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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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November 2023
Namyalo Kevina and Another v John Baptist Kawanga (Civil Appeal No. 16 of 2020) [2023] UGSC 78 (29 November 2023)
A civil‑appeal judgment is a nullity where a participating three‑judge panel member’s opinion is not embodied in a written, signed judgment.
Constitutional and procedural law — Court of Appeal composition — Article 135(1) requires an uneven number not less than three for civil appeals — Judicature (Court of Appeal Rules) Directions r.33(5) requires separate signed judgments in civil appeals unless unanimity and presiding judge directs otherwise — absence of a written and signed judgment from a participating member renders the decision a nullity — remedy: set aside and remit for rehearing.
 29 November 2023
Uganda Post Limited v Mukadisi (Civil Appeal 13 of 2022) [2023] UGSC 58 (29 November 2023)
29 November 2023
INCAFEX Limited v Rukikaire (Civil Application 8 of 2023) [2023] UGSC 68 (17 November 2023)
17 November 2023
Odong and 2 Others v Uganda [2023] UGSC 52 (15 November 2023)
Supreme Court upheld consecutive cumulative sentences and compensation, finding sentencing discretion properly exercised.
Criminal law — sentencing — mitigation and aggravating factors; credit for remand time; consecutive v concurrent sentences under Trial on Indictment Act; appellate review in second appeal; compensation for stolen property.
 15 November 2023
Munobe v The Commissioner Customs, URA (Civil Appeal 12 of 2022) [2023] UGSC 63 (10 November 2023)
10 November 2023
China Road and Bridge Corporation v Welt Machinen Engineering Limited and Others (Civil Application 14 of 2022) [2023] UGSC 43 (7 November 2023)
7 November 2023