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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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October 2024
Trust law — statutory and constructive trust — trustee authority and duties — equitable vs. legal ownership — powers of attorney — agent authority — land title registration and special certificates — fraudulent conveyance — estate administration — approbation and reprobation — estoppel — statutory declarations and proof of ownership — limitation on trust property recovery — beneficiary caveat rights
31 October 2024
A convict’s severe post‑operative medical condition can constitute an exceptional reason for bail pending appeal despite the offence’s seriousness.
Criminal law – Bail pending appeal – Rule 6(2) Judicature (Supreme Court Rules) – Guiding factors: prospects of appeal, public interest (seriousness, character, flight risk), and other compelling reasons – Grave medical condition (post‑operative colostomy) may constitute exceptional circumstance justifying bail despite conviction for aggravated defilement.
31 October 2024
Criminal procedure – appeals – jurisdiction of the Supreme Court – section 5(3) Judicature Act – sentence appeal – severity of sentence – legality of sentence – sentencing consistency – judicial precedents
21 October 2024