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Etyangat v Soroti Municipal Council (Civil Suit 7 of 2019) [2024] UGHC 796 (28 August 2024)
The High Court held that Soroti Municipal Council unlawfully opened a road in a forest reserve and felled trees without NFA authorization, awarding general damages and costs.
Human Rights Network For Journalists Ltd and Another v Attorney General (Constitutional Petition No. 25 of 2018) [2023] UGCC 97 (17 March 2023)
The Constitutional Court found that the challenged provisions of the Uganda Communications Act, 2013 do not violate the constitutional rights to freedom of the press, property, equality, or fair administrative treatment. The Minister's oversight of the Uganda Communications Commission and related bodies is aimed at ensuring accountability and efficiency, and does not amount to unconstitutional interference. Licensing requirements for disposal of radio communications apparatus, while constituting a limitation on property rights, are reasonable and justifiable in a free and democratic society.…
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Libra Court Bailiffs& Auctioneers v National Water and Sewerage Corporation (Application No. 5 of 2022) [2022] UGPPDPAAT 5 (4 March 2022)
The Tribunal dismissed a procurement review challenge, holding that the bidding process was properly approved, the license waiver was lawful, and post-qualification was not required.
Game Concepts Limited & Another v National Lotteries & Gaming Regulatory Board & Another (Constitutional Petition 51 of 2017) [2021] UGCC 46 (7 December 2021)
The Constitutional Court of Uganda dismissed a challenge to gaming regulations, holding the limits on licensing, fees, capital, and location were justified.
Musoke v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 60 of 2020) [2021] UGHCCRD 69 (17 June 2021)
The High Court dismissed Patrick Mukose’s criminal appeal, upholding convictions for creating a public nuisance at a school and operating an unapproved boarding section.
Mukose v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 60 of 2020) [2021] UGHCCRD 103 (17 June 2021)
The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal against convictions for nuisance and operating a school boarding extension without permission, confirming the fine and orders.
Ham Enterprises Limited & 2 Others v Diamond Trust Bank (U) Limited & Another (Miscellaneous Application 654 of 2020) [2020] UGCommC 172 (7 October 2020)
The High Court struck out the defence and entered judgment for the applicants, holding that the respondents' credit transactions and agency arrangements were unlawful under Uganda's banking laws.
Nixon Balikoowa v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 0221 of 2014) [2020] UGCA 48 (18 February 2020)
The Court of Appeal quashed Nixon Balikoowa’s embezzlement conviction, upheld his conviction for transacting financial institutions business without a licence, and set aside the related orders.
MK Creditors v Owora Patrick (Civil Suit No. 533 of 2013) [2015] UGCommC 20 (29 January 2015)
The High Court dismissed a credit suit after finding the loan agreement illegal for excessive interest and for a kibanja transfer clause contrary to land law.
Bank of Uganda v Caring for Orphans, Widows and Elderly Limited (Civil Appeal 35 of 2007) [2008] UGCA 21 (24 October 2008)
The Court of Appeal held that the Bank of Uganda acted within its statutory powers under section 118 of the Financial Institutions Act and section 4 of the Micro-Finance Deposit-Taking Institutions Act when it froze the respondent's bank accounts. The statutes do not require a hearing before such action, especially where there is suspicion of criminal activity or unlicensed operation. The respondent's refusal to allow access to its books constituted prima facie evidence of unlicensed activity. The right to a fair hearing, while fundamental, does not override clear statutory provisions designe…
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