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Citation
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Judgment date
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| October 2025 |
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Circumstantial evidence failed to exclude reasonable hypotheses of innocence; accused acquitted of aggravated robbery.
* Criminal law – Aggravated robbery – elements: theft, violence/threat, possession of deadly weapon, and participation by accused.
* Evidence – Circumstantial evidence – must be strong and exclude reasonable hypotheses of innocence.
* Evidence – Identification – absence of positive identification fatal to prosecution where case is circumstantial.
* Evidence – Flight/conduct at arrest – cannot alone constitute sufficient incriminating evidence without corroboration.
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21 October 2025 |
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Accused acquitted: prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case due to lack of identification and evidential nexus.
* Criminal law – No‑case-to‑answer – test for prima facie case (Uganda v Alfred Ateu; Bhatt v R).
* Identification evidence – absence of direct identification or basis for suspicion insufficient to proceed.
* Evidential nexus – mere arrest and unproduced alleged weapon do not establish participation in murder or aggravated robbery.
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20 October 2025 |
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Possession/use of a deceased’s SIM card alone insufficient to prove accused guilty of murder and aggravated robbery.
Criminal law – Murder and Aggravated Robbery – Circumstantial evidence – Use/possession of deceased’s SIM card – Malice aforethought established as to killing but insufficient evidence to link accused to offences; alibi and alternative hypothesis considered.
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20 October 2025 |
| September 2025 |
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Court convicted four of eight accused for murder, aggravated robbery and attempted murder; four acquitted for insufficient evidence.
* Criminal law – murder – elements: death, unlawful act, malice aforethought and causation – proven by post-mortems and eyewitness evidence. * Visual identification – caution required; court to assess light, distance, familiarity, duration, number of assailants and masking. * Alibi – prosecution duty to disprove; failure to disprove requires acquittal. * Aggravated robbery – theft during violent attack with deadly weapons; proved. * Attempted murder – intention and overt act established by assaults on survivor. * Common intention – participation in same criminal enterprise renders participants liable for related offences.
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19 September 2025 |
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Court set aside an ex parte judgment where applicants proved non-service of summons and sufficient cause for non-appearance.
Civil Procedure – Setting aside ex parte judgment – Effective service of summons – Sufficient cause for non-appearance – Consent to judgment – Rights of parties where non-service alleged.
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10 September 2025 |
| August 2025 |
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A claim was dismissed where plaintiffs lacked both authority and personal interest in land registered solely to the defendant.
Civil procedure – cause of action – standing to sue – plaint must disclose plaintiff's legal or equitable interest – requirement for power of attorney when suing on behalf of another – dismissal of suit lacking cause of action.
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29 August 2025 |
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A customary gift of land does not require a written deed and may be proven by exclusive possession and use by the donee.
Land law – Customary land – Gift intervivos – Requirements for valid gift of land under customary law – Evidence of exclusive possession – Appeal – Grounds of appeal must be specific and not general.
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22 August 2025 |
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Technical errors in court filings may be cured to allow substantive justice, with procedural remedies taking precedence over strict technicalities.
Civil procedure – execution – defective written statement of defence – validation and curability of technical defects – powers and jurisdiction of registrars – abuse of court process – contempt – importance of substantive justice over technicalities.
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12 August 2025 |
| July 2025 |
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Court affirms eviction in favor of applicant following unchallenged judicial sale, dismissing objections of pending appeal and procedural issues.
Civil Procedure – Judicial sale – Execution of decree – Warrant of vacant possession – Legal effect of pending appeal on execution process.
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25 July 2025 |
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22 July 2025 |
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22 July 2025 |
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22 July 2025 |
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Court grants two-year extension for both administration and filing deadlines in estate matter with beneficiary consent.
Succession Law - Extension of Letters of Administration - Time extension for filing inventory and accounts - Beneficiary consent and interest considerations.
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17 July 2025 |
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17 July 2025 |
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The High Court quashed a conviction based on a defective guilty plea and a failure to consider remand period.
Criminal Law – Appeal against conviction – Legality of plea taking – Conviction based on defective plea – Remand period consideration.
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16 July 2025 |
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16 July 2025 |
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14 July 2025 |
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14 July 2025 |
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14 July 2025 |
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14 July 2025 |
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14 July 2025 |
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Loss of employment does not relieve a borrower of repayment obligations under a personal loan agreement.
Contract law – Loan agreements – Whether loss of employment frustrates contract or relieves borrower of liability – Unsecured loans – Personal liability upon default – Award of interest and costs.
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14 July 2025 |
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A supplier was awarded payment for spares and services provided under an oral contract, with corporate liability limited to the company beneficiary.
Contract – Oral contract for supply of goods and services – Breach of contract – Corporate personality – Proof of debt and services rendered – Remedies and interest.
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11 July 2025 |
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Extension of time granted for filing estate inventory and accounts due to diligent asset distribution efforts.
Succession Law – Time extension for filing inventory and final accounts – Sufficient cause for delay – Beneficiaries' consent.
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10 July 2025 |
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The court granted a two-year extension of the Letters of Administration, emphasizing beneficiary interest and legal compliance.
Succession Law – Extension of Letters of Administration – Sufficient cause for extension – Interest of beneficiaries and compliance with law.
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8 July 2025 |
| June 2025 |
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30 June 2025 |
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30 June 2025 |
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30 June 2025 |
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Court extends Letters of Administration, clarifies pension is unaffected by expiry of grant terms.
Succession Law – Letters of Administration – Extension beyond initial period – Pension unaffected by expiration of grant.
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17 June 2025 |
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Court dismisses application to halt burial based on insufficient evidence of legal marriage, favoring deceased's known wishes.
Temporary injunction – burial disputes – preservation of status quo – determination of burial sites based on wishes of deceased
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16 June 2025 |
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Grant of temporary injunction hinges on prima facie merit conserving burial rights over technical familial relations.
Civil Procedure - Temporary Injunction - Criteria for granting; Prima Facie Case - Significance in family disputes; Burial Rights - Considerations beyond legal marriage.
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16 June 2025 |
| May 2025 |
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19 May 2025 |
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The accused was found guilty of aggravated defilement, with the court confirming all elements beyond reasonable doubt.
Criminal law – Offence of aggravated defilement – Proof of victim's age – Identification of accused as perpetrator.
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19 May 2025 |
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19 May 2025 |
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The court sentenced a father to 38 years for murdering his son, deducting time already served on remand.
Criminal law - Murder - Sentencing - Aggravating and mitigating factors in the sentencing process - Discretion of the court in imposing a sentence.
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19 May 2025 |
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19 May 2025 |
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The court convicts the accused of aggravated defilement of a 7-year-old, rejecting his alibi through credible witnesses.
Criminal Law – Aggravated Defilement – Proof of victim's age, sexual act, and perpetrator identity beyond reasonable doubt.
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19 May 2025 |
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19 May 2025 |
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19 May 2025 |
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Court finds the accused guilty of aggravated defilement of a minor, dismissing his alibi defense.
Criminal law - Aggravated defilement - Minor victim under 14 years - Identification of the accused - Sexual act evidence.
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16 May 2025 |
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16 May 2025 |
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14 May 2025 |
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The accused was convicted of aggravated defilement after proof of underage sexual activity and HIV positive status.
Criminal Law – Aggravated defilement – elements to be proven: the victim under 18, accused HIV positive, act committed by accused.
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14 May 2025 |
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The court convicted and sentenced the accused for murder, finding circumstantial evidence established his guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Criminal law – murder – circumstantial evidence – burden and standard of proof – alibi – malice aforethought – sentencing guidelines – deduction for time on remand.
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9 May 2025 |
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9 May 2025 |
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Court convicts one accused of murder based on eyewitness identification, acquitting the co-accused for lack of proof.
Criminal law – murder – ingredients – identification of accused – single identifying witness – evaluation of alibi – mob justice – sentencing guidelines – mitigation for first-time offenders.
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9 May 2025 |
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The accused was convicted of murder based on circumstantial evidence and sentenced to 23 years' imprisonment, with credit for time spent on remand.
Criminal law – Murder – Standard and burden of proof – Circumstantial evidence – Disproof of alibi – Sentencing upon conviction for murder – Application of sentencing guidelines.
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9 May 2025 |
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Court convicted and sentenced an HIV-positive accused for aggravated defilement of a 15-year-old girl, imposing a 24-year sentence.
Criminal law – Aggravated defilement – Proof of sexual act with minor – HIV-positive accused – Corroboration of complainant’s evidence – Sentencing principles for aggravated defilement cases.
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9 May 2025 |
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A conviction for aggravated robbery was secured by eyewitness and dog evidence; co-accused acquitted for lack of proof.
Criminal law – Aggravated robbery – elements of offence – identification evidence – use of deadly weapon – corroboration by dog evidence – defence of alibi – standard of proof.
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9 May 2025 |
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8 May 2025 |