others v. Republic of Sierra Leone (Communication 623 of 2016)

Miles Investments & 2 Others v. Republic of Sierra Leone (Communication 623 of 2016) [2021] ACHPR 4 (17 April 2021)

The African Commission struck out this communication against Sierra Leone for want of diligent prosecution after the complainants failed to file admissibility submissions despite reminders and extra time.

  • Admissibility Of Communication
  • Right To Property
  • Due Process
  • State Land Lease
  • Diligent Prosecution
  • Diligent-prosecution
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Public International Law [2018] ACHPR 124

European Alliance For Human Rights and Others v Egypt (Communication 544 of 2015)

European Alliance For Human Rights and Others v Egypt (Communication 544 of 2015) [2018] ACHPR 124 (18 October 2018)

The African Commission struck out Communication 544/15 after finding the complainants failed to prosecute the matter diligently and missed admissibility deadlines.

  • Admissibility Requirements
  • Diligent Prosecution
  • Academic Freedom
  • Fair Trial Rights
  • Enforced Disappearances
  • Extrajudicial Killings
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Administrative Law [2018] ACHPR 121

Odeh and Others v Arab Republic of Egypt (Communication 625 of 2016)

Odeh and Others v Arab Republic of Egypt (Communication 625 of 2016) [2018] ACHPR 121 (18 October 2018)

The Commission found that the complainant failed to submit evidence and arguments on admissibility within the original and extended deadlines, despite having received adequate notice and additional time. The Commission's rules and prior jurisprudence establish that failure to prosecute a communication diligently, including non-compliance with procedural deadlines, warrants striking out the communication. The Commission was satisfied that the complainant received all relevant correspondence and opportunities to comply, and therefore, in accordance with its rules and consistent with previous de…

  • Admissibility Requirements
  • Diligent Prosecution
  • Right To Fair Trial
  • Enforced Disappearance
  • Torture And Inhuman Treatment
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Constitutional Law [2018] ACHPR 123

Bahieddin Ahmed v Egypt (Communication 615 of 2016)

Bahieddin Ahmed v Egypt (Communication 615 of 2016) [2018] ACHPR 123 (18 October 2018)

The African Commission struck out Communication 615/16 against Egypt for lack of diligent prosecution after the complainant failed to file admissibility submissions on time.

  • Right To Fair Trial
  • Enforced Disappearance
  • Judicial Independence
  • Exhaustion Of Domestic Remedies
  • Diligent Prosecution
  • African-commission
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Administrative Law [2018] ACHPR 128

European Alliance For Human Rights and Others v Egypt (Communication 543 of 2015)

European Alliance For Human Rights and Others v Egypt (Communication 543 of 2015) [2018] ACHPR 128 (18 October 2018)

The African Commission struck out Communication 543/15 after the complainants failed to file admissibility submissions within the deadline and extension.

  • Admissibility Requirements
  • Diligent Prosecution
  • Fair Trial Rights
  • Extra Judicial Killings
  • Enforced Disappearances
  • Diligent-prosecution
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Constitutional Law [2018] ACHPR 139

Sarni and Another (Represented by European Alliance for Human Rights) v Arab Republic of Egypt (Communication 574 /15)

Sarni and Another (Represented by European Alliance for Human Rights) v Arab Republic of Egypt (Communication 574 /15) [2018] ACHPR 139 (22 February 2018)

The African Commission found that the complainant failed to submit arguments and evidence on admissibility within the prescribed period, despite multiple reminders and extensions. The Commission determined that the complainant showed no interest in prosecuting the communication, and in accordance with its Rules of Procedure and established jurisprudence, decided to strike out the communication for lack of diligent prosecution. The decision was based on procedural grounds rather than the merits of the alleged human rights violations.

  • Right To Life
  • Fair Trial
  • Prohibition Of Torture
  • Enforced Disappearance
  • Discrimination
  • Diligent Prosecution
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Constitutional Law [2018] ACHPR 140

Ahmed (represented by the Organization of European Alliance for Human Rights and Ors) v Egypt (Communication 615/16)

Ahmed (represented by the Organization of European Alliance for Human Rights and Ors) v Egypt (Communication 615/16) [2018] ACHPR 140 (22 February 2018)

The African Commission struck out Communication 615/16 against Egypt for lack of diligent prosecution after the complainant failed to file admissibility submissions on time.

  • Admissibility Of Human Rights Complaints
  • Exhaustion Of Domestic Remedies
  • Diligent Prosecution
  • State Responsibility For Human Rights Violations
  • Admissibility
  • Diligent-prosecution
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