HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

The Civil Division is a division of the high court. It's functions include: Hearing appeal cases from the Magistrates' courts in connection with torts committed against the person, Defamation, Bankruptcy and company winding up matters, Partnership matters,Companies matters, Real and personal property.

Physical address
Twed towers, along Kafu Road, Nakasero.
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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

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.

26 February 2025

 

26 February 2025

 

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.

26 February 2025

 

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

24 February 2025
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.
20 February 2025

Defamation—WhatsApp messages—injury to reputation—false statements—malice—mental distress—general damages—exemplary damages—costs

18 February 2025

 

14 February 2025

 

14 February 2025

 

14 February 2025

 

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

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

14 February 2025

 

14 February 2025

 

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

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

14 February 2025

Professional Associations—judicial review—expulsion & suspension—ultra vires actions—procedural impropriety—fair hearing—rule of law—certiorari & declaratory orders—costs

14 February 2025

 

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14 February 2025
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.
7 February 2025
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.
3 February 2025