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Judgment date
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27 February 2025 |
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27 February 2025 |
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26 February 2025 |
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26 February 2025 |
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26 February 2025 |
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26 February 2025 |
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26 February 2025 |
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26 February 2025 |
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26 February 2025 |
Administrative law—judicial review—unlawful removal from public office(Deputy Mayor of Kampala Central Division)—natural justice—ultra vires acts—abuse of discretion—improper motive—certiorari—prohibition—costs
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26 February 2025 |
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26 February 2025 |
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26 February 2025 |
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26 February 2025 |
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26 February 2025 |
Human rights—colonial legacy—road naming—public interest litigation—dignity—cultural identity—decolonization—constitutional interpretation—burden of proof—court discretion—administrative remedies—costs.
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26 February 2025 |
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26 February 2025 |
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26 February 2025 |
Judicial review—NCHE classification of foreign degrees—Strathmore University (Kenya)—Coventry University (UK)—unlawful exclusion from recruitment—ultra vires—abuse of discretion—natural justice—improper procedure—certiorari—mandamus—prohibition—costs.
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26 February 2025 |
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26 February 2025 |
Habeas corpus—unlawful detention—trial of civilians in military courts—constitutional rights—Supreme Court ruling—prison remand—judicial discretion—administrative delays—due process—case dismissal—no costs
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24 February 2025 |
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A temporary injunction to restrain payment under performance guarantees was refused where no fraud was pleaded and public interest prevailed.
Civil procedure – Temporary injunction – Demand guarantees – On-demand bank guarantees – Prima facie case – Irreparable injury – Balance of convenience – Fraud as an exception to payment under guarantees – Public interest.
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20 February 2025 |
Defamation—WhatsApp messages—injury to reputation—false statements—malice—mental distress—general damages—exemplary damages—costs
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18 February 2025 |
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14 February 2025 |
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14 February 2025 |
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14 February 2025 |
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14 February 2025 |
Judicial Review—Parliamentary Sectoral Committees—scope of mandate—ultra vires actions—procedural impropriety—natural justice—right to a fair hearing—Article 42 of the Constitution—dismissal—costs
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14 February 2025 |
Administrative law—judicial review—illegality—irrationality—procedural impropriety—employment law—university staff—study leave—salary arrears—fair hearing—natural justice—public service standing orders—universities and other tertiary institutions act—judicature act—judicial review rules—costs
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14 February 2025 |
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14 February 2025 |
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14 February 2025 |
Human Rights—torture—cruel, inhuman & degrading treatment—illegal detention—unlawful arrest—constitutional remedies—Prevention and Prohibition of Torture Act—general damages—costs awarded
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14 February 2025 |
Contempt of Court—scandalizing the court—social media attacks—judicial independence—personal attacks on judicial officers—deterrent sanctions—public confidence in the judiciary—civil imprisonment—costs
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14 February 2025 |
Professional Associations—judicial review—expulsion & suspension—ultra vires actions—procedural impropriety—fair hearing—rule of law—certiorari & declaratory orders—costs
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14 February 2025 |
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14 February 2025 |
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14 February 2025 |
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14 February 2025 |
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14 February 2025 |
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An appeal was dismissed as the appellant's grounds were not raised at trial and no cause of action was established.
Civil procedure – Appeal – Scope of grounds of appeal – Preliminary objections – Whether cause of action established – Leave to adduce new evidence on appeal – Judicial discretion in handling preliminary objections – Costs.
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7 February 2025 |
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The appellant's appeal dismissed: vague ground struck out, forgery allegations unproven, and trial court rightly relied on written ownership agreements.
Civil appeal – adequacy and specificity of grounds of appeal; striking out vague grounds – Order 43 CPR; Evidence – burden of proof in forgery allegations; necessity of expert/forensic examination to challenge signatures; admissibility of properly tendered documentary evidence; assessment of inconsistencies and credibility of witnesses; appellate re‑evaluation of evidence.
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3 February 2025 |