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Mohamed v Makharran and Another (Civil Appeal No. 14 of 1956) [1950] EACA 260 (1 January 1950)
The court held that the High Court of Tanganyika could hear a guardianship dispute by originating summons, applying English procedure where the local code was silent.
In Re: Michael (An Infant) (HCT-00-FD-FC-0072-2009) [2009] UGSC 1 (24 June 2009)
The court finds that, although the Children Act imposes strict requirements for inter-country adoption, the High Court retains inherent jurisdiction to grant legal guardianship in exceptional circumstances. The applicants are non-Ugandan, non-resident, but have demonstrated suitability and commitment to the child's welfare. There are no local or resident non-Ugandan alternatives for Michael's care, and the child is currently in temporary institutional care. The best interests of the child require placement in a loving family environment, which the applicants can provide. The conflicting Court…
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