Uganda Case Law

Rajiv Kumar v Patel Sureshbhai Chandubhai

Rajiv Kumar v Patel Sureshbhai Chandubhai (Civil Appeal No: 37 of 2018) [2025] UGCA 206 (20 June 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal No: 37 of 2018

Judge

Asa Mugenyi, JA/ JCC, Musa Ssekaana, JA/JCC, Stella Alibateese, JA/JCC

The Court of Appeal held that the trial judge erred in declining to award interest on the contractual sum solely because the contract was silent on interest. The court found that, under Section 26(2) of the Civil Procedure Act and established case law, courts have discretion to award interest in commercial transactions to compensate a party who has been deprived of the use of their money. The respondent/cross appellant was kept out of the use of UGX 85,000,000 since the date of filing the suit, justifying an award of interest. The court set aside the trial judge's order on interest and substi…

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• Breach Of Contract
• Award Of Interest
• General Damages
• Discretionary Powers
• Contract Enforcement

Lunkuse & Another v Nassali

Lunkuse & Another v Nassali (Miscellaneous Application 671 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 29 (11 February 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 671 of 2024

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The High Court Land Division dismissed an application for leave to appeal, finding no arguable grounds and holding that the trial judge properly relied on counsel’s mistake principle.

• Leave To Appeal
• Extension Of Time
• Preliminary Objection
• Discretionary Powers
• Mistake Of Counsel
• Leave-to-appeal

Zimu Construction Company Limited v Excel Insurance Limited

Zimu Construction Company Limited v Excel Insurance Limited (Miscellaneous Application 1 of 2023) [2023] UGIAT 5 (23 June 2023)

Court

Insurance Appeals Tribunal (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 1 of 2023

Judges

Nangono Namakiika, chairperson, Mayanja, Panel Member, Okotha, Mayinja. Panel Member

The Tribunal dismissed an application for leave to appeal out of time, holding that the delay was not justified by the death of a co-director.

• Enlargement Of Time
• Leave To Appeal Out Of Time
• Insurance Disputes
• Discretionary Powers
• Sufficient Cause
• Procedural Timelines

Meghani v Uganda Revenue Authority

Meghani v Uganda Revenue Authority (Civil Appeal No. 6 of 2021) [2022] UGHC 11 (12 July 2022)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 6 of 2021

The High Court dismissed a tax appeal seeking extension of time, holding that Covid-19 lockdown excuses covered only the lockdown period and not six months of later delay.

• Extension Of Time
• Tax Objection Decisions
• Statutory Interpretation
• Covid19 Lockdown Effects
• Discretionary Powers
• Withholding Tax

Umeme Limited v Nankabirwa

Umeme Limited v Nankabirwa (Miscellaneous Cause No. 154 of 2021) [2022] UGHCCD 56 (11 April 2022)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause No. 154 of 2021

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, J

The High Court dismissed Umeme Limited’s application for stay of execution pending appeal, finding no sufficient proof of substantial loss.

• Stay Of Execution
• Security For Costs
• Substantial Loss
• Discretionary Powers
• Appeal Process
• Stay-of-execution

Kansai Plascon (U) Limited v Uganda Revenue Authority

Kansai Plascon (U) Limited v Uganda Revenue Authority (Tax Application No. Tribunal 135 of 2020) [2021] UGTAT 2 (18 May 2021)

Court

Tax Appeals Tribunal (Uganda)

Case number

Tax Application No. Tribunal 135 of 2020

Judges

Katwe, Panel Member, Akabway, Mugenyi, Chairperson

The Tribunal dismissed an application to extend time to object to a tax assessment, finding the delay unjustified and the Commissioner's refusal reasonable.

• Extension Of Time
• Tax Assessment Objection
• Discretionary Powers
• Covid 19 Impact
• Judicial Review
• Procedural Fairness

Community Justice and Anti Corruption Forum v Law Council and Anor

Community Justice and Anti Corruption Forum v Law Council and Anor (Miscellaneous Cause No. 301 of 2016) [2021] UGHCCD 19 (16 April 2021)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause No. 301 of 2016

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, J

The High Court dismissed a judicial review challenge to Law Council approval of a law firm name, holding the application was out of time and lacked sufficient interest.

• Judicial Review
• Mandamus
• Discretionary Powers
• Standing
• Regulatory Approval
• Judicial-review

Magombe v Uganda

Magombe v Uganda (Criminal Reference 13 of 2020) [2021] UGSC 70 (10 February 2021)

Court

Supreme Court of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Reference 13 of 2020

Judge

Arach-Amoko, JSC, Opio-Aweri, JSC, Muhanguzi, JSC

The Supreme Court held that while the 1995 Constitution does not expressly provide for the right to apply for bail pending appeal, it does not prohibit it either. Rule 6(2) of the Supreme Court Rules, enacted under the Judicature Act pursuant to constitutional authority, provides for such applications and is not inconsistent with the Constitution. The right to apply for bail pending appeal exists, but its grant is discretionary and subject to demonstration of exceptional and unusual circumstances, which the applicant failed to establish. The applicant did not plead or prove any exceptional ci…

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• Bail Pending Appeal
• Constitutional Interpretation
• Jurisdiction Of Supreme Court
• Exceptional Circumstances
• Presumption Of Innocence
• Discretionary Powers

Kasai Plascon (U) Limited v Uganda Revenue Authority (Application No. TAT 135 of 2020)

Kasai Plascon (U) Limited v Uganda Revenue Authority (Application No. TAT 135 of 2020) [2020] UGTAT 28 (11 September 2020)

Court

Tax Appeals Tribunal (Uganda)

Case number

Application No. TAT 135 of 2020

Judges

Katwe, Panel Member, Akabway, Mugenyi, Chairperson

The Tribunal dismissed Kansai Plascon’s application to extend time to object to a tax assessment, finding no illegality, irrationality, or impropriety in URA’s refusal.

• Extension Of Time
• Tax Assessment Objection
• Discretionary Powers
• Covid 19 Impact
• Judicial Review
• Tax Refunds

Uganda Health Marketing Group V Financial Intelligence Authority

Uganda Health Marketing Group V Financial Intelligence Authority (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 179 OF 2019) [2019] UGHCCD 215 (1 November 2019)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 179 OF 2019

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, J

The High Court lifted a freeze on Uganda Health Marketing Group’s bank account after finding the continued freeze during prolonged investigations unjustified.

• Freezing Orders
• Discretionary Powers
• Delay Investigations
• Right To Speedy Trial
• Abuse Of Process
• Freezing-orders