Uganda Case Law

ASP Mugarura Steven v CP Herman Owomugisha and Anor

ASP Mugarura Steven v CP Herman Owomugisha and Anor (Miscellaneous Cause No. 419 of 2017) [2021] UGHCCD 64 (23 July 2021)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause No. 419 of 2017

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, J

The court found that the applicant's right to personal liberty under Article 23 of the Constitution was violated by the Uganda Police through repeated detentions exceeding the 48-hour constitutional limit without judicial order. The respondents did not specifically rebut the applicant's evidence regarding the duration and circumstances of his detentions, and the admissions in the respondents' affidavits supported the applicant's claims. However, the court held that the applicant failed to prove, on a balance of probabilities, that he was subjected to torture, cruel, inhuman, or degrading trea…

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• Personal Liberty
• Torture And Inhuman Treatment
• Vicarious Liability
• Public Officer Protection

Betty Tinkamanyire v Bank Of Uganda

Betty Tinkamanyire v Bank Of Uganda (Civil Suit 388 of 2003) [2005] UGHCCD 30 (17 March 2005)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 388 of 2003

Judge

Okumu Wengi, J

The High Court held that Betty Tinkamanyire’s removal from Bank of Uganda was unlawful for lack of notice, reasons, and due process, and awarded damages, pension, and costs.

• Unlawful Termination
• Summary Dismissal
• Natural Justice
• Compensation For Lost Earnings
• Damages Assessment
• Public Officer Protection

Bhatt v Principal Immigration Officer

Bhatt v Principal Immigration Officer (Civil Appeal No. 10 of 1954) [1955] EACA 135 (1 January 1955)

Court

East African Court of Appeal

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 10 of 1954

Judge

Connell J

The court held that “appeal” is not covered by “action, prosecution or proceeding” in the Public Officers’ Protection Ordinance, and remitted the matter for limitation and merits review.

• Limitation Periods
• Public Officer Protection
• Appeals Against Administrative Orders
• Immigration Control
• Administrative-law
• Civil-procedure