Uganda Case Law

Isingoma v Law Development Centre

Isingoma v Law Development Centre (Miscellaneous Cause 344 of 2020) [2024] UGHCCD 123 (12 July 2024)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 344 of 2020

Judge

Douglas Karekona Singiza, J

The court held that while the respondent's affidavit in reply was filed late and without prior permission, the applicant suffered no prejudice as he was able to respond, and substantive justice in human rights matters requires a liberal approach to technicalities. The plea of res judicata was rejected because the previous case between the parties was dismissed on technical grounds and not on its merits. The principle of estoppel was found inapplicable, as exhaustion of internal remedies and repeated failure of examinations do not bar a litigant from seeking enforcement of constitutional right…

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• Right To Fair Hearing
• Equality And Non Discrimination
• Judicial Review Of Administrative Action
• Estoppel
• Res Judicata

Baku Obudra v Attorney General (Misc Cause 264 of 2020)

Baku Obudra v Attorney General (Misc Cause 264 of 2020) [2024] UGHCCD 130 (24 April 2024)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Misc Cause 264 of 2020

Judge

Nambayo, J

The court found no evidence that the Applicant was discriminated against or denied equal protection under Article 21, nor that his right to a fair hearing under Article 28(1) was violated, as there was no hearing within the constitutional meaning. The right to practice his profession under Article 40(2) was not infringed, as failure to shortlist did not prevent him from continuing his legal practice. The court held that the Judicial Service Commission acted on adverse reports from the Law Council and Uganda Law Society, and the Applicant was subsequently shortlisted after clearance. Allegatio…

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• Judicial Appointments
• Right To Fair Hearing
• Equality And Non Discrimination
• Access To Information
• Professional Practice Rights

Candia v Attorney General

Candia v Attorney General (Miscellaneous Cause 158 of 2018) [2024] UGHCCD 40 (18 January 2024)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 158 of 2018

Judge

Phillip Odoki, J

The High Court found that inaccessible court premises violated disability rights and the applicant advocate’s right to practice his profession, and ordered progressive accessibility measures.

• Disability Rights
• Access To Public Buildings
• Equality And Non Discrimination
• Judicial Accessibility
• Public Interest Litigation
• Disability-rights

Kalali v Attorney General & Another

Kalali v Attorney General & Another (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 35 OF 2018) [2020] UGHCCD 172 (17 June 2020)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 35 OF 2018

Judge

Mugambe, J

The High Court held that Ugandans aged 18 and above in prison or the diaspora have a constitutional right to vote, and ordered the Electoral Commission to take steps to enable registration.

• Right To Vote
• Prisoners Voting Rights
• Diaspora Voting
• Equality And Non Discrimination
• Enforcement Of Fundamental Rights
• Right-to-vote