Uganda Case Law

Geraldine Ssali v Attorney General

Geraldine Ssali v Attorney General (Miscellaneous Cause 198 of 2023) [2025] UGHCCD 24 (14 February 2025)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 198 of 2023

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, J

The court held that the Parliamentary Sectoral Committee on Tourism, Trade, and Industry acted within its legal mandate under the Constitution and the Rules of Procedure of Parliament when it inquired into the utilization of the supplementary budget. The applicant was given multiple opportunities to be heard, including oral and written submissions, and the process met the requirements of procedural fairness under Article 42 of the Constitution. The court distinguished between the right to just and fair treatment in administrative decisions and the right to a fair hearing before a court, findi…

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• Judicial Review
• Procedural Fairness
• Parliamentary Committee Powers
• Natural Justice

Allibhai & 2 Others v Attorney General

Allibhai & 2 Others v Attorney General (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSES NO. 70, 117 & 119 OF 2020) [2020] UGHCCD 216 (7 October 2020)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

MISCELLANEOUS CAUSES NO. 70, 117 & 119 OF 2020

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, J

The High Court held that COSASE’s inquiry was amenable to judicial review, but the applicants’ challenge was premature and speculative, so the consolidated applications were dismissed with costs.

• Judicial Review
• Parliamentary Committee Powers
• Separation Of Powers
• Fair Hearing
• Ultra Vires Actions
• Sub Judice Rule