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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Make your selections from the choices on the left| Court | Title | Case citation (MNC) | Judgement Date | Summary |
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| Supreme Court of Appeal | Simiyoni v Kanyatula ((MSCA Civil Appeal No. 38 of 1997)) [1999] MWSC 1 (23 February 1999); | [1999] MWSC 1 | 23 Feb 1999 | IN THE MALAWI SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal | Republic v Malata ((MSCA Criminal Appeal No. 8 of 1995)) [1999] MWSC 3 (28 July 1999); | [1999] MWSC 3 | 28 Jul 1999 | IN THE MALAWI SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal | R v Zgambo (11 of 1998) [1999] MWSC 5 (24 February 1999); | [1999] MWSC 5 | 25 Feb 1999 | Flynote tags: HR Liberty IN THE MALAWI SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL AT BLANTYRE MSCA CRIMINAL APPEAL... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal | Attorney General v Masauli (S G) ((Civil Appeal No. 28 of 1998)) [1999] MWSC 2 (23 March 1999); | [1999] MWSC 2 | 24 Mar 1999 | Flynote tags: HR Democracy IN THE MALAWI SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal | Karonga Manufacture Association v DEMATT ((MSCA Civil Appeal No. 17 of 1997)) [1999] MWSC 4 (24 November 1999); | [1999] MWSC 4 | 24 Nov 1999 | IN THE MALAWI SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal | R v ZGAMBO (MSAC Criminal Appeal no 11 of 1998) [1999]MWSC 98 (24 February 1999); | [1999]MWSC 98 | 25 Feb 1999 | Flynote tags: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Download: Court Name: Supreme Court of... |
| High Court- General Division | Satehzan Lts v Mobil Oil (Civil Cause No.3456 of 1999) ((Civil Cause No.3456 of 1999)) [1999] MWHC 6 (30 November 1999); | [1999] MWHC 6 | 30 Nov 1999 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CIVIL CAUSE NO. 3456 OF 1999 BETWEEN:- SATEHZAN... |
| High Court- General Division | Mputahelo v Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 28 of 1999) ((Criminal Appeal No. 28 of 1999)) [1999] MWHC 7 (09 December 1999); | [1999] MWHC 7 | 09 Dec 1999 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 28 OF 1999 DAMIEL NELSON M’... |
| High Court- General Division | Chimenya v Machilika (Civil Cause No. 1994 of 1996) ((Civil Cause No. 1994 of 1996)) [1999] MWHC 3 (01 July 1999); | [1999] MWHC 3 | 01 Jul 1999 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CIVIL CAUSE NO. 1994 OF 1996 BETWEEN: LOVEMORE... |
| High Court- General Division | Mlombwa v Cotam Transport (Civil Cause No.1890 of 1996) ((Civil Cause No.1890 of 1996)) [1999] MWHC 5 (25 October 1999); | [1999] MWHC 5 | 25 Oct 1999 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CIVIL CAUSE NO. 1890 OF 1996 BETWEEN: F.A. MLOMBWA... |
| High Court- General Division | Kafumba and Others v The Electoral Commission and Another (Misc. Cause 35 of 1999) ((Misc. Cause 35 of 1999)) [1999] MWHC 2 (10 June 1999); | [1999] MWHC 2 | 10 Jun 1999 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY MISC. CAUSE NO. 35 OF 1999 (TITLE IN ACTION) IN... |
| High Court- General Division | Saulosi v Malawi Housing Corporation (Civil Cause No.349 of 1993) ((Civil Cause No.349 of 1993)) [1999] MWHC 4 (27 August 1999); | [1999] MWHC 4 | 27 Aug 1999 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CIVIL CAUSE NO. 349 OF 1993 BETWEEN: F.... |
| High Court General Division | Satehzan Lts v Mobil Oil (Civil Cause No.3456 of 1999) ((Civil Cause No.3456 of 1999)) [1999] MWHC 6 (30 November 1999); | [1999] MWHC 6 | 30 Nov 1999 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CIVIL CAUSE NO. 3456 OF 1999 BETWEEN:- SATEHZAN... |
| High Court General Division | Mputahelo v Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 28 of 1999) ((Criminal Appeal No. 28 of 1999)) [1999] MWHC 7 (09 December 1999); | [1999] MWHC 7 | 09 Dec 1999 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 28 OF 1999 DAMIEL NELSON M’... |
| High Court General Division | Chimenya v Machilika (Civil Cause No. 1994 of 1996) ((Civil Cause No. 1994 of 1996)) [1999] MWHC 3 (01 July 1999); | [1999] MWHC 3 | 01 Jul 1999 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CIVIL CAUSE NO. 1994 OF 1996 BETWEEN: LOVEMORE... |
| High Court General Division | Mlombwa v Cotam Transport (Civil Cause No.1890 of 1996) ((Civil Cause No.1890 of 1996)) [1999] MWHC 5 (25 October 1999); | [1999] MWHC 5 | 25 Oct 1999 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CIVIL CAUSE NO. 1890 OF 1996 BETWEEN: F.A. MLOMBWA... |
| High Court General Division | Kafumba and Others v The Electoral Commission and Another (Misc. Cause 35 of 1999) ((Misc. Cause 35 of 1999)) [1999] MWHC 2 (10 June 1999); | [1999] MWHC 2 | 10 Jun 1999 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY MISC. CAUSE NO. 35 OF 1999 (TITLE IN ACTION) IN... |
| High Court General Division | Saulosi v Malawi Housing Corporation (Civil Cause No.349 of 1993) ((Civil Cause No.349 of 1993)) [1999] MWHC 4 (27 August 1999); | [1999] MWHC 4 | 27 Aug 1999 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CIVIL CAUSE NO. 349 OF 1993 BETWEEN: F.... |