Uganda Case Law

Rugo Farm Company v Attorney General of the Republic of Burundi

Rugo Farm Company v Attorney General of the Republic of Burundi (Reference No.14 of 2018) [2022] EACJ 3 (7 April 2022) (First Instance Division)

Court

East African Court of Justice

Case number

Reference No.14 of 2018

Judge

Masara PJ, Muhumuza J, Nyawello J, Wejuli J

The East African Court of Justice has jurisdiction to determine the legality of Partner State actions alleged to infringe the Treaty, even if arising from domestic court decisions, provided the Reference challenges Treaty compliance. The Reference was filed within the prescribed two-month period after notification of the impugned decision. The contract for the sale of land by Ruzizi Company to the Applicant was legal, supported by government authorization and registration, and not contradicted by evidence from the Respondent. The Special Court of Lands and Other Assets violated Article 230(3)…

Source excerpt

• Property Rights
• Contract Validity
• Constitutional Supremacy
• Rule Of Law
• Jurisdiction Of Regional Courts
• Remedies And Compensation

Alacu v Attorney General (Complaint No: SRT/202/2007)

Alacu v Attorney General (Complaint No: SRT/202/2007) [2016] UGHRC 24 (31 October 2016)

Court

Uganda Human Rights Commission

Case number

Complaint No: SRT/202/2007

Judge

Meddie Mulumba - Commissioner

The Tribunal found that Alacu Steven was unlawfully detained and subjected to torture or cruel treatment by UPDF soldiers and police, awarding UGX 6,000,000 compensation.

• Personal Liberty
• Torture And Cruel Treatment
• Unlawful Detention
• Vicarious Liability
• Remedies And Compensation
• Personal-liberty