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Civil Procedure [2025] UGHCCD 47

Ssenyondo v Njuki

Ssenyondo v Njuki (Miscellaneous Application 166 of 2022) [2025] UGHCCD 47 (26 February 2025)

The High Court of Uganda found the respondent in contempt for disobeying a court order on office bearers of Juma & Zukuuli Muslim Group and ordered 6 months’ civil imprisonment.

  • Contempt Of Court
  • Enforcement Of Court Orders
  • Remedies For Disobedience
  • Judicial Authority
  • Contempt-of-court
  • Enforcement-of-court-orders
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Civil Procedure [2025] UGHCCD 48

Ssenyondo v Galiwango & 5 Others

Ssenyondo v Galiwango & 5 Others (Miscellaneous Application 971 of 2024) [2025] UGHCCD 48 (26 February 2025)

The High Court found several respondents in contempt for disobeying orders on Juma & Zukuuli Trust management, issuing arrest warrants and custodial sanctions.

  • Contempt Of Court
  • Enforcement Of Court Orders
  • Trust Property Management
  • Judicial Authority
  • Contempt-of-court
  • Civil-procedure
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Civil Procedure [2022] UGHCCD 46

Attorney General v Male Mabirizi.K Kiwanuka

Attorney General v Male Mabirizi.K Kiwanuka (Miscellaneous Application No. 843 of 2021) [2022] UGHCCD 46 (27 January 2022)

The Attorney General, though not a party to the original proceedings, had locus to bring the application for contempt as a matter of public interest in the administration of justice. The respondent's repeated statements and posts on his Twitter handle and Facebook page, which attacked the character and competence of Justice Phillip Odoki, imputed improper motives, and undermined the authority of the High Court, amounted to contempt of court. The respondent's evasive denial of ownership of the social media accounts was not credible, and the evidence established that he was responsible for the…

  • Contempt Of Court
  • Judicial Authority
  • Freedom Of Expression
  • Locus Standi
  • Social Media Conduct
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Land And Property [2021] UGHCLD 175

Nakintu v Kiraza

Nakintu v Kiraza (Civil Appeal No. 29 of 2015) [2021] UGHCLD 175 (8 November 2021)

The High Court allowed the appeal after finding the trial magistrate had been retired before delivering judgment, rendering the lower court decision a nullity.

  • Judicial Authority
  • Jurisdiction Of Magistrate
  • Illegality In Judicial Process
  • Nullity Of Judgment
  • Judicial-authority
  • Jurisdiction
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