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Bikwasirwoha v Musana (HCT-01-CV-MA-0039-2025) [2025] UGHC 554 (14 July 2025)
The High Court declined to find contempt, holding that non-compliance with the land title order was not proved to be wilful and mala fide beyond reasonable doubt.
Pegasus Technologies Limited v Richard Kisembo and Karumana Safaris Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 127 of 2020) [2025] UGCommC 135 (13 June 2025)
The High Court found the respondents in contempt for removing a motor vehicle contrary to prior court orders and imposed fines, damages, and coercive sanctions.
Ssenyondo v Njuki (Miscellaneous Application 166 of 2022) [2025] UGHCCD 47 (26 February 2025)
The High Court of Uganda found the respondent in contempt for disobeying a court order on office bearers of Juma & Zukuuli Muslim Group and ordered 6 months’ civil imprisonment.
Ssenyondo v Galiwango & 5 Others (Miscellaneous Application 971 of 2024) [2025] UGHCCD 48 (26 February 2025)
The High Court found several respondents in contempt for disobeying orders on Juma & Zukuuli Trust management, issuing arrest warrants and custodial sanctions.
Kazinda v Attorney General (Constitutional Application 16 of 2020) [2024] UGCC 22 (15 November 2024)
The Constitutional Court determined that it has jurisdiction to entertain applications for redress and enforcement of its orders under Article 137(3)(b) of the Constitution, provided such applications relate directly to its prior interpretation and orders. However, the Court found that the orders issued in Constitutional Petition 30 of 2014 were stayed by the Supreme Court, rendering them unenforceable pending the outcome of the appeal. As a result, there were no operative orders with which the respondent could have failed to comply, and thus no basis for a finding of contempt. The Court furt…
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Muwanguzi v Kikayi (Miscellaneous Civil Application 78 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 983 (11 July 2024)
The High Court at Tororo found the respondent in contempt for breaching an injunction over disputed property, imposing a suspended civil prison term and a UGX 1 million fine.
Ngobi v Orishaba (Miscellaneous Application 130 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 615 (29 May 2024)
The court found that the Respondents were in contempt of the court order dated 3rd March 2023, which unambiguously directed the unconditional release of the Applicant's motor vehicle. The Respondents had effective notice of the order, as evidenced by their advocates' presence in court and subsequent correspondence. The Respondents failed to comply with the order, and their explanations did not justify non-compliance, especially since the criminal case for which the vehicle was detained had been dismissed. The court emphasized that unconditional release meant the order was to be effected absol…
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Bacumikire Fred v Mwesigye George, Busesire Geofrey & Innocent (Miscellaneous Application 338 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 5 (9 January 2024)
The High Court of Uganda held the respondents in contempt for breaching an order restraining activity on disputed land and imposed a UGX 10 million fine.
Rubadiri Shalita & Others v Mutungi & Another (Miscellaneous Application 17 of 2023) [2023] UGHC 263 (19 December 2023)
The High Court found the respondents in continued contempt for defying land-related court orders and processing titles over the disputed suit land.
Elidad Mbaziira and Others v Kabayo Grace Majoro and George Kiiza (Review Application No. 213 of 2023) [2023] UGHC 513 (29 November 2023)
The High Court partly allowed a review application over a land decree, struck out some applicants for lack of locus, set aside the 400-acre order, and ordered monetary payment instead.
