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Title		Date
Abucar and 7 Others v Attorney General (Civil Suit No. 437 of 2019) [2022] UGHCCD 49 (18 March 2022) Administrative circular denying citizenship by birth based on origin or skin colour is unlawful; eligible applicants entitled to documentation. Citizenship — constitutional and statutory tests for citizenship by birth (Articles 9 and 10; s.12 Citizenship & Immigration Control Act) — prima facie weight of government-issued passports, IDs and birth certificates — administrative circular discriminating on origin/colour unlawful — remedies: declaratory relief and ordering issuance/renewal of identity documents.	Judgment	18 March 2022
Kaggwa v Olal and Others (Civil Appeal No. 0010 of 2017) [2018] UGHCLD 65 (13 December 2018)	Judgment	13 December 2018
Subaie v Arab Republic of Egypt (Communication 612 of 2016) [2018] ACHPR 138 (6 March 2018) A complaint was struck out for lack of diligent prosecution due to the complainant's failure to submit admissibility arguments. African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights – Procedure – Communication struck out for lack of diligent prosecution – Failure to submit arguments on admissibility within prescribed time and absence of extension request.	Judgment	6 March 2018
Uganda v Ijjo (Criminal Sessions Case No. 0076 of 2017) [2018] UGHCCRD 52 (27 February 2018) Contract Law	Judgment	27 February 2018
Bahinduka v Rwemulikya and Another (Election Petition No. 3 of 2006) [2016] UGHCEP 26 (15 August 2016) Applicant failed to prove respondent was not a Ugandan citizen; respondent’s Ugandan documents established lawful nomination and election. * Election law – qualification to stand for Parliament – citizenship by birth and descent under the Constitution and relevant statutes. * Evidence – authenticity and admissibility of documentary proof (uncertified photocopies, foreign voter cards) and proper proof of provenance. * Burden and standard of proof in election petitions – contestant bears burden; balance of probabilities. * Local authority powers – limits on registration of aliens under Aliens (Registration and Control) Act.	Judgment	15 August 2016
Centre for Public Interest Law Ltd and Another v Attorney General (Constitutional Petition No. 34 of 2010) [2015] UGCC 9 (6 October 2015) Article 12 registration exclusions stand; refugees remain eligible for consideration for naturalization under statutory law. Constitutional interpretation – Citizenship by registration (Article 12) – rule of harmony; Citizenship by naturalization (Article 13) – statutory regime (section 16 of the Act) includes refugees as "aliens" eligible for consideration; Judicial relief – courts will not issue general orders against unnamed agencies absent evidence of a refused or unprocessed application.	Judgment	6 October 2015
Muhwezi and Others v Attorney General (Misc Application No. 015 of 2014) [2014] UGHCLD 103 (4 April 2014) Court struck out respondent's late submissions and granted a limited injunction protecting applicants' customary land occupation pending trial. Civil procedure – Irregular late filing and abandonment of preliminary objection struck off – Interim relief – Principles for temporary injunction (American Cyanamid) – Prima facie case and proof of title for registered land – Protection of occupation under customary tenure – Preservation of status quo balanced against national security and refugee settlement obligations.	Judgment	4 April 2014
Uganda v Tibagwa (Criminal Case No. 0004 of 2011) [2013] UGHCCRD 41 (10 September 2013) Criminal law	Judgment	10 September 2013