Wettaka Francis v Attorney General
Wettaka Francis v Attorney General (Civil Suit 30 of 2020) [2022] UGHC 110 (1 November 2022)
The High Court retains unlimited original jurisdiction in all matters, including employment disputes, unless expressly limited by the Constitution. The Employment Act does not oust this jurisdiction. However, territorial jurisdiction is determined by where the cause of action arose. Since the Plaintiff's employment and alleged unlawful termination occurred in Katwe, Kampala, the High Court at Jinja lacks territorial jurisdiction. The proper forum is the High Court at Kampala. Rather than dismissing the suit, the court ordered its transfer to the appropriate court to avoid illegality and ensur…
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- Unlawful Termination
- Territorial Jurisdiction
- Subject Matter Jurisdiction
- Employment Disputes
- High Court Jurisdiction