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. 

Physical address
Plot 2, the Square Kampala
2 judgments

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Citation
Judgment date
December 2012
The court held that PAYE deductions from terminal benefits were unlawful, declaring such benefits tax-exempt.
Income Tax – PAYE deductions – Terminal benefits as taxable income – Applicability of tax exemptions under the Pensions Act.
16 December 2012
The appellant's registered land ownership and absence of fraud nullify respondent's claims of lawful occupancy.
Land Law - Ownership - Registered Land Title - Customary Tenancy - Trespass - Evidential Burden
6 December 2012