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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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May 1994
Amina Rose Nakaye v Haji Juma Achikule (Civil Suit No. 29 of 1993) [1994] UGHC 118 (25 May 1994)
Court holds widow entitled to estate over father's objection, upholding both customary and Islamic marriages.
Family Law – Administration of Estates – Widow’s entitlement to letters of administration – Validity of customary and Islamic marriages.
 25 May 1994
Uganda v Oribariho (Criminal Session Case 64 of 1993) [1994] UGHC 104 (25 May 1994)
Accused convicted of defiling two children; police confession excluded but child testimony and corroboration proved guilt.
Criminal law – Defilement – Elements: victim under 18 and unlawful sexual intercourse; Evidence – admissibility of cautioned/confession statements; Evidence – weight and reliability of medical reports; Evidence of children and corroboration – unsworn child statements, competency, and independent corroboration; Alibi – evidential burden and assessment of credibility.
 25 May 1994
Crown Bottlers Limited v Mugume (Civil Suit 191 of 1993) [1994] UGHC 64 (18 May 1994)

 

 18 May 1994