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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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February 1993
In the Matter of An application for adoption orders by Birungi and Another (Miscellaneous Application No. 11 of 1992) [1993] UGHC 96 (26 February 1993)
Court granted adoption without parental consent due to circumstances, ensuring the child's best interest.
Adoption law - compliance with statutory requirements - best interest of the child - consent waiver due to absence.
 26 February 1993
Victoria Birungi v Richard K. Kirungi (Miscellaneous Application No. 11 of 1992) [1993] UGHC 108 (26 February 1993)
Adoption granted where applicant met statutory age/relationship requirements and adoption served the infant's welfare despite unavailable parental consent.
Adoption law – statutory age and relationship requirements; parental consent where parent deceased or whereabouts unknown; welfare of the child; prohibition of payment for adoption.
 26 February 1993
Mbowa & Another v Lint Marketing Board (Civil Suit 496 of 1990) [1993] UGHC 55 (16 February 1993)
16 February 1993
Musulayimu Musoke v Payinento S.K. Mulumba (Civil Appeal No. 24 of 1986) [1993] UGHC 109 (2 February 1993)
Consent locus visit and corroborative evidence upheld purchaser’s title; appeal dismissed.
Civil procedure – locus in quo visit – admission of additional evidence under Rule 23(3) – consent of parties – absence of counsel – no miscarriage of justice; Customary law – customary heir’s authority to dispose of land – evidentiary sufficiency of community recognition; Succession – intestacy and good title acquired from customary heir.
 2 February 1993