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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 2025
Nabossa Aisha v Yagala Christine and Others (Civil Application No. 26 of 2025) [2025] UGSC 50 (5 November 2025) Supreme Court has no jurisdiction where Court of Appeal struck out appeal; injunction application dismissed with costs. Appellate jurisdiction – Supreme Court – scope under section 6(1) Judicature Act – second appeals only from Court of Appeal decisions that confirm, vary or reverse High Court decisions on merits. Civil procedure – effect of striking out an appeal for procedural default – does not confer Supreme Court jurisdiction. Interim relief – requirements for temporary injunction on appeal (prima facie case, irreparable harm, balance of convenience) and their application where underlying claim was time‑barred. Limitation – dismissal on limitation grounds extinguishes the cause of action; procedural appeals cannot resuscitate it.	5 November 2025

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November 2025

Nabossa Aisha v Yagala Christine and Others (Civil Application No. 26 of 2025) [2025] UGSC 50 (5 November 2025)

Supreme Court has no jurisdiction where Court of Appeal struck out appeal; injunction application dismissed with costs.

Appellate jurisdiction – Supreme Court – scope under section 6(1) Judicature Act – second appeals only from Court of Appeal decisions that confirm, vary or reverse High Court decisions on merits. Civil procedure – effect of striking out an appeal for procedural default – does not confer Supreme Court jurisdiction. Interim relief – requirements for temporary injunction on appeal (prima facie case, irreparable harm, balance of convenience) and their application where underlying claim was time‑barred. Limitation – dismissal on limitation grounds extinguishes the cause of action; procedural appeals cannot resuscitate it.

5 November 2025