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Supreme Court of Uganda

The Supreme Court of Uganda is the highest judicial organ in Uganda. It derives powers from Article 130 of the 1995 constitution. It is primarily an appellate court with original jurisdiction in only one type of case: a presidential election petition.

The Supreme Court is headed by the chief justice nd has ten other justices. The quorum required for a court decision varies depending on the type of case under consideration. When hearing a constitutional appeal, the required quorum is seven justices. In a criminal or a civil appeal, only five justices are required for a quorum.

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Plot M105, Kinawataka Road, Mbuya 1, Kampala, Uganda

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June 2003
Kamugisha v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 60 of 2001) [2003] UGSC 55 (25 June 2003)	25 June 2003
Manskhlal & Another v Attorney General & 2 Others (Civil Application 1 of 2003) [2003] UGSC 45 (20 June 2003) Court granted extension under Rule 4 validating an out‑of‑time appeal due to counsel’s error and ordered costs against counsel. Civil procedure — Rule 4 — Extension of time — Court may extend prescribed time before or after expiry and validate acts done out of time — Application competent even where appeal remains on record — Mistakes of counsel may, in proper circumstances, justify extension in interests of justice; costs may be ordered against counsel.	20 June 2003
Arvind Patel v Uganda [2003] UGSC 25 (17 June 2003) Supreme Court may grant bail pending appeal based on applicant's character, appeal merits, delay and compliance with bail conditions. Criminal law — Bail pending appeal — Criteria for granting bail under rule 5(2)(a) Supreme Court Rules — character, first offender status, personal violence, prospects of success, and delay Appellate procedure — Discretionary jurisdiction — Requirement to examine record to assess reasonable prospects of success before granting bail	17 June 2003