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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| Supreme Court of Uganda | Ahmed Ibrahim Bholm v Car and General Ltd ((Civil Appeal No.12 of 2002)) [2004] UGSC 8 (15 January 2004); | [2004] UGSC 8 | 16 Jan 2004 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2004-8.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME COURT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | A.K.P.M. Lutaya v Attorney General ((Civil Appeal No.10 of 2002)) [2004] UGSC 13 (8 March 2004); | [2004] UGSC 13 | 08 Mar 2004 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Search Summary: This ruling concerns a reference... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Administrator General v Bwanika James and Ors ((Civil Appeal No.7 of 2003)) [2004] UGSC 29 (12 October 2004); | [2004] UGSC 29 | 12 Oct 2004 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2004-29.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME COURT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Attorney General v Paul Kawanga Semwogerere and Ors ((Constitutional Appeal No.3 of 2003)) [2004] UGSC 21 (30 June 2004); | [2004] UGSC 21 | 30 Jun 2004 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2004-21.rtf 30 JUN 2004 THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Attorney General v James Rwanyarare and Ors ((Constitutional Appeal No.2 of 2003)) [2004] UGSC 2 (21 April 2004); | [2004] UGSC 2 | 21 Apr 2004 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2004-2.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME COURT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Attorney General v Paul K. Ssemogerere and Anor ((Constitutional Appeal No.3 of 2004)) [2004] UGSC 35 (2 September 2004); | [2004] UGSC 35 | 02 Sep 2004 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2004-35.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME COURT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Attorney General v Paul K. Ssemogerere and Ors ((Constitutional Application No.2 of 2004)) [2004] UGSC 3 (2 September 2004); | [2004] UGSC 3 | 02 Sep 2004 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2004-3.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME COURT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Bagaga Peter v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No.8 of 2002)) [2004] UGSC 15 (18 May 2004); | [2004] UGSC 15 | 18 May 2004 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2004-15.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME COURT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Byabagambi Gabriel v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No.16 of 2002)) [2004] UGSC 5 (14 January 2004); | [2004] UGSC 5 | 15 Jan 2004 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2004-5.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME COURT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Byaruhanga Fodori v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No.18 of 2002)) [2004] UGSC 24 (29 July 2004); | [2004] UGSC 24 | 29 Jul 2004 | Flynote: Evidence Law Search Summary: The appellant was indicted before the High Court on two... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Byasigaraho Wilson, Cpl. v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No.15 of 2003)) [2004] UGSC 11 (18 February 2004); | [2004] UGSC 11 | 19 Feb 2004 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2004-11.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME COURT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Charles Onyango Obbo and Anor v Attorney General ((Constitutional Appeal No.2 of 2002)) [2004] UGSC 1 (10 February 2004); | [2004] UGSC 1 | 10 Feb 2004 | Flynote: HR Democracy Express and disseminate opinion Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Erisafani Muddumba v Wilberforce Kuluse ((Civil Appeal No.9 of 2002)) [2004] UGSC 19 (22 June 2004); | [2004] UGSC 19 | 22 Jun 2004 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2004-19.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME OF... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Fr. Narsensio Begumisa and Ors v Eric Tibebaga ((Civil Appeal No.17 of 2002)) [2004] UGSC 18 (22 June 2004); | [2004] UGSC 18 | 22 Jun 2004 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2004-18.rtf IN THE SUPREME COURT OF UGANDA HOLDEN AT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Haji Hartjna Mtjlangwa v Shariff Osman ((Civil Reference No.3 of 2004)) [2004] UGSC 26 (29 August 2004); | [2004] UGSC 26 | 29 Aug 2004 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2004-26.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME COURT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Fulgensius Mungereza v Africa Central ((Civil Appeal No.18 of 2002)) [2004] UGSC 9 (15 January 2004); | [2004] UGSC 9 | 16 Jan 2004 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2004-9.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME COURT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Godfrey Magezi and Anor v Sudhir Rupaleria ((Miscellaneous Application No.6 of 2003)) [2004] UGSC 25 (4 August 2004); | [2004] UGSC 25 | 04 Aug 2004 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2004-25.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME COURT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Hajj Bumali Kadjingo v Non Performing Assets Recovery Trust ((Civil Appeal No.19 of 2002)) [2004] UGSC 14 (20 April 2004); | [2004] UGSC 14 | 20 Apr 2004 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2004-14.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME COURT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Habre International Trading Co. Ltd v Francis Rutagarama Bantariza ((Civil Application No.7 of 2003)) [2004] UGSC 16 (26 May 2004); | [2004] UGSC 16 | 26 May 2004 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2004-16.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME COURT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Gabula David v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No.4 of 2002)) [2004] UGSC 17 (18 June 2004); | [2004] UGSC 17 | 18 Jun 2004 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2004-17.rtf IN THE SUPREME COURT OF UGANDA AT MENGO... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Godfrey Magezi and Anor v Sudhir Rupaleria ((Civil Application No.10 of 2002)) [2004] UGSC 33 (19 December 2004); | [2004] UGSC 33 | 20 Dec 2004 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2004-33.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME COURT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Kasaija Emmanuel v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No.6 of 2003)) [2004] UGSC 22 (22 July 2004); | [2004] UGSC 22 | 22 Jul 2004 | Flynote: Criminal law Search Summary: The appellant, unsuccessfully appealed to the Court of... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Kasirye Hamuza, Cpl and Ors v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No.44 of 2001)) [2004] UGSC 36 (18 May 2004); | [2004] UGSC 36 | 18 May 2004 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2004-36.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME COURT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Kazibwe Kassim v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No.1 of 2003)) [2004] UGSC 23 (22 July 2004); | [2004] UGSC 23 | 22 Jul 2004 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Civil Remedies Search Summary: This was a second appeal. It is from a... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Kwijuka Misaki and Anor v Attorney General ((Criminal Appeal No.18 of 2003)) [2004] UGSC 27 (1 September 2004); | [2004] UGSC 27 | 01 Sep 2004 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2004-27.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME COURT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Mansukhlal Ramji Karia and Anor v Attoreny General and Ors ((Civil Appeal No.20 of 2002)) [2004] UGSC 32 (15 December 2004); | [2004] UGSC 32 | 16 Dec 2004 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2004-32.rtf REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME COURT OF... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Lutwama David v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No.4 of 2003)) [2004] UGSC 31 (29 November 2004); | [2004] UGSC 31 | 30 Nov 2004 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2004-31.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME COURT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Mundu Tito v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No.28 of 2001)) [2004] UGSC 6 (14 January 2004); | [2004] UGSC 6 | 14 Jan 2004 | Flynote: Criminal law Search Summary: The appellant was acquitted by the high court on one count... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Noble Builders (U) Limited and Anor v Jabal Singh Sandhu ((Civil Application No.15 of 2002)) [2004] UGSC 12 (3 March 2004); | [2004] UGSC 12 | 04 Mar 2004 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2004-12.rtf IN THE SUPREME COURT OF UGANDA AT MENGO... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Nsereko Joseph and Ors v Bank of Uganda ((Civil Appeal No.1 of 2002)) [2004] UGSC 7 (15 January 2004); | [2004] UGSC 7 | 16 Jan 2004 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2004-7.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME COURT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Paul k. Ssemogerere and Ors v Attorney General ((Constitutional Appeal No.1 of 2002)) [2004] UGSC 10 (28 January 2004); | [2004] UGSC 10 | 29 Jan 2004 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2004-10.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME COURT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Pearl Motors Ltd v Bank of Baroda (U) Ltd ((Civil Appeal No.15 of 2002)) [2004] UGSC 34 (20 December 2004); | [2004] UGSC 34 | 21 Dec 2004 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2004-34.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME COURT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd v Atabya Agencies Ltd ((Civil Application No. 31 of 2004)) [2004] UGSC 37 (13 December 2004); | [2004] UGSC 37 | 14 Dec 2004 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2004-37.rtf IN THESUPREME COURT OF UGANDA HOLDEN AT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd v Atabya Agencies Ltd ((Civil Application No.31 of 2004)) [2004] UGSC 38 (13 December 2004); | [2004] UGSC 38 | 14 Dec 2004 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2004-38.rtf IN THESUPREME COURT OF UGANDA HOLDEN AT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Vimila Thakkar v Lalita Minilal Raja and Ors ((Civil Appeal No.3 of 2003)) [2004] UGSC 20 (22 June 2004); | [2004] UGSC 20 | 22 Jun 2004 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2004-20.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME COURT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Walakira Abas and Ors v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No.25 of 2002)) [2004] UGSC 28 (23 September 2004); | [2004] UGSC 28 | 23 Sep 2004 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2004-28.rtf IN THE SUPREME COURT OF UGANDA HOLDEN AT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Yesero Mugenyi v 1. Philemon Wandera and Ors ((Civil Application No.20 of 2004)) [2004] UGSC 30 (14 November 2004); | [2004] UGSC 30 | 15 Nov 2004 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2004-30.rtf IN THE SUPREME COURT OF UGANDA HOLDEN AT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Umar Sebidde v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No.23 of 2002)) [2004] UGSC 4 (14 January 2004); | [2004] UGSC 4 | 14 Jan 2004 | Flynote: Criminal law Search Summary: The appellant, was convicted of rape by Bamwine, J, in the... |
| Constitutional Court of Uganda | Phillip Karugaba v Attorney General ((Constitutional Petition No. 11 of 2002)) [2004] UGCC 3 (4 April 2004); | [2004] UGCC 3 | 04 Apr 2004 | Download: constitutional-court-2004-3.rtf constitutional-court-2004-3.pdf THE REPUBLIC OF... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Dr. James Rwanyarare and Others v Attorney General (Constitutional Petition No. 7 of 2002) [2004] UGCC 5 (16 November 2004); | [2004] UGCC 5 | 16 Nov 2004 | Flynote: HR Association Participate in government Search Summary: Regulation of political... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | S. P. Oboth and Another v Attorney General ((Constitutional Petition No. 4 of 2004)) [2004] UGCC 4 (10 November 2004); | [2004] UGCC 4 | 10 Nov 2004 | Download: constitutional-court-2004-4.rtf constitutional-court-2004-4.pdf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Uganda Association of Women Lawyers and Others v Attorney General ((Constitutional Petition No. 2 of 2003)) [2004] UGCC 1 (10 March 2004); | [2004] UGCC 1 | 10 Mar 2004 | Flynote: HR Dignity and honour and reputation Download: constitutional-court-2004-1.rtf... |
| Constitutional Court of Uganda | Fox Odoi- Oywelowo and Another v Attorney General ((Constitutional Petition No. 8 of 2003)) [2004] UGCC 2 (30 March 2004); | [2004] UGCC 2 | 30 Mar 2004 | Download: constitutional-court-2004-2.rtf constitutional-court-2004-2.pdf THE REPUBLIC OF... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Juliet Kalema v William Kalema & Anor ((CIVIL APPEAL NO. 95 OF 2003)) [2004] UGCA 15 (16 August 2004); | [2004] UGCA 15 | 16 Aug 2004 | Flynote: Family Law Matrimonial Property Law Search Summary: The appellant and respondents were... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Pastori Tumwebaze v Edson Kanyabwera ((CIVIL APPEAL NO. 75 OF 2003)) [2004] UGCA 11 (5 April 2004); | [2004] UGCA 11 | 05 Apr 2004 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Errors and rectifications Search Summary: The appellant successfully... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Juliet Kalema v William Kalema & Anor ((CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 24 OF 2004.)) [2004] UGCA 6 (25 May 2004); | [2004] UGCA 6 | 25 May 2004 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Actions and applications Search Summary: The applicant sought for... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | National Housing And Construction Corporation v Kampala District Land Board & Anor ((CIVIL APPEAL NO.43 OF 2002)) [2004] UGCA 7 (1 February 2004); | [2004] UGCA 7 | 01 Feb 2004 | Flynote: Property Law Land Land Dispute Search Summary: The court observed that the main ground... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Peter Mulira v Mitchel Cotts Ltd ((CIVIL APPEAL NO. 15 OF 2002)) [2004] UGCA 8 (3 April 2004); | [2004] UGCA 8 | 03 Apr 2004 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Actions and applications Search Summary: The appellant advocate was... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Masiki Sosan & Anor v Uganda ((CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 7 OF 2002)) [2004] UGCA 18 (2 August 2004); | [2004] UGCA 18 | 02 Aug 2004 | Flynote: Criminal law Search Summary: The appellants were indicted on the charge of murder,... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Karim Hirji v Kakira Sugar Works Ltd ((CIVIL APPEAL NO.84 OF 2002)) [2004] UGCA 13 (20 April 2004); | [2004] UGCA 13 | 20 Apr 2004 | Flynote: Civil Remedies Damages Search Summary: The court observed that the main contention was... |