Uganda Case Law

Butsiba v Uganda

Butsiba v Uganda (Criminal Miscellaneous Application 78 of 2024) [2025] UGHCCRD 9 (17 February 2025)

Court

HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)

Case number

Criminal Miscellaneous Application 78 of 2024

Judge

Gadenya, J

The applicant has been on remand for over 180 days without committal to the High Court, qualifying him for mandatory bail under Article 23(6)(c) of the Constitution. The court found that the applicant has a fixed place of abode within its jurisdiction, supported by documentary evidence, and has presented four substantial sureties with strong personal connections and adequate social-economic standing. The court determined that these factors provide sufficient guarantees that the applicant will not abscond if granted bail. Therefore, the application for bail pending trial is allowed, subject to…

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• Bail Pending Trial
• Aggravated Defilement
• Judicial Discretion
• Sureties
• Fixed Abode

Masaba v Uganda

Masaba v Uganda (Criminal Miscellaneous Application 378 of 2024) [2024] UGHCCRD 67 (4 November 2024)

Court

HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)

Case number

Criminal Miscellaneous Application 378 of 2024

Judge

Gadenya, J

The High Court granted Masaba Alex bail pending trial for aggravated defilement, finding he had a fixed abode and four substantial sureties.

• Bail Pending Trial
• Aggravated Defilement
• Presumption Of Innocence
• Surety Requirements
• Fixed Abode
• Judicial Discretion

Eragu v Uganda

Eragu v Uganda (Criminal Miscellaneous Application 18 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 904 (13 August 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Miscellaneous Application 18 of 2024

Judge

Adonyo, J

The court found that the applicant has a fixed place of abode within the jurisdiction, as evidenced by his national ID and LC1 introductory letter. The applicant presented three substantial sureties, all of whom are older siblings, residents within the jurisdiction, and provided proper identification and LC1 letters. The court considered the absence of a criminal record or pending charges, and the applicant's undertaking not to abscond. The court applied the constitutional presumption of innocence, the right to apply for bail, and the discretionary power to grant bail under the Trial on Indic…

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• Bail Pending Trial
• Presumption Of Innocence
• Surety Requirements
• Fixed Abode
• Court Discretion

Eragu v Uganda

Eragu v Uganda (Criminal Miscellaneous Application 18 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 822 (13 August 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Miscellaneous Application 18 of 2024

Judge

Adonyo, J

The court found that the applicant has a fixed place of abode within the jurisdiction, supported by his national ID and LC1 introductory letter. The applicant presented three substantial sureties, all older relatives with verified identities and residence, who are capable of ensuring his attendance at trial. The court considered the absence of any reply or opposition from the respondent, the lack of pending charges or criminal record, and the applicant's undertaking not to abscond. Applying the constitutional and statutory principles governing bail, and balancing the applicant's right to libe…

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• Bail Application
• Aggravated Murder
• Presumption Of Innocence
• Surety Requirements
• Fixed Abode
• Court Discretion

Addabu v Uganda

Addabu v Uganda (Criminal Miscellaneous Application 11 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 719 (25 July 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Miscellaneous Application 11 of 2024

Judge

Acellam, J

The High Court at Arua granted Adabbu Francis mandatory bail, finding he had spent over 180 days on remand, had a fixed abode, and presented substantial sureties.

• Bail Application
• Remand Periods
• Exceptional Circumstances
• Sureties
• Fixed Abode
• Presumption Of Innocence

Otai v Uganda

Otai v Uganda (Criminal Miscellaneous Application 71 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 631 (8 July 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Miscellaneous Application 71 of 2023

Judge

Adonyo, J

The High Court in Soroti granted bail to an applicant charged with murder, finding a fixed abode, sound sureties, and no sufficient basis to deny release.

• Bail Application
• Murder Charge
• Presumption Of Innocence
• Surety Requirements
• Fixed Abode
• Court Discretion

Orena John Mackay vs Uganda

Orena John Mackay vs Uganda (Criminal Miscellaneous Application No. 22 of 2022) [2023] UGHC 31 (6 January 2023)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Miscellaneous Application No. 22 of 2022

Judge

Adonyo, J

The High Court at Soroti granted bail to a 77-year-old accused in an aggravated defilement case, relying on advanced age, illness, sureties and fixed abode.

• Bail
• Aggravated Defilement
• Exceptional Circumstances
• Presumption Of Innocence
• Fixed Abode
• Sureties