Uganda Case Law

Spenser George William v Abas Agaba Mugisa and Anor

Spenser George William v Abas Agaba Mugisa and Anor (Election Petition No. 6 of 2016) [2016] UGHCEP 38 (4 June 2016)

Court

Election Petitions of Uganda

Case number

Election Petition No. 6 of 2016

The court found that the petition was fatally defective due to lack of specific pleadings and credible affidavit evidence supporting the alleged malpractices and election offences. The applicant failed to prove, to the required standard, that the 1st respondent or his agents committed bribery, intimidation, or other electoral offences with the respondent's knowledge, consent, or approval. The evidence presented was largely generalized, hearsay, or unsupported by particulars such as names, dates, or documentary proof. The court further held that the applicant did not establish that any noncomp…

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• Parliamentary Elections
• Electoral Malpractice
• Burden Of Proof
• Bribery Of Voters
• Intimidation
• Noncompliance With Electoral Laws

Shaban Sadiq Nkutu v Asuman Kyafu and Another (HC-03-CV-EP-0008-2006) (HC-03-CV-EP-0008-2006)

Shaban Sadiq Nkutu v Asuman Kyafu and Another (HC-03-CV-EP-0008-2006) (HC-03-CV-EP-0008-2006) [2006] UGHC 57 (20 December 2006)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HC-03-CV-EP-0008-2006

The High Court dismissed an election petition challenging the Iganga LC V Chairmanship results, finding the alleged malpractice unproven and not shown to affect the outcome.

• Electoral Malpractice
• Bribery And Intimidation
• Use Of Government Resources
• Appointment Of Election Officials
• Ballot Staffing
• Tallying And Result Manipulation

Rex v Jamnadas and Others

Rex v Jamnadas and Others (Criminal Appeals No. 111, 112, 113, 114 and 115 of 1946) [1946] EACA 38 (1 January 1946)

Court

East African Court of Appeal

Case number

Criminal Appeals No. 111, 112, 113, 114 and 115 of 1946

Judge

Graham Paul CJ, Pearson J, Sheridan CJ

The Court of Appeal for Eastern Africa held that intimidation used to recruit labour could amount to unlawful means in conspiracy, and that imperfect charge particulars caused no injustice.

• Conspiracy
• Unlawful Means
• Intimidation
• Wrongful Confinement
• Criminal-conspiracy
• Unlawful-means