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 | NIGERIAN NATIONAL SHIPPING LINES LTD v ABDULA AHMED (TRADING AS ABDUL AZIZ ENTERPRISES) (Misc App 4/90) [1990] SLSC 1 (15 August 1990); | 15 Aug 1990 | NIGERIAN NATIONAL SHIPPING LINES LTD v ABDULA AHMED (TRADING AS ABDUL AZIZ ENTERPRISES) Supreme... | |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Aramanani Kampayani v Uganda ((Cr.Appeal No.5 Of 1987)) [1990] UGSC 6 (7 January 1990); | [1990] UGSC 6 | 08 Jan 1990 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-1990-6.rtf IN THE SUPREME COURT OF UGAND A AT MENGO (... |
| Supreme Court | Zimco Properties Ltd v Hickey Studios Ltd and Marryat and Another (S.C.Z. Judgment No. 17 of 1989) [1990] ZMSC 3 (18 February 1990); | [1990] ZMSC 3 | 19 Feb 1990 | ZIMCO PROPERTIES LTD v HICKEY STUDIOS LTD AND MARRYAT AND SCOTT (Z) LTD. (1988- 1989) Z.R. 181 (S.... |
| Supreme Court | Benny Himainza Wycliff Mwiinga v Times Newspaper (Z) Limited (S.C.Z. Judgment No. 11 of 1989) [1990] ZMSC 4 (27 February 1990); | [1990] ZMSC 4 | 28 Feb 1990 | BENNY HIMAINZA WYCLIFF MWIINGA v TIMES NEWSPAPER (Z) LIMITED (1989) S.J. SUPREME COURT NGULUBE, D.... |
| Supreme Court | Hamainza and Another v Times Newspapers Ltd (S.C.Z. Judgment NO 11 of 1989) [1990] ZMSC 5 (27 February 1990); | [1990] ZMSC 5 | 28 Feb 1990 | BENNY HAMAINZA WYCLIFF MWINGA v TIMES NEWSPAPERS LTD (1988- 1989) Z.R. 177 (S.C.) SUPREME COURT... |
| Supreme Court | Administrator of the Late Amos Sinya and Another V Manda (S.C.Z. Judgment No. 3 of 1990) [1990] ZMSC 6 (28 February 1990); | [1990] ZMSC 6 | 01 Mar 1990 | ADMINISTRATOR OF THE LATE AMOS SINYA AND ZAMBIA STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION LTD. v. WILLIAM A.... |
| Supreme Court | Hachingabalala v People (S.C.Z. Judgment NO 6 of 1990) [1990] ZMSC 8 (21 May 1990); | [1990] ZMSC 8 | 22 May 1990 | RAPHAEL HACHINGABALALA v THE PEOPLE (1990) S.J. (S.C.) SUPREME COURT NGULUBE, D.C.J.,SAKALA AND... |
| Supreme Court | Lusaka West Development Company Limited and Others v Turnkey Properties Limited (S.C.Z. Judgment No. 1 of 1990) [1990] ZMSC 10 (4 June 1990); | [1990] ZMSC 10 | 05 Jun 1990 | LUSAKA WEST DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED, B.S. K. CHITI (RECEIVER), ZAMBIA STATE INSURANCE... |
| Supreme Court | Sekele v People (S.C.Z. Judgment No. 4 of 1990) [1990] ZMSC 11 (17 June 1990); | [1990] ZMSC 11 | 18 Jun 1990 | BUKASA PELU SEKELE v THE PEOPLE (1990) S.J. (S.C.) SUPREME COURT NGULUBE, DCJ., GARDNER, AJ. S.,... |
| Supreme Court | Mwenya v People (S.C.Z. Judgment No. 5 of 1990) [1990] ZMSC 13 (18 June 1990); | [1990] ZMSC 13 | 19 Jun 1990 | WILSON MWENYA v THE PEOPLE (1990- 1992) Z.R. 24 (S.C.) SUPREME COURT GARDNER, SAKALA AND... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Christopher Kasolo v Uganda ((Cr.Appeal No.15 Of 1978)) [1990] UGSC 9 (7 January 1990); | [1990] UGSC 9 | 07 Jan 1990 | Flynote: Criminal law Search Summary: The appellant appealed against his conviction for robbery... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Frankwen Byaruhanga v Uganda ((Cr.Appeal No.7 Of 1990)) [1990] UGSC 4 (1 November 1990); | [1990] UGSC 4 | 01 Nov 1990 | Flynote: Criminal law Evidence Law Evaluation of Evidence Search Summary: The deceased was... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Hilter Ojasi v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No.1 Of 1986)) [1990] UGSC 2 (30 January 1990); | [1990] UGSC 2 | 31 Jan 1990 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-1990-2.rtf THE SUPREME COURT OF UGANDA AT MENGO CRIMINAL... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Joseph Magezi v Uganda ((Cr.Appeal No.15 Of 1989)) [1990] UGSC 3 (17 December 1990); | [1990] UGSC 3 | 17 Dec 1990 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Search Summary: The appellant had a scuffle with... |
| Supreme Court | Koni v Attorney General (S.C.Z. Appeal No. 7 of 1990) [1990] ZMSC 15 (10 September 1990); | [1990] ZMSC 15 | 11 Sep 1990 | VICTOR KONI v THE ATTORNEY GENERAL (1990) S.J. (S.C.) SUPREME COURT GARDNER, A.J.S., SAKALA... |
| Supreme Court | Zambia State Insurance Corporation Limited v Mulikelela (S.C.Z. Judgment No. 9 of 1990) [1990] ZMSC 17 (26 September 1990); | [1990] ZMSC 17 | 27 Sep 1990 | ZAMBIA STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION LIMITED v DENNIS MULIKELELA (1990) S.J. (S.C.) SUPREME... |
| Supreme Court | Administrator General v Meyn (S.C.Z. Judgment No. 8 of 1990) [1990] ZMSC 19 (22 October 1990); | [1990] ZMSC 19 | 23 Oct 1990 | ADMINISTRATOR GENERAL v PAUL MEYN (1990- 1992) Z.R. 15 (S.C) SUPREME COURT SILUNGWE, C.J.,... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Lt.Mike Ociti v Uganda ((Cr.Appeal No.7 Of 1988)) [1990] UGSC 5 (30 April 1990); | [1990] UGSC 5 | 30 Apr 1990 | Flynote: Criminal law Evidence Law Evaluation of Evidence Review of Evidence Search Summary: The... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Patrick Kasolo & 5 others v Uganda ((Cr.Appeal No.4 Of 1986)) [1990] UGSC 7 (11 September 1990); | [1990] UGSC 7 | 11 Sep 1990 | Flynote: Criminal law Search Summary: The complainant’s home was attacked by assailants who shot... |
| High Court | People v Kakuya (HTR/36 of 1990) [1990] ZMHC 1 (24 May 1990); | [1990] ZMHC 1 | 25 May 1990 | THE PEOPLE v MWAIBA KAKUYA (1990 1992) Z.R. 9 (H.C.) HIGH COURT C.S. MUSHABATI, J. 25TH... |
| High Court | People v Mumeno (HPR/79 of 1990) [1990] ZMHC 2 (9 July 1990); | [1990] ZMHC 2 | 10 Jul 1990 | THE PEOPLE v DAVIES MUMENO (1990- 1992) Z.R. 13 (H.C.) HIGH COURT W.M. MUZYAMBA, J. 10TH JULY... |
| High Court | People v Ndumba (NULL) [1990] ZMHC 3 (11 July 1990); | [1990] ZMHC 3 | 12 Jul 1990 | THE PEOPLE v KANGAI NDUMBA (1990) S.J. (H.C.) HIGH COURT MUSHABATI, C.S., J IN CHAMBERS 12TH DAY... |
| High Court | People v Sifu (NULL) [1990] ZMHC 5 (5 November 1990); | [1990] ZMHC 5 | 06 Nov 1990 | THE PEOPLE v MUZATA SIFU (1990) S.J. (H.C.) HIGH COURT MUSHABATI, C.S., J, IN CHAMBERS 6TH... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Quininto Etum v Uganda ((Cr.Appeal No.19 Of 1989)) [1990] UGSC 8 (25 October 1990); | [1990] UGSC 8 | 25 Oct 1990 | Flynote: Criminal law Evidence Law Evaluation of Evidence Search Summary: The appellant speared... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Sowedo Ndosire V Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No. 28 of 1989)) [1990] UGSC 1 (25 October 1990); | [1990] UGSC 1 | 25 Oct 1990 | Flynote: Criminal law Search Summary: A fight broke out between the appellant and his father... |
| High Court | People v Kaunda and Another (HPR/151 of 1990) [1990] ZMHC 4 (5 September 1990); | [1990] ZMHC 4 | 06 Sep 1990 | THE PEOPLE v KAMBARANGE KAUNDA AND RAFFICK MULLA AND IN THE MATTER OF ART 29(3) OF THE ... |
| High Court | Mwiinga v Honourable Zulu and Others (1990/HP/1690) [1991] ZMHC 1 (31 December 1990); | [1991] ZMHC 1 | 01 Jan 1991 | BENNIE R. W. MWIINGA v HONOURABLE GREY ZULU AND HONOURABLE CLEMENT MWANASHIKU AND HONOURABLE... |
| Supreme Court | Sawaneh v Bayoh (002) [1990] SLSC 2 (03 July 1990); | 03 Jul 1990 | Search Summary: Civil Procedure – Appeals – Specific performance not argued before Court of... | |
| High Court of Uganda | Sunday Mibulo v Uganda ((Misc. Cr. Appl. No. 248/1989)) [1990] UGHC 9 (6 July 1990); | [1990] UGHC 9 | 06 Jul 1990 | Flynote: Criminal law Search Summary: The applicant had been on remand for 33 months for charges... |
| High Court of Uganda | Bumukali v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No.185 of 1989)) [1990] UGHC 12 (19 March 1990); | [1990] UGHC 12 | 19 Mar 1990 | Flynote: Criminal law Search Summary: The applicant had been charged with theft contrary to... |
| High Court of Uganda | J. A Osma V Transocean (U) Ltd (Civil Suit No.1385/86) ((U)) [1990] UGHC 3 (30 October 1990); | [1990] UGHC 3 | 30 Oct 1990 | Search Summary: Download: high-court-1990-3.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE HIGH COURT OF... |
| High Court of Uganda | Rubinga v Kato & Anor ((Miscellaneous Civil Application No. DR. MFP 1/91)) [1991] UGHC 21 (20 February 1990); | [1991] UGHC 21 | 20 Feb 1990 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: The applicant applied for leave to appeal the decision... |
| High Court of Uganda | Uganda v Kamugisha & Anor ((Criminal Session No.29/89)) [1990] UGHC 10 (15 June 1990); | [1990] UGHC 10 | 15 Jun 1990 | Flynote: Criminal law Evidence Law Search Summary: Counsel for the accused sought to tender in a... |
| High Court of Uganda | Uganda v Byaruhanga William & Anor ((Criminal Session Case No.47/89)) [1990] UGHC 6 (16 August 1990); | [1990] UGHC 6 | 16 Aug 1990 | Flynote: Criminal law Search Summary: The two accused were indicted of robbery contrary to... |
| High Court of Uganda | John Sebwato & Anor v Uganda ((Misc. Cr. Appl. No. 198/1989)) [1990] UGHC 7 (12 March 1990); | [1990] UGHC 7 | 12 Mar 1990 | Flynote: Criminal law Search Summary: The applicants were charged with terrorism, which charge... |
| High Court of Uganda | Biiso v Tibamwenda ((Civil Appeal No. DR. MFP. 5/89)) [1990] UGHC 8 (16 March 1990); | [1990] UGHC 8 | 16 Mar 1990 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Human Rights Substantive rights Search Summary: The respondent raised a... |
| High Court of Uganda | James Fredric Pool Nsubuga c/o Kitio & Co. Advocates (Civil Suit No.1296/87) ((Civil Suit No.1296/87)) [1990] UGHC 11 (15 October 1990); | [1990] UGHC 11 | 15 Oct 1990 | Search Summary: Download: high-court-1990-11.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE HIGH COURT OF... |
| High Court of Uganda | Uganda v Kamugisha Evaristo (Criminal Session Case No.77 of 1988) ((Criminal Session Case No.77 of 1988)) [1990] UGHC 13 (8 November 1990); | [1990] UGHC 13 | 08 Nov 1990 | Search Summary: Download: high-court-1990-13.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE HIGH COURT OF... |
| High Court of Uganda | Didi v Namakajo ((Civil Suit No. 1230 of 1988)) [1990] UGHC 1 (14 May 1990); | [1990] UGHC 1 | 14 May 1990 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: The applicant sought an order for stay of execution on... |
| High Court of Uganda | Muljibhai Madhvan & Co.Ltd v Madchan International Ltd & Anor ((Civil Suit No.607 of 1990)) [1990] UGHC 2 (28 September 1990); | [1990] UGHC 2 | 28 Sep 1990 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: The applicant ought an order for a temporary injunction... |
| High Court of Uganda | Superior Construction & Engineering Ltd v Notay Engineering Industries ((1918) Ltd (Civil Suit No.702/89)) [1990] UGHC 4 (1 June 1990); | [1990] UGHC 4 | 01 Jun 1990 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: The plaintiff sub contracted the defendant company... |
| High Court of Uganda | Clovis Karatunga v Edrisa Nyakairu (Civil Suit No. DR. MFP 16/90) ((Civil Suit No. DR. MFP 16/90)) [1990] UGHC 14 (23 October 1990); | [1990] UGHC 14 | 23 Oct 1990 | Search Summary: Download: high-court-1990-14.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE HIGH COURT OF... |
| Supreme Court | Esselmann v Secretary of Finance (SA 11/90) [1990] NASC 5 (13 November 1990); | [1990] NASC 5 | 13 Nov 1990 | CASE NO. 11/90 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NAMIBIA In the matter between: KARIN ESSELMANN... |
| Supreme Court | Minister of Police v Haunawa (SA 13/90) [1990] NASC 3 (12 November 1990); | [1990] NASC 3 | 12 Nov 1990 | IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NAMIBIA CASE NO. SA 13 / 90 In the matter between: MINISTER OF POLICE... |
| Supreme Court | S v Drayer and Another (SA 1/90) [1990] NASC 4 (12 November 1990); | [1990] NASC 4 | 12 Nov 1990 | IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NAMIBIA In the matter between WERNER DRAYER................................ |
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| High Court | S v Mbali (No Case Number) [1990] NAHC 391 (27 March 1990); 1990 NR 1 (HC) | [1990] NAHC 391 | 27 Mar 1990 | The matter dealt with an application by the state to recall witnesses in a trial in which the... |
| High Court of Uganda | Babumba & 2 Ors v Bunju (CIVIL SUIT NO. 679/90) [1990] UGHC 15 (20 September 1990); | [1990] UGHC 15 | 20 Sep 1990 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: The applicants sought through an application for a... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Houver v Morocco (Communication No. 41/90) [1990] ACHPR 5; (28 April 1990) | 28 Apr 1990 | 25 April 1990 Communication No. 41/90 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS Seventh... | |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Eugene v USA and Anor (Communication No. 37/90) [1990] ACHPR 6; (28 April 1990) | 28 Apr 1990 | 25 April 1990 Communication No. 37/90 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS Seventh... |