Uganda v Babirye (Criminal Appeal 6 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 824 (9 September 2024)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Criminal Appeal 6 of 2024
Judge
Lubega, J
The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal, upholding an acquittal because the prosecution failed to prove participation through the audio recording and related electronic evidence.
Otim v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 61 of 2019) [2024] UGCA 154 (28 June 2024)
Court
Court of Appeal of Uganda
Case number
Criminal Appeal 61 of 2019
Judge
Buteera, DCJ, Mulyagonja, JA, Monica K. Mugenyi, JA
The Court of Appeal held that the trial judge correctly applied the amended Penal Code Act regarding the definition of a deadly weapon, and was not bound by the earlier Birumba precedent due to statutory changes. However, the court found that the prosecution failed to adduce sufficient evidence to prove the appellant's participation in the offence beyond reasonable doubt. In particular, the identification evidence was not corroborated, there was no identification parade, and crucially, the prosecution failed to produce or authenticate the cell phone records that allegedly linked the appellant…
The Industrial Court found the claimant had not proved lawful termination, ordered redeployment, and directed the employer to issue written particulars of employment.
Nablo v Wamala Nambozo and Another (Election Petition Appeal No. 028 of 2021) [2022] UGCA 350 (5 August 2022)
Court
Court of Appeal of Uganda
Case number
Election Petition Appeal No. 028 of 2021
Judge
Buteera, DCJ, Obura, JA, Bamugemereire, JA
The Court of Appeal dismissed an election petition appeal challenging a Woman MP result for Sironko District, finding no proven lack of qualifications or bribery.
Nakayiwa & 2 Ors v Attorney General (Civil Suit None of 2013) [2018] UGCommC 13 (23 May 2018)
Court
Commercial Court of Uganda
Case number
Civil Suit None of 2013
The High Court refused a late application by the Defendant to introduce a video and call another witness after years of adjournments and non-compliance.
Kalungi v Uganda (Corruption Division HCT-00-AC-CN 41 of 2015) [2016] UGHCACD 2 (28 April 2016)
Court
HC: Anti corruption Division (Uganda)
Case number
Corruption Division HCT-00-AC-CN 41 of 2015
The High Court upheld Kalungi Robert’s conviction for soliciting and receiving gratification, finding the charge sheet valid and the evidence sufficient.
A.G. of Republic of Uganda v East African Law Society and Another (Application No. 017/2014) [2014] EACJ 63 (11 September 2014) (First Instance Division)
Court
East African Court of Justice
Case number
Application No. 017/2014
Judge
Butasi JA
The East African Court of Justice struck out Uganda’s application over procedural non-compliance, holding that the admissibility issue for DVD evidence had already been addressed.
Uganda Vs Kaluuma Abdul Khariim (CR.Sc 23 of 2011) [2012] UGHC 56 (23 March 2012)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
CR.Sc 23 of 2011
The High Court convicted a Stanbic Bank clerk of causing financial loss after finding he diverted commission funds to private accounts and was responsible for the instructions.