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Odongo v Kasana and Anor (HCT-04-CV-MA 207 of 2009) [2010] UGHCEP 1 (15 June 2010)
The High Court declined to extend time to hear an election petition, holding that no special circumstances were shown and that the applicant had been dilatory.
Akora v Wasugirya and 2 Ors (Miscellaneous Application No. 39 of 2002) [2002] UGHCEP 1 (24 May 2002)
The applicant failed to demonstrate any special circumstances justifying the enlargement of time to file the election petition. The alleged delay due to the late receipt of tally sheets was not substantiated, as the evidence showed that no request for tally sheets was made by the applicant or his counsel to the Electoral Commission. The affidavits supporting the application contained contradictions and falsehoods, undermining their reliability. The applicant was aware of the time-barred status of his petition as early as 5th March 2002 but delayed further before filing the application for lea…
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Ssembuya v All Port Freight Service Uganda Limited (Civil Application No. 15 of 1998) [1999] UGSC 41 (6 May 1999)
The Supreme Court granted a stay of execution pending a second appeal, finding special circumstances in joint liability and ordering further security.
Bijja Robbert V Uganda (Misc. Appl. No. 21/95) [1995] UGHC 13 (28 November 1995)
The High Court at Jinja granted bail to a 17-year-old applicant charged with defilement, relying on his age and the State’s non-opposition, subject to strict conditions.
Kaara Kasim V Uganda (Misc. Appl. No. 19 of 1995) [1995] UGHC 14 (8 November 1995)
The High Court of Uganda granted bail to a 16-year-old accused of defilement, relying on youth, epilepsy, schooling, and the state's lack of objection.
Tenywa v Uganda (Misc.App.No.14 of 1995) [1995] UGHC 28 (30 October 1995)
The High Court at Jinja granted bail to a defilement आरोपी on grounds of grave sickness, accepting medical evidence of heart failure and setting cash, surety, and reporting conditions.
Christopher Lubaale V Uganda (Misc. Appl. No. 2 of 1995) [1995] UGHC 1 (6 April 1995)
The court held that the applicant failed to demonstrate special circumstances warranting bail pending appeal. The applicant's health condition (AIDS), while sympathetic, is not a legal ground for bail, as there is no authority supporting illness as a basis for release. The applicant did not establish that his appeal had high chances of success, nor did he show that there would be substantial delay in hearing the appeal, given that the lower court record was ready and the Resident Judge was available. Equitable considerations, such as compliance with earlier bail conditions, are not relevant p…
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Muwanga v Uganda (Misc. Application No. 4/94) [1994] UGHCCRD 4 (16 March 1994)
The High Court of Uganda granted bail to an accused facing a false-cheque charge after finding that his HIV/AIDS condition amounted to grave sickness.
Mashukano samba v Uganda (Criminal Application 141 of 1993) [1994] UGHC 83 (4 February 1994)
The High Court granted the accused bail after finding special circumstances under section 14A and accepting the sureties as substantial.
Mashukano v Uganda (Criminal Miscellaneous Application 141 of 1993) [1993] UGHC 76 (20 December 1993)
The High Court granted bail to the accused, finding special circumstances under section 14A of the Trial on Indictments Decree and accepting the sureties offered.
