Uganda Case Law

Secretary General of East African Community v Amudo (Application No. 15 of 2012)

Secretary General of East African Community v Amudo (Application No. 15 of 2012) [2013] EACJ 34 (2 May 2013) (First Instance Division)

Court

East African Court of Justice

Case number

Application No. 15 of 2012

Judge

Arach-Amoko DPJ, Lenaola J, Mkwawa J

The limitation period prescribed by Article 30(2) of the Treaty applies exclusively to proceedings instituted under Article 30, which concern references challenging the legality of acts, regulations, directives, or actions of Partner States or institutions of the Community. Article 31, which governs disputes between the Community and its employees arising out of terms and conditions of employment or the application and interpretation of Staff Rules and Regulations, is a distinct jurisdictional provision and does not incorporate the two-month limitation period. The procedures for instituting p…

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• Limitation Periods
• Jurisdiction Of Regional Courts
• Interpretation Of Treaty Provisions
• Employment Disputes
• Staff Rules And Regulations

East African Law Society and Others v AG of Kenya and Others (Application 9 of 2007)

East African Law Society and Others v AG of Kenya and Others (Application 9 of 2007) [2007] EACJ 2 (11 July 2007)

Court

East African Court of Justice

Case number

Application 9 of 2007

Judge

Arach-Amoko J, Mulenga J, Mulwa J, Nsekela J, Ole Keiwua P

The East African Court of Justice held that the applicants had standing, but refused an interim injunction because the Treaty amendments had already been implemented.

• Treaty Amendment Process
• Public Interest Litigation
• Locus Standi
• Injunctive Relief
• Interpretation Of Treaty Provisions
• Locus-standi