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
28 judgments

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July 2025

 

15 July 2025

 

14 July 2025
June 2025

 

30 June 2025

 

30 June 2025

 

30 June 2025

 

30 June 2025

Family Law – Customary Marriage – Banyankore and Banyarwanda Customs – Non-Delivery of Dowry – Agency Relationship – Role of Go-Between (Katerarume/Umuranga) – Evaluation of Evidence – Dowry as Gift – Bride’s Custom Prevails – Contract Formation – Miscarriage of Justice – General Damages – Costs – Appeal

23 June 2025

 

18 June 2025

 

18 June 2025

 

18 June 2025

 

18 June 2025
May 2025

 

7 May 2025

 

7 May 2025

 

7 May 2025
February 2025

 

27 February 2025

 

27 February 2025

 

27 February 2025

 

27 February 2025

 

27 February 2025

 

27 February 2025
20 February 2025
20 February 2025
20 February 2025
20 February 2025

 

11 February 2025
January 2025

Criminal Law—Murder—burden of proof—circumstantial evidence—malice aforethought—participation of accused—use of sniffer dogs—standard of proof—evidence handling—circumstantial evidence analysis—acquittal and conviction

30 January 2025

 

13 January 2025

 

13 January 2025