Nabasirye & Anor v Electoral Commission & Anor
Nabasirye & Anor v Electoral Commission & Anor (Miscellaneous Application No. 456 of 2015) [2015] UGHCEP 2 (1 December 2015)
The High Court has jurisdiction to entertain claims for infringement of civic rights under Article 50 of the Constitution, notwithstanding the existence of specific electoral laws. The Applicants have locus standi to bring the suit as their claim is based on alleged violation of their constitutional rights to proper representation. The objections based on electoral statutes and misidentification of parties are distinguishable and not sustainable in this context. The discrepancies in the 2nd Respondent's academic credentials and names raise triable issues that warrant judicial investigation. T…
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- Temporary Injunction
- Fundamental Rights
- Locus Standi
- Parliamentary Nomination
- Academic Qualification Disputes