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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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Citation	Judgment date
May 2020
Hard Rock Quarry (U) Limited v Commissioner Land Registration and Others (Civil Appeal No. 115 of 2015) [2020] UGHC 420 (8 May 2020) Commissioner lacked jurisdiction and breached natural justice in cancelling the applicant's title; cancellation set aside and title reinstated. Land law — title cancellation — limits of Commissioner for Land Registration’s jurisdiction — allegations of fraud require full inquiry — companies cannot hold customary tenure — procedural fairness and Section 91 Land Act compliance required.	8 May 2020

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Judgment date

May 2020

Hard Rock Quarry (U) Limited v Commissioner Land Registration and Others (Civil Appeal No. 115 of 2015) [2020] UGHC 420 (8 May 2020)

Commissioner lacked jurisdiction and breached natural justice in cancelling the applicant's title; cancellation set aside and title reinstated.

Land law — title cancellation — limits of Commissioner for Land Registration’s jurisdiction — allegations of fraud require full inquiry — companies cannot hold customary tenure — procedural fairness and Section 91 Land Act compliance required.

8 May 2020