Makerere University v Prof. John Jean Barya & Others
Makerere University v Prof. John Jean Barya & Others (Miscellaneous Application 639 of 2024) [2024] UGHCCD 179 (1 November 2024)
The court found that the principles governing temporary injunctions are well settled: the applicant must show a prima facie case with a likelihood of success, a risk of irreparable harm not compensable by damages, and that the balance of convenience favors granting the order. The court determined that the issues raised by the respondents, including preliminary objections regarding the legal status of the Tribunal and alleged abuse of process, are better addressed in the main applications where fuller evidence and argument can be presented. Given the risk of setting a bad precedent and fetteri…
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- Temporary Injunctions
- Judicial Review Of Tribunal Decisions
- University Governance
- Public Body Decision Challenge