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 | Judgement Date | Summary |
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| Supreme Court | MORTUNE V. GAMBO (SC 56/78) [1979] NGSC 39 (25 April 1979); | 25 Apr 1979 | HR Movement and residence Supreme Court 25 April 1979 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA HOLDEN... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Mbugua v Olang & another (No 2)[1979] eKLR (Civil Case 3338 of 1979(2)); (28 December 1979); | 28 Dec 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/7485 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | May v Republic [1979] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 24 of 1979); (17 December 1979); | 17 Dec 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/8364 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL FOR EAST AFRICA AT NAIROBI (... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Amber May v Republic [1979]eKLR (Criminal Appeal 24 of 1979); (17 December 1979); | 17 Dec 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/37610 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (Coram: Law, Miller... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | In Re Kenya Cod Storage (1964) Ltd [1979] eKLR (Bankruptcy & Winding-Up Cause 11 of 1979); (14 December 1979); | 14 Dec 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/35239 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Charles Jim Wachira & 2 Others v Republic [1979]eKLR (Criminal Appeal Nos 588, 589 and 596 of 1979); (10 December 1979); | 10 Dec 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/37616 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT APPELLATE SIDE... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Mbugua v Olang & another [1979] eKLR (Civil Case 3338 of 1979); (28 November 1979); | 28 Nov 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/17901 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| Court of Appeal at Nyeri | Benson Mbugua Kariuki v Republic [1979] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 29 of 1978); (16 November 1979); | 16 Nov 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/36840 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NYERI (Cram: Law, Miller... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Khalif Haret v Republic [1979] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 1 of 1979); (14 November 1979); | 14 Nov 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/37621 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT APPELLATE SIDE... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Silas Anditi Kojewi v Republic [1979]eKLR (Criminal Appeal 351 of 1979); (05 November 1979); | 05 Nov 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/37620 REPUBLIC OF KENYA HIGH COURT APPELLATE SIDE NAIROBI... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Timothy Orwenyo Missiani v Republic [1979] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 39 of 1979); (02 November 1979); | 02 Nov 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/17843 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (Coram: Law, Miller... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Gregory Muli Masau & Another v Republic [1979]eKLR (Criminal Appeals Nos 550 and 549 of 1979); (31 October 1979); | 31 Oct 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/36658 REPUBLIC OF KENYA HIGH COURT APPELLATE SIDE NAIROBI... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Firdos Verjee v Republic [1979] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 809 of 1979); (30 October 1979); | 30 Oct 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/37622 REPUBLIC OF KENYA HIGH COURT APPELLATE SIDE NAIROBI... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Joseph Gitonga Githongo v Republic [1979]eKLR (Criminal Appeal 277 of 1979); (29 October 1979); | 29 Oct 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/37618 REPUBLIC OF KENYA HIGH COURT APPELLATE SIDE NAIROBI... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Joseph Ndungu Kimanyi v Republic [1979] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 22 of 1979); (22 October 1979); | 22 Oct 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/37613 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (Coram: Madan,... |
| High Court at Kisii | TSA v S O [1979]eKLR (Civil Appeal 57 of 1978); (19 October 1979); | 19 Oct 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/37611 REPUBLIC OF KENYA HIGH COURT APPELLATE SIDE KISII... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | John Kimee Kiarie & Another v Republic [1979]eKLR (Criminal Appeals Nos. 390 and 379 of 1979); (11 October 1979); | 11 Oct 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/36656 REPUBLIC OF KENYA HIGH COURT APPELLATE SIDE NAIROBI... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Sennik v Republic of Chile[1979] eKLR (Civil Appeal 7 of 1979); (08 October 1979); | 08 Oct 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/9079 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: WICKS, MADAN... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Sentrim Kenya Ltd v Commissioner of Income Tax [1979] eKLR (Civil Case 131 of 1978); (05 October 1979); | 05 Oct 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/37607 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT NAIROBI CIVIL... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Samuel Gakuu Macharia v Republic [1979]eKLR (Criminal Appeal 406 of 1979); (02 October 1979); | 02 Oct 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/37603 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT APPELLATE SIDE... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | John Waithaka Chege v Republic [1979]eKLR (Criminal Appeal 598 of 1979); (02 October 1979); | 02 Oct 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/37605 REPUBLIC OF KENYA HIGH COURT APPELLATE SIDE NAIROBI... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Republic v Mohamed Hassan [1979] eKLR (Criminal (Revision) Case 21 of 1979); (26 September 1979); | 26 Sep 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/37601 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT NAIROBI... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Murita Coffee Estate Ltd v Attorney- General and Mbwanju Ltd [1979]eKLR (Civil Appeal 32 of 1978); (10 August 1979); | 10 Aug 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/36806 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (Coram:Madan,... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Benard Munungi Njau v Republic [1979]eKLR (Criminal Appeal 17 of 1977); (07 August 1979); | 07 Aug 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/37600 IN THE COURTOF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (Coram: Madan,... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Dickson Ngigi Ngugi v Morrison Njenga Waweru [1979]eKLR (Civil Application NAI 3 of 1979); (30 July 1979); | 30 Jul 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/37598 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT MAIROBI (Coram: Madan,... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Githunguri v Githunguri [1979] eKLR (Civil Appeal 30 of 1978); (27 July 1979); | 27 Jul 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/51058 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL FOR EAST AFRICA AT NAIROBI (... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Ayub Muchele & 5 others v Republic [1979] eKLR (Criminal Appeal Nos 189, 190, 191, 186, 185 and 187 of 1978); (26 July 1979); | 26 Jul 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/68355 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT NAIROBI CRIMINAL... |
| High Court at Kisumu | Edward Samuel Limuli v Marko Sabayi [1979]eKLR (Civil Case 222 of 1978 (OS)); (23 July 1979); | 23 Jul 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/37596 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT KISUMU CIVIL... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Richard H Page & Associates Ltd v Ashok Kumar Kapoor [1979]eKLR (Civil Case 382 of 1978); (19 July 1979); | 19 Jul 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/37594 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT NAIROBI CIVIL... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Timothy Orwenyo Missiani v Republic [1979]eKLR (Criminal Appeal 504 of 1979); (18 July 1979); | 18 Jul 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/37614 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT APPELLATE SIDE... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Ogero Omurwa v Republic [1979] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 14 of 1979); (17 July 1979); | 17 Jul 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/37593 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (Coram: Madan,... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Butt v Rent Restriction Tribunal[1979] eKLR (Civil Application Nai 6 of 1979); (16 July 1979); | 16 Jul 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/8397 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (Coram: Madan,... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Sospeter Wanyoike v Waithaka Kahiri [1979]eKLR (Civil Case 2802 of 1977); (13 July 1979); | 13 Jul 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/37587 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Mureithi v City Council of Nairobi [1979] eKLR (Civil Appeal 5 of 1979); (11 July 1979); | 11 Jul 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/55675 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL FOR EAST AFRICA AT NAIROBI (... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Mehrunnissa v Mohamed Parvez [1979]eKLR (Civil Application NAI 5 of 1979); (06 July 1979); | 06 Jul 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/37584 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (Coram: Potter JA (... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Attorney-General v Rachel Wacera Kareithi [1979]eKLR (Miscellaneous Civil Case 338 of 1978); (02 July 1979); | 02 Jul 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/37581 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT NAIROBI... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Kago v Njenga [1979] eKLR (Civil Appeal 1 of 1979); (29 June 1979); | 29 Jun 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/8491 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL FOR EAST AFRICA AT NAIROBI (... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Mwangi Mutitu v Ngugi Ciira [1979]eKLR (Civil Case 2454 of 1977); (29 June 1979); | 29 Jun 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/37580 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Raphael Joseph Ombere & Another v Republic [1979]eKLR (Criminal Appeal Nos 8 and 9 of 1979); (28 June 1979); | 28 Jun 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/37579 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT APPELLATE SIDE... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Kahuru Bus Service v Praful Patel [1979]eKLR (Civil Case 1419 of 1976); (27 June 1979); | 27 Jun 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/37578 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT NAIROBI CIVIL... |
| High Court at Kisumu | Republic v Henry Mwaura Ikego & Another [1979]eKLR (Criminal Appeal Nos 46 and 47 of 1979); (22 June 1979); | 22 Jun 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/37577 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Kisumu | Republic v Malek Abdulla Mohamed [1979] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 113 of 1978); (15 June 1979); | 15 Jun 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/37575 REPUBLIC OF KENYA HIGH COURT APPELLATE SIDE KISUMU... |
| Court of Appeal at Kisumu | Joseph Mokwa v Republic [1979] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 46 of 1978); (11 June 1979); | 11 Jun 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/37574 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT KISUMU (Coram: Madan,... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Esther Nkudate v Touring & Sporting Cars Ltd & another [1979]eKLR (Civil Case 1933 of 1978); (08 June 1979); | 08 Jun 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/37572 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Ramanbhai Fulabhai Patel & 2 Others v General Equipment Corporation Ltd [1979]eKLR (Civil Appeal 162 of 1977); (31 May 1979); | 31 May 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/36853 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT NAIROBI CIVIL... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Stephen M Ngugi & Another v Republic [1979]eKLR (Criminal Appeal Nos 76 and 77 of 1979); (29 May 1979); | 29 May 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/36852 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT APPELLATE SIDE... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Njeru v Republic[1979] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 4 of 1979); (25 May 1979); | 25 May 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/7513 Editorial Note Section 44(5) of the Constitution of... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Anarita Karimi Njeru v Republic [1979]eKLR (Criminal Appeal 4 of 1979); (25 May 1979); | 25 May 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/36850 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (Coram: Sir James... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Njeri v Republic [1979] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 27 of 1977); (15 May 1979); | 15 May 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/8379 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL FOR EAST AFRICA AT NAIROBI (... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Norman Ngure v Gachoki Gathaga [1979]eKLR (Civil Case 1457 of 1977); (14 May 1979); | 14 May 1979 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/36848 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |