Uganda Case Law

Masembe Mustafa and Others v Bukenya Lydia and Others (HCT - 17 - CV- JRC - 003 - 2024)

Masembe Mustafa and Others v Bukenya Lydia and Others (HCT - 17 - CV- JRC - 003 - 2024) [2024] UGHC 1268 (26 September 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT - 17 - CV- JRC - 003 - 2024

Judge

Wolayo, J

The court found that the application was amenable to judicial review because the decision to disqualify the applicants was made by a public official acting under the mandate of Wobulenzi Town Council, a public body. However, upon examining the evidence, the court determined that the applicants were given an opportunity to be heard in a meeting convened to address complaints regarding their eligibility. The minutes and attendance list of the meeting confirmed their presence and participation. The decision to disqualify the applicants was based on clear constitutional requirements of the WTDCA,…

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• Judicial Review
• Natural Justice
• Fair Hearing
• Public Body Decisions
• Electoral Process
• Locus Standi

Atwijukye and 41 Others v Isingiro Town Council and Another

Atwijukye and 41 Others v Isingiro Town Council and Another (Miscellaneous Cause 27 of 2021) [2024] UGHC 702 (26 July 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 27 of 2021

Judge

Allan Nshimye, J

The High Court dismissed a judicial review application over flooding caused by blocked culverts, finding it out of time, unsupported by evidence, and not exhausting NEMA remedies.

• Judicial Review
• Public Body Decisions
• Environmental Management
• Procedural Timeliness
• Exhaustion Of Remedies
• Judicial-review

Abaho and Another v Kampala Capital Authority and 2 Others (Misc Cause 125 of 2023)

Abaho and Another v Kampala Capital Authority and 2 Others (Misc Cause 125 of 2023) [2024] UGHCCD 101 (31 May 2024)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Misc Cause 125 of 2023

Judge

Boniface Wamala, J

The High Court dismissed a judicial review application over Bugolobi market rent collection, holding it was premature under the Markets Act, 2023 transitional period.

• Judicial Review
• Public Body Decisions
• Market Management
• Allocation Committee
• Transitional Provisions
• Ultra Vires