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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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December 2007
Uganda v Kalungi Constance (Criminal Case 443 of 2007) [2007] UGHC 43 (17 December 2007)
State proved kidnapping and participation but failed to prove force or intent to murder; convicted on lesser offence.
Criminal law – Kidnapping with intent to murder – ingredients of the offence; Evidence – proof beyond reasonable doubt of force, victim’s will and intent; Chain of custody and admissibility of expert analysis; Conviction on lesser cognate offence (s.87 Trial on Indictments Act) – s.244 Penal Code.
 17 December 2007
Allied Bank International (U) Limited v Jemba (Civil Suit 989 of 1999) [2007] UGHC 45 (14 December 2007)
14 December 2007
Sam Kiwanuka v National Forest Authority (Civil Suit 10 of 2006) [2007] UGHC 49 (13 December 2007)
A valid registered title and prior degazettement protected the plaintiff’s land; injunction and substantial damages awarded.
Land law – certificate of title conclusive under Registration of Titles Act – degazettement of forest reserve by statutory instrument – purchaser for value without notice protected – injunction and damages for unlawful interference and defamation.
 13 December 2007
The Hair Care Centre Ltd v Ataco Freight Services Ltd (High Court Civil Suit No. 478 of 2001) (High Court Civil Suit No. 478 of 2001) [2007] UGHC 35 (9 December 2007)
Clearing agent acted without authority and negligently; importer awarded storage, counsel fees, general damages, interest and costs.
Customs law – clearance by agents – requirement of written authorization under Sections 125 and 127 East African Customs and Transfer Management Act; agency without authority; negligence by clearing agent for failure to correct under-declaration; recovery of storage charges, counsel fees, general damages, interest and costs.
 9 December 2007
Uganda v Sande Richard (HCT-00-CR-SC-0076 OF 2007) (HCT-00-CR-SC-0076 OF 2007) [2007] UGHC 15 (9 December 2007)
The accused's conviction for aggravated defilement rested on victim testimony, corroborative parental evidence and an admitted medical report.
Criminal law – Aggravated defilement – proof of age, penetration and identity; reliance on victim and medical evidence
Evidence – Section 66 Trial on Indictment Act – memorandum of agreed facts deemed proved; admissibility of medical report without calling the doctor
Defence – alibi and unsworn denial – evaluation against prosecution evidence and conduct (evading arrest)
 9 December 2007
Uganda v Mawejje Ronald (HCT-00-CR-SC-0122 OF 2006) (HCT-00-CR-SC-0122 OF 2006) [2007] UGHC 16 (6 December 2007)
Indictment under repealed statute upheld; medical evidence established victim under 14, leading to accused's conviction for aggravated defilement.
Criminal law – Defilement/Aggravated defilement – Elements: victim under 14, penetration, identity of assailant; medical evidence (s.66 Trial on Indictment Act) for age and penetration; effect of repeal and Interpretation Act s.13(2)(e) on indictments; accused’s right to silence.
 6 December 2007
Jayesh Thakker v Uganda (Criminal Session Case No. 84 of 2007) (Criminal Session Case No. 84 of 2007) [2007] UGHC 36 (5 December 2007)
Bail pending appeal after conviction is exceptional and requires an overwhelming probability of success; application dismissed.
Criminal procedure – Bail pending appeal after conviction – Constitutional bail provisions apply to pre-trial remand – Bail after conviction requires exceptional circumstances or overwhelming probability of success; circumstantial evidence may sustain conviction.
 5 December 2007