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Uganda v Bishop Muwanga (HCT-03-CR-CN 28 of 2021) [2023] UGHC 174 (23 October 2023)
The High Court allowed a criminal appeal, set aside an acquittal, and convicted the respondent of forgery and uttering a false document over a land title transfer.
Bedi v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 41 of 2021) [2021] UGHCCRD 80 (27 December 2021)
The High Court dismissed Bedi Joseph’s appeal, upholding his conviction and one-year sentence for forging or counterfeiting a trademark under section 71 of the Trademarks Act.
Uganda v Obur & 3 Others (Criminal Appeal No. 7 of 2019) [2020] UGHC 135 (14 August 2020)
The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal against acquittals for forgery, finding the alleged document was not produced and the prosecution failed to prove essential elements.
Sekandi & Anor Vs Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 246 of 2014) [2019] UGCA 180 (9 July 2019)
Second appeal against convictions for obtaining money by false pretence failed. The Court of Appeal upheld the finding that the evidence showed intent to defraud and no procedural error.
Uganda v Bamwise (HCT-00-SC 2 of 2015) [2015] UGHCACD 12 (18 June 2015)
The High Court convicted Bamwise Patrick Kakaire on four counts involving fraudulent disposal of trust property and fraudulent procurement of land titles.
Nakigude Madina v Uganda (CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 64/2007) (CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 64/2007) [2008] UGHC 8 (2 September 2008)
The High Court allowed a criminal appeal, quashed a conviction for obtaining money by false pretence, and set aside the sentence and refund order.
Chohan v The Queen (Criminal Appeal No. 165 of 1956) [1956] EACA 15 (1 January 1956)
The court upheld a theft conviction for taking a Sh. 100 note under a conditional cash-change transaction, but reduced the sentence to a fine.
Regina v Jamal (Criminal Appeal No. 115 of 1955) [1955] EACA 351 (1 January 1955)
The Court of Appeal upheld principles on criminal first appeals and restored a conviction for obtaining goods by false pretences, finding fraud could be inferred.
Patel v Regina (Criminal Appeal No. 227 of 1953) [1953] EACA 17 (1 January 1953)
The court held that while the appellant's actions involved lies and deceit, forgery under the Penal Code requires proof that the accused signed documents in the name of another without authority and with intent to defraud or deceive. The magistrate found no evidence that the appellant signed certain documents in the name of Govindji Vasanji, leading to the quashing of convictions on those counts. However, the appellant knowingly and fraudulently uttered false documents to induce the Immigration Authorities to admit J. R. Patel, and these convictions were upheld. The court distinguished betwee…
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Commissioner of Customs v Jivraj (Confirmation Case No. 684 of 1944) [1944] EACA 1 (1 January 1944)
The East African Court of Appeal set aside a customs conviction, holding that intent to defraud the revenue had to be proved by evidence and could not rest on an averment alone.
