High Court of Uganda

The High Court of Uganda is the third court of record in order of hierarchy and has unlimited original jurisdiction, which means that it can try any case of any value or crime of any magnitude. Appeals from all Magistrates Courts go to the High Court. 

The High Court is headed by the Honorable Principal Judge who is responsible for the administration of the court and has supervisory powers over Magistrate's courts. 

Physical address
Plot 2, the Square Kampala
5 judgments

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December 1992
21 December 1992
Court grants parents guardianship for infant's property sale when it's beneficial to children's welfare.
Infant guardianship – Sale of property – Welfare of infants – Power of High Court to appoint guardians and control estates.
18 December 1992
Juvenile sentence for escaping lawful custody quashed for procedural errors and legal non-compliance.
Criminal law – young offenders – imprisonment of juvenile – procedural errors in plea handling.
15 December 1992

 

7 December 1992
Revision of illegal sentencing order in an assault case clarifying acceptable punishment options under Ugandan law.
Criminal Law - assault occasioning actual bodily harm - sentencing - legality of fine and imprisonment options.
7 December 1992