The Human Rights Law Index is a collection of international treaties and case law from African courts on topics relating to human rights. The case selection aims to provide a snapshot of human rights law in a country, as well as within the African Union. The index currently covers over 1000 documents.
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| Court of Appeal for East Africa | Nambozo v Nassar and Anor (Civil Appeal No. 86 of 1970) [1977] EACA 1; (31 May 1977) | 31 May 1977 | 31 May 1977 Criminal Appeal No. 86 of 1970 COURT OF APPEAL FOR EAST AFRICA MRS. TABISA NAMBOZO v.... |
| Nambozo v Nabende (Civil Appeal No 86 of 1970) [1977] 1; (31 May 1977) | 31 May 1977 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF UGANDA, AT KAMPALA. CIVIL APPEAL NO.86 OF 1970 [Original, Civil,appeal No... | |
| Supreme Court | LAR V. STIRLING ASTALDI (NIGERIA) LTD (SC 392/1975)[1977] NGSC 41 (Supreme Court) (SC 392/1975) [1960] NGSC 1 (15 December 1977); | 16 Dec 1977 | Supreme Court 15 December 1977 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA HOLDEN AT LAGOS CITATION: (1977)... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Joseph Wangangu & another v Republic [1977] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 659 & 693 of 1977); (20 December 1977); | 20 Dec 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38343 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | East African Power and Lighting Co Ltd v Attorney General [1977] eKLR (Civil Case 2687 of 1975); (16 December 1977); | 16 Dec 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38342 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Karibu House (1973) Ltd v Travel Bureau Ltd [1977] eKLR (Civil Appeal 60 of 1976); (14 December 1977); | 14 Dec 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/36710 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT NAIROBI CIVIL... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Rogan-Kamper v Lord Grosvenor (No 3) [1977] eKLR (Civil Appeal 33 of 1976 (No 3)); (13 December 1977); | 13 Dec 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38341 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL FOR EAST AFRICA AT NAIROBI (... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Republic v Director General of East African Railways Corporation Ex-Parte George Nume Kaggwa [1977] eKLR (Miscellaneous Civil Case 209 of 1977); (22 November 1977); | 22 Nov 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38340 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Dorris Morgan v F.Stubenitsky [1977] eKLR (Civil Appeal 30 of 1977); (10 November 1977); | 10 Nov 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38338 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL FOR EAST AFRICA AT NAIROBI (... |
| Court of Appeal at Mombasa | WANJE MASHA v KISIMA FARM LIMITED [1976] eKLR (Civil Appeal 37 of 1976); (08 November 1977); | 08 Nov 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/68392 WANJE MASHA v KISIMA FARM LIMITED [1976] eKLR Samuel... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Michael Mukundi Thiong’o & another v The Republic [1977] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 529 & 721 of 1976); (27 October 1977); | 27 Oct 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38336 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL FOR EAST AFRICA AT NAIROBI (... |
| High Court at Mombasa | Highways Ltd v Savannah Travel & Tours Ltd [1977] eKLR (Civil Case 9 of 1975); (27 October 1977); | 27 Oct 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38337 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Hasham Jiva v Esmail Service Station [1977] eKLR (Civil Case 258 of 1969); (14 October 1977); | 14 Oct 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38335 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT NAIROBI CIVIL... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Savji Harji Varsani v Kanjee Naranjee (Kenya) Ltd [1977] eKLR (Civil Application Nai 9 of 1977); (13 October 1977); | 13 Oct 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38334 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL FOR EAST AFRICA AT NAIROBI (... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Thomas Wakitata v Republic [1976] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 494 of 1977); (10 October 1977); | 10 Oct 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/40128 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT NAIROBI... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Muchoki Irima & 2 others v Republic [1977] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 495,496 & 497 of 1977 (Consolidated)); (05 October 1977); | 05 Oct 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38333 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Kisumu | Esialai Valentine v Republic [1977] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 91 of 1977); (30 September 1977); | 30 Sep 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38332 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | F.B.S.M v S.B.H.M [1977] eKLR (Miscellaneous Civil Case 219 of 1976); (27 September 1977); | 27 Sep 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38331 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| Court of Appeal at Mombasa | MOHAMED SAID MWADAWA & ANOTHER v REPUBLIC [1977] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 31 of 1977); (26 August 1977); | 26 Aug 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/68374 MOHAMED SAID MWADAWA & ANOTHER v REPUBLIC [1977]... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Republic v Francis Wahome [1977] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 966 of 1976); (27 July 1977); | 27 Jul 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38330 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Rioki Estate Co (1970) Ltd v Kinuthia Njoroge [1977] eKLR (Civil Appeal 9 of 1977); (26 July 1977); | 26 Jul 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38328 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL FOR EAST AFRICA AT NAIROBI (... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Charles Lusiti v Republic [1977] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 319 of 1971); (12 July 1977); | 12 Jul 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38327 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | In re Estate of Rufus Ngethe Munyua (Deceased) [1977] eKLR (Miscellaneous Civil Case 20 of 1976 (OS)); (11 July 1977); | 11 Jul 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38326 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | A.W.Rogan-Kamper v Robert Grosvenor [1977] eKLR (Civil Appeal 33 of 1976); (07 July 1977); | 07 Jul 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38325 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL FOR EAST AFRICA AT NAIROBI (... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Njeri Mwika & Others v Sammy Njoroge Mugwe & Another [1977] eKLR (Civil Case 2453 of 1976); (29 June 1977); | 29 Jun 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/1238 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Charn Singh S/O Kesar Singh v Official Receiver & 2 others [1977] eKLR (Civil Appeal 58 of 1972); (23 June 1977); | 23 Jun 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/28092 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: WAMBUZI,... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | R.J.T v H.M.T [1977] eKLR (Civil Appeal 7 of 1977); (17 June 1977); | 17 Jun 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38323 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL FOR EAST AFRICA AT NAIROBI (... |
| High Court at Nyeri | Muriuki Kimondo v Francis Maina & 2 others [1977] eKLR (Miscellaneous Application 8 of 1977); (17 June 1977); | 17 Jun 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38324 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NYERI... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Njoki Gachugu & 3 others v Francis Githi & 3 others [1977] eKLR (Civil Case 550 of 1970); (25 May 1977); | 25 May 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38321 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| Court of Appeal at Mombasa | LATIFA HASSANALI & ANOTHER v HABIB SALIM & ANOTHER [1977] eKLR (Civil Appeal 13 & 14 of 1977); (18 May 1977); | 18 May 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/68379 LATIFA HASSANALI & ANOTHER v HABIB SALIM &... |
| Court of Appeal at Mombasa | EDWIN SOLOMON ZAKAYO KAALE v YUSTI VINCENT SHAYO [1977] eKLR (Civil Appeal 11 of 1977); (17 May 1977); | 17 May 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/68377 EDWIN SOLOMON ZAKAYO KAALE v YUSTI VINCENT SHAYO [... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Industrial & Commercial Development Corporation v Peter Daniel Otachi [1977] eKLR (Civil Case 1471 of 1974); (11 May 1977); | 11 May 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38320 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Chelagat Mutai v Republic [1977] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 109 of 1976); (06 May 1977); | 06 May 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38319 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL FOR EAST AFRICA AT NAIROBI (... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Taws Ltd v Othaya Farmers’ Co-operative Society Ltd [1977] eKLR (Civil Appeal 40 of 1976); (22 April 1977); | 22 Apr 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38317 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL FOR EAST AFRICA AT NAIROBI (... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | City Printing Works (Kenya) Ltd v Peter S. Bailey [1977] eKLR (Civil Appeal 54 of 1976); (21 April 1977); | 21 Apr 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38315 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL FOR EAST AFRICA AT NAIROBI (... |
| High Court at Mombasa | Jacob Luke Thuo v Attorney General [1977] eKLR (Civil Case 361 of 1976); (21 April 1977); | 21 Apr 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38316 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Bernard Zakayo Kilili v Republic [1977] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 1069 of 1976); (06 April 1977); | 06 Apr 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38314 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Gikonyo Kuruma & Another v Republic [19777]eKLR (Criminal Appeals Nos 1036 and 1019 of 1976); (05 April 1977); | 05 Apr 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/36709 REPUBLIC OF KENYA HIGH COURT APPELLATE SIDE NAIROBI... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Charles Osgood Dande v Republic [1977] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 2 of 1977); (05 April 1977); | 05 Apr 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38297 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Willie J. Daniel v Public Trustee [1977] eKLR (Civil Appeal 55 of 1976); (31 March 1977); | 31 Mar 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38293 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL FOR EAST AFRICA AT NAIROBI (... |
| High Court at Mombasa | Lummus Co Ltd v East African Harbours Corporation [1977] eKLR (Civil Case 289 of 1974); (31 March 1977); | 31 Mar 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38294 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Ndeto Kimomo v Kavoi Musomba [1977] eKLR (Civil Appeal 29 of 1976); (30 March 1977); | 30 Mar 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38291 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL FOR EAST AFRICA AT NAIROBI (... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Industrial & Commercial Development Corporation v Kariuki & Gatheca Resources Ltd [1977] eKLR (Civil Appeal 45 of 1976); (29 March 1977); | 29 Mar 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38290 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL FOR EAST AFRICA AT NAIROBI (... |
| High Court at Mombasa | Mary Panos Melas & another v New Carlton Hotel Ltd [1977] eKLR (Civil Case 742 of 1976); (18 March 1977); | 18 Mar 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38288 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Nairobi City Council v Ursula Krishnan Patel [1978]eKLR (Civil Appeal 94 of 1975); (17 March 1977); | 17 Mar 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/37718 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Joseph Kimemia Mbugua v Oriental Fire & General Assurance Co Ltd [1977] eKLR (Miscellaneous Case 151 of 1976); (17 March 1977); | 17 Mar 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38347 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Mombasa | W Layton P Lougher v Kenya Safari Lodges & Hotels Ltd [1977] eKLR (Civil Case 379 of 1976); (17 March 1977); | 17 Mar 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38348 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Godwin Wanjuki Wachira v P.G.Okoth [1977] eKLR (Civil Case 1227 of 1976); (16 February 1977); | 16 Feb 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/38346 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Patrick Musoba v Republic [1977] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 104 of 76); (14 February 1977); | 14 Feb 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/13 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: LAW, V-P.,... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Kenya Cold Storage (1964) Ltd v Overseas Food Services (Africa) Ltd[1982] eKLR (Civil Case 414 of 1975); (14 February 1977); | 14 Feb 1977 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/8099 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |