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Uganda v Byaruhanga (Criminal Session Case 55 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 1099 (4 December 2024)
The High Court acquitted the accused of aggravated defilement, finding the medical evidence inconsistent and the prosecution proof insufficient beyond reasonable doubt.
Uganda v Ssegonga Musa (Criminal Session 131 of 2017) [2023] UGHC 245 (11 October 2023)
The court found that PW3's oral testimony in court was materially inconsistent with his prior police statement, demonstrating a departure from his earlier position and undermining his credibility. The court, guided by Okwanga Anthony v Uganda and relevant statutory provisions, held that it has discretion to declare a witness hostile where such inconsistencies exist. The court rejected the defence's argument regarding the reading back of the police statement, noting that PW3 acknowledged and signed the statement. The court further held, following Rajesh Yadav & Anr. v State of U.P. and related…
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Uganda v Katumba and 2 Others (HCT-00-CR-SC 619 of 2020) [2023] UGHCCRD 174 (15 September 2023)
The High Court in Kampala acquitted three accused persons of aggravated robbery, and one accused also of rape, after finding the identification evidence unreliable.
Nabagala Margaret & Anor Vs. Uganda (Crim. CAse No. 14 of 2010) [2011] UGHC 58 (9 May 2011)
The High Court allowed a criminal appeal, quashing corruption convictions after finding material inconsistencies in the prosecution evidence and inadequate evaluation of the defence.
Bainomugisha v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 20 of 2002) [2004] UGSC 50 (17 February 2004)
The Supreme Court of Uganda dismissed a murder appeal, holding that the prosecution evidence was properly evaluated and that self-defence and provocation were not established.
Uganda v Mutasya (Criminal Session Case 72 of 1992) [1994] UGHC 101 (8 September 1994)
The High Court held that contradictory and unreliable prosecution evidence did not establish a prima facie case of murder, and acquitted the accused.
Uganda v Mutasya (Criminal Session Case 78 of 1992) [1994] UGHC 81 (8 July 1994)
The High Court of Uganda held that contradictory and unreliable prosecution evidence failed to establish a prima facie case on a murder charge.
Rashidi v Rex (Criminal Appeal No. 193 of 1951) [1951] EACA 298 (1 January 1951)
The conviction was unsafe because the identification evidence was unreliable, marred by discrepancies and credibility issues among key witnesses. The method of comparing footprints was legally inadequate, and the plan of the scene was not properly proved. The trial judge misdirected himself regarding the position and visibility of witnesses, and failed to critically assess the evidence against the appellant. The absence of blood on the appellant's clothing further weakened the prosecution's case. The cumulative effect of these deficiencies meant that the prosecution did not establish guilt be…
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Wana v Rex (Cri'rhirial Appe'al"No.-217 of ‘1950.) [1951] EACA 148 (1 January 1951)
The Court of Appeal set aside a murder conviction after finding the trial judge failed to consider that key witnesses had a strong motive to shift blame from a co-accused.
Mwomezi and Others v Reginam (Criminal Appeal No. 194 of 1955) [1950] EACA 434 (1 January 1950)
Criminal appeal on arson, attempted murder and conspiracy. The Court upheld convictions and held that cross-examination evidence about other misconduct was admissible only to assess the witness's credibility.
