Uganda Case Law

Mugisha v Makerere University

Mugisha v Makerere University (Miscellaneous Cause 34 of 2023) [2023] UGHCCD 328 (24 October 2023)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 34 of 2023

Judge

Douglas Karekona Singiza, J

The court held that the applicant's motion for judicial review was premature as he had not exhausted the internal remedies available under Makerere University's anti-sexual harassment framework. The university's procedures provided adequate safeguards for fair hearing and were not shown to be unduly delayed or unfair. The suspension was a preparatory measure pending disciplinary inquiry, and the right to be heard would be afforded at the appropriate stage before the University Students Disciplinary Committee. As the disciplinary process was ongoing and remedies were available, the application…

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• Judicial Review
• Exhaustion Of Local Remedies
• Fair Hearing
• University Disciplinary Procedure

Alobo Jennifer & Anyango Harriet Esther v Lira University (Review Cause 27 of 2018)

Alobo Jennifer & Anyango Harriet Esther v Lira University (Review Cause 27 of 2018) [2023] UGHC 196 (22 August 2023)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Review Cause 27 of 2018

Judge

Gaswaga, J

The High Court dismissed a judicial review application by two students after finding they had not exhausted Lira University’s internal appeal remedies.

• Judicial Review
• Exhaustion Of Local Remedies
• University Disciplinary Procedure
• Fair Hearing
• Procedural Fairness
• Judicial-review

Sserumaga v Makerere University Council and 3 Others

Sserumaga v Makerere University Council and 3 Others (Miscellaneous Cause No. 53 of 2020) [2022] UGHCCD 83 (17 May 2022)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause No. 53 of 2020

Judge

Nambayo, J

The High Court dismissed a judicial review application against Makerere University as premature because the applicant had not exhausted internal university remedies.

• Judicial Review
• Exhaustion Of Remedies
• University Disciplinary Procedure
• Natural Justice
• Judicial-review
• Exhaustion-of-remedies

Ssewanyana v Kampala International University

Ssewanyana v Kampala International University (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO.207 OF 2018) [2019] UGHCCD 48 (25 February 2019)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO.207 OF 2018

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, J

The High Court held that a student’s judicial review application against Kampala International University was premature because internal university appeal remedies had not been exhausted.

• Judicial Review
• Exhaustion Of Remedies
• University Disciplinary Procedure
• Academic Decisions
• Judicial-review
• Exhaustion-of-remedies

Kisomose v Academic Registrar Mbarara University of Science & Technology & Anor (Hct-05-cv-ma-089-2009)

Kisomose v Academic Registrar Mbarara University of Science & Technology & Anor (Hct-05-cv-ma-089-2009) [2009] UGHC 237 (22 October 2009)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Hct-05-cv-ma-089-2009

Judge

Gidudu, J

The court found that the applicant was afforded a fair hearing: he was informed of the charges, given an opportunity to respond in writing and orally, and the committee chaired by the Vice Chancellor made the decision to discontinue him. The process followed the relevant Examination Regulations, which empower the Academic Registrar to communicate such decisions. Rule 30 of the University Rules does not apply to academic disciplinary matters. The applicant's arguments regarding lack of jurisdiction and procedural unfairness were not supported by the evidence or applicable regulations. The cour…

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• Judicial Review
• Certiorari
• Mandamus
• Fair Hearing
• Ultra Vires
• University Disciplinary Procedure

In Re: The Decision of Makerere University Academic Regisrar To Dismiss Byamukama Edson & In Re: An Application To Apply for Leave To apply for Extension of time within which to apply for leave to apply for mandamus & Certiorari

In Re: The Decision of Makerere University Academic Regisrar To Dismiss Byamukama Edson & In Re: An Application To Apply for Leave To apply for Extension of time within which to apply for leave to apply for mandamus & Certiorari (Miscellaneous Cause No. 1 (Miscellaneous Cause No. 185 of 2007) [2008] UGHC 36 (2 May 2008)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause No. 185 of 2007

The High Court of Uganda extended time for Edson Byamukama to seek judicial review of Makerere University’s handling of his dismissal appeal, citing inordinate delay and fairness.

• Judicial Review
• Extension Of Time
• Right To Be Heard
• University Disciplinary Procedure
• Judicial-review
• Extension-of-time