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Uganda v Byaruhanga (Criminal Session Case 55 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 1099 (4 December 2024)
The High Court acquitted the accused of aggravated defilement, finding the medical evidence inconsistent and the prosecution proof insufficient beyond reasonable doubt.
Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited v Odoro Susan (Civil Appeal 89 of 2018) [2024] UGHCCD 118 (29 July 2024)
High Court dismissed Stanbic Bank’s appeal, upheld enforcement of a workers’ compensation award, and held the employer’s evidence did not rebut the work-related injury presumption.
Katsigazi v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 175 of 2014) [2023] UGCA 194 (1 August 2023)
The Court of Appeal found that the contradictions in the prosecution evidence were minor and did not go to the root of the case. The medical report was admitted by consent and corroborated the victim's and her mother's testimony. The trial court was correct in finding that the prosecution proved the sexual act beyond reasonable doubt. However, the appellate court held that the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive and inconsistent with sentencing precedents for aggravated defilement, especially considering the appellant was a first offender, young, and had spent significant time on remand…
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Uganda v Edemacu (Criminal Session Case 56 of 2023) [2023] UGHC 313 (20 July 2023)
The High Court convicted the accused of rape, finding the victim’s evidence credible, supported by medical evidence, and proving lack of consent and identity beyond reasonable doubt.
Otim v Uganda (HCT-09-CR-CM-0013 of 2017) [2017] UGHCCRD 79 (28 April 2017)
The High Court dismissed a bail application based on alleged grave illness, finding the medical letter from a prison clinical officer insufficient.
Ntambala v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 0177 of 2007) [2015] UGCA 8 (11 February 2015)
The Court of Appeal found that the trial judge properly evaluated the evidence and that the conviction was supported by sufficient corroboration from independent witnesses (PW5, PW6, PW7) who confirmed material particulars of the victim's account. The absence of medical evidence of bruises or injuries did not undermine the credibility of the victim, as the law does not require proof of recent hymen rupture for a conviction of defilement. The defence of alibi was considered and rejected, as the appellant was arrested at the scene of the crime in broad daylight, placing him at the locus at the…
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Kitara v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 0014 of 2013) [2013] UGHCCRD 65 (22 October 2013)
The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal against a conviction for assault occasioning actual bodily harm, finding the evidence and medical report supported the trial court’s decision.
Uganda v Tibagwa (Criminal Case No. 0004 of 2011) [2013] UGHCCRD 41 (10 September 2013)
The High Court convicted Tibagwa Bala of rape, finding the complainant’s evidence and medical report proved intercourse without consent beyond reasonable doubt.
Namuyimba v Uganda (Crim. Applic. No. 37 of 2012) [2012] UGCA 35 (15 November 2012)
The Court of Appeal granted bail pending appeal after finding the applicant’s breast-implant condition amounted to grave illness requiring specialized treatment.
Turyatemba v Musinguzi (Hct Civil Appeal No.035 of 2007) [2012] UGHC 155 (7 August 2012)
The High Court upheld liability and a UGX 12 million damages award for injuries from reckless driving, dismissing the appeal with costs.
