Nantabala Vs Attorney General (Misc. Cause No. 030 of 2016) [2019] UGHC 17 (22 August 2019)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Misc. Cause No. 030 of 2016
Judge
Luswata, J
The High Court dismissed a judicial review challenge to the IGG’s investigation into alleged fraud in land title issuance, holding the probe was lawful despite a pending civil suit.
Baryayanga v Attorney General (Constitutional Application No. 2 of 2013) [2015] UGCC 1 (29 January 2015)
Court
Constitutional Court of Uganda
Case number
Constitutional Application No. 2 of 2013
The court found that the cabinet, after considering both the IGG's report and the Attorney General's opinion, lawfully exercised its constitutional and statutory powers by directing the cancellation of the procurement process for the Karuma Hydro Power Project. This decision was binding on all cabinet members, including the Attorney General, under the principle of collective responsibility. As the contracts committee implemented the cabinet's directive and cancelled all bids, the subject matter of the dispute ceased to exist, leaving no status quo to preserve. The court held that granting a t…
Kanakulya Ibrahim v IGG (Miscellaneous Application No.225 of 2008) (Miscellaneous Application No.225 of 2008) [2008] UGHC 41 (18 December 2008)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Miscellaneous Application No.225 of 2008
The court found that the applicant raised serious issues regarding denial of fair hearing and the scope of the IGG's powers, particularly whether the IGG acted within its constitutional and statutory mandate in recommending cancellation of academic awards and dismissal from service. The court held that these matters warrant judicial inquiry and that the applicant established a prima facie case for leave to apply for judicial review. The court further found that, given the potential for irreparable harm to the applicant's livelihood, it is just to grant leave and to stay the implementation of…