Baku Obudra v Attorney General (Misc Cause 264 of 2020)
Baku Obudra v Attorney General (Misc Cause 264 of 2020) [2024] UGHCCD 130 (24 April 2024)
The court found no evidence that the Applicant was discriminated against or denied equal protection under Article 21, nor that his right to a fair hearing under Article 28(1) was violated, as there was no hearing within the constitutional meaning. The right to practice his profession under Article 40(2) was not infringed, as failure to shortlist did not prevent him from continuing his legal practice. The court held that the Judicial Service Commission acted on adverse reports from the Law Council and Uganda Law Society, and the Applicant was subsequently shortlisted after clearance. Allegatio…
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- Judicial Appointments
- Right To Fair Hearing
- Equality And Non Discrimination
- Access To Information
- Professional Practice Rights