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High Court of Uganda

The High Court of Uganda is the third court of record in order of hierarchy and has unlimited original jurisdiction, which means that it can try any case of any value or crime of any magnitude. Appeals from all Magistrates Courts go to the High Court. 

The High Court is headed by the Honorable Principal Judge who is responsible for the administration of the court and has supervisory powers over Magistrate's courts. 

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March 1997
Haji Muluya v Waibi Wamulongo and Others (Election Petition 22 of 1997) [1997] UGHC 17 (24 March 1997)
Election set aside: winning candidate lacked requisite education and his nomination was invalid, necessitating a fresh poll.
* Election law – qualifications for membership of Parliament – A‑level or statutory equivalent – proof and recognition of foreign/professional diplomas. * Election law – nomination requirements – validity of nomination paper – minimum number and validity of supporting signatures. * Evidence – standard and burden of proof in election petitions – preponderance of probability but clear proof required; burden may shift when facts are peculiarly within a party’s knowledge. * Election law – allegations of malpractice – necessity to prove substantial effect on result before setting aside election.
 24 March 1997
Hajji Muluya Mustaphar v Alupakusadhi Waiibi Wamulongo and Others (Election Petition 22 of 1996) [1997] UGHC 36 (24 March 1997)
Election set aside for invalid nomination and lack of required candidate qualifications; fresh election ordered.
Electoral law — Candidate qualifications (A-level or equivalent) — Burden and standard of proof in election petitions — Nomination formalities (minimum signatures) — Material nomination defects vitiate election — Malpractice must substantially affect result to void election.
 24 March 1997