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Uganda v Kato (Session Case 11 of 2022) [2023] UGHCICD 5 (9 November 2023)
The High Court ICD confirmed charges against Kato Innocent alias Mulondo for aggravated trafficking in children and aggravated defilement.
Uganda v Nansubuga & 2 Others (Session Case 9 of 2023) [2023] UGHCICD 6 (22 January 2023)
Confirmation-of-charges ruling in an anti-terrorism case. The High Court declined to confirm all counts, finding the prosecution had not shown substantial grounds to believe the accused committed the offences.
Igamu v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 78 of 2013) [2020] UGCA 73 (30 June 2020)
The Court of Appeal upheld Igamu Joanita’s conviction for causing financial loss, finding sufficient evidence, no error in admitting the statement, and no basis to disturb sentence or compensation.
Ssenoga Sempala Jafari V Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 34 of 2005) [2009] UGCA 52 (14 December 2009)
The Court of Appeal found that the trial judge correctly evaluated the identification evidence. The presence of light during the robbery, the proximity and duration of the observation by the witnesses, and the appellant's conduct upon arrest were all considered. The identification parade, though not strictly in accordance with recommended practice, was held and the appellant was properly picked out by the witnesses. The court held that the appellant's participation was proved beyond reasonable doubt and that the trial judge's findings were correct. The appeal was dismissed, and the conviction…
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Abdulrehman v Regina (Criminal Appeal No. 261 of 1952) [1952] EACA 300 (1 January 1952)
The court held that a prima facie case of conscious possession was enough to call for an explanation under Penal Code section 319(2), and the magistrate could reject uncontradicted defence evidence.
Rex v Karia and Mawji (Criminal Appeals Nos. 24 and 25 of 1948, Consolidated) [1949] EACA 30 (1 January 1949)
The Court of Appeal upheld convictions for conspiracy to export diamonds and unlawful possession, but reduced both sentences as excessive.
Rex v Gidoomal (Criminal Appeal No. 156 of 1944 (Case Stated)) [1944] EACA 3 (1 January 1944)
The court held that cheap English shirts were not “like or similar” to Van Heusen shirts for price-control purposes, and the Price Controller’s certificate stood unrebutted.
