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.
Get started by selecting a topic from the drop-down menu on the left, and then select which jurisdiction you're interested in. Or, you can leave this section blank to see a cross-section of documents from across Africa.
Make your selections from the choices on the left| Court | Title | Case citation (MNC) | Judgement Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Attorney General v Senkali George & 45006 Ors ((CIVIL APPEAL NO.2 OF 2006)) [2009] UGSC 1 (21 January 2009); | [2009] UGSC 1 | 21 Jan 2009 | Flynote: Constitutional Law Headnote and Holding: This was a second appeal from the judgment of... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Attorney General v Susan Kigula & 417 Ors ((CONSTITUTIONAL APPEAL NO. 03 OF 2006)) [2009] UGSC 6 (21 January 2009); | [2009] UGSC 6 | 21 Jan 2009 | Download: supreme-court-2009-6.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME COURT OF UGANDA AT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Attorney General v Uganda Law Society ((CONSTITUTIONAL APPEAL NO. 1 OF 2006)) [2009] UGSC 2 (20 January 2009); | [2009] UGSC 2 | 20 Jan 2009 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Download: supreme-court-2009-2.rtf IN THE SUPREME... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Attorney General v Virchand Mithalal & Sons Ltd (CIVIL APPEAL NO.20 OF 2007 BETWEEN) [2009] UGSC 13 (21 April 2009); | [2009] UGSC 13 | 21 Apr 2009 | Flynote: CL Simple Interest Headnote and Holding: The respondent refused to accept the principle... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Florah Ramarungu v DFCU Leasing Co. Ltd ((Civil Application No.11/2009)) [2009] UGSC 10 (8 July 2009); | [2009] UGSC 10 | 08 Jul 2009 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2009-10.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPEME COURT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Gapco (U) Ltd v A.S. Ali Transporters (U) Ltd ((CIVIL APPEAL NO.7 OF 2007)) [2009] UGSC 4 (20 January 2009); | [2009] UGSC 4 | 20 Jan 2009 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Evidence Law Evaluation of Evidence Search Summary... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | George Tuhirirwe v Carolina Rwamuhanda ((CIVIL APPEAL NO. 15 OF 2007)) [2009] UGSC 5 (20 January 2009); | [2009] UGSC 5 | 20 Jan 2009 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2009-5.rtf 2 THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME COURT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Hwan Sung Industries Ltd vs Tajdin Hussein & 2 Ors (CIVIL APPEAL NO. 08/08) [2009] UGSC 17 (6 October 2009); | [2009] UGSC 17 | 06 Oct 2009 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2009-17.docx THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Horizon Coaches Ltd v Edward Rurangaranga & Anor ((Civil Application No. 18/2009)) [2009] UGSC 7 (10 September 2009); | [2009] UGSC 7 | 10 Sep 2009 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2009-7.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME COURT... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Iterura v Muguta (CIVIL APPEAL No. 5 OF 2006) [2009] UGSC 14 (7 January 2009); | [2009] UGSC 14 | 07 Jan 2009 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2009-14.docx THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Julius Rwabinumi v Hope Bahimbisomwe ((Civil Application No. 14 of 2009)) [2009] UGSC 8 (5 August 2009); | [2009] UGSC 8 | 05 Aug 2009 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: The applicant brought an application seeking for... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Katumba v Kenya Airways Ltd (CIVIL APPEAL NO. 09 OF 2008) [2009] UGSC 16 (13 October 2009); | [2009] UGSC 16 | 13 Oct 2009 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2009-16.docx THE... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Mukwaya Manasse v Uganda ((Cr.Appeal No. 7 Of 1994)) [2009] UGSC 12 (21 December 2009); | [2009] UGSC 12 | 21 Dec 2009 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Evidence Law Evaluation of Evidence Search Summary: The appellant was... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Rurangaranga & Anor v Horizone courches (CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 21 OF 2008) [2008] UGSC 30 (5 August 2009); | [2008] UGSC 30 | 05 Aug 2009 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Strike-Out Search Summary: The applicant applied... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Sitenda Sebalu v Hon. Sam K. Njuba & Anor ((Civil Application No.12 of 2009)) [2009] UGSC 9 (29 July 2009); | [2009] UGSC 9 | 29 Jul 2009 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Search Summary: The applicant brought an... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | The Administrator General Through the Lawful Attorney Kyomuhendo Jolly Christine v NSSF & Ors ((Civil Application No.2 of 2009)) [2009] UGSC 11 (20 March 2009); | [2009] UGSC 11 | 20 Mar 2009 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2009-11.rtf Republic of Uganda In the supreme court of... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | The Commissioner General Uganda Revenue Authority v Meera Investments Ltd ((CIVIL APPEAL NO.22 OF 2007)) [2009] UGSC 3 (20 January 2009); | [2009] UGSC 3 | 20 Jan 2009 | Search Summary: Download: supreme-court-2009-3.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE SUPREME... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Cranmer SSajjabi Imaka & anoer v Kawune Wakhooli & 2 oers ((Const.petieion No.11 Of 2008)) [2009] UGCC 5 (17 September 2009); | [2009] UGCC 5 | 17 Sep 2009 | Download: constitutional-court-2009-5.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE CONSTITUTION COURT OF... |
| Constitutional Court of Uganda | Uganda Projects Implementation & Management Centre v Uganda Revenue Authority ((Constitutional Petition No.18/07(Reference)) [2009] UGCC 2 (9 February 2009); | [2009] UGCC 2 | 09 Feb 2009 | Download: constitutional-court-2009-2.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Uganda Law Society & Anor v The Attorney General ((Constitutional Petitions No.2 & 8 of 2002)) [2009] UGCC 1 (4 February 2009); | [2009] UGCC 1 | 04 Feb 2009 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Download: supreme-court-uganda-2009-1.rtf THE... |
| Constitutional Court of Uganda | Dr. Kizza Besigye & 10 Ors V The Attorney General ((Constitutional Petition No. 07 of 2007)) [2009] UGCC 3 (1 September 2009); | [2009] UGCC 3 | 01 Sep 2009 | Download: constitutional-court-2009-3.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Kyomuhendo David & Anor v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No. 3 of 2003)) [2009] UGCA 26 (28 July 2009); | [2009] UGCA 26 | 28 Jul 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-26.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Tigo Stephen v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No. 170 of 2003)) [2009] UGCA 6 (22 March 2009); | [2009] UGCA 6 | 23 Mar 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-6.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Kamukama Moses V Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No. 52 of 2002)) [2009] UGCA 38 (27 August 2009); | [2009] UGCA 38 | 27 Aug 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-38.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Katunda Johnson v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No. 30 of 2002)) [2009] UGCA 27 (6 August 2009); | [2009] UGCA 27 | 06 Aug 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-27.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Bank of Uganda v Caring for Orphans, Widows & Elderly Ltd ((Civil Appeal No.35 of 2007)) [2009] UGCA 36 (26 August 2009); | [2009] UGCA 36 | 26 Aug 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-36.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Obwana Samson & 2 Ors v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No. 56 of 2003)) [2009] UGCA 7 (17 March 2009); | [2009] UGCA 7 | 17 Mar 2009 | Flynote: Criminal law Evidence Law Search Summary: The appellants were convicted of murder... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Koli Jenty v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No.42 of 2004)) [2009] UGCA 37 (27 August 2009); | [2009] UGCA 37 | 27 Aug 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-37.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Kasirye Byaruhanga & Co. Advocates v Mugerwa Pius Mugalaasi ((Civil Appeal No. 87 of 2008)) [2009] UGCA 22 (4 June 2009); | [2009] UGCA 22 | 04 Jun 2009 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Appeals and reviews Search Summary: This was an appeal against an order... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Kavuma Freddies Schoof V Uganda ((Criminal Application No.101 of 2009)) [2009] UGCA 39 (11 September 2009); | [2009] UGCA 39 | 11 Sep 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-39.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Mohammad B.Kasasa V Jasphar Buyonga Sirasi Bwogi ((Civil Appeal No.42 of 2008.)) [2009] UGCA 44 (19 October 2009); | [2009] UGCA 44 | 19 Oct 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-44.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Chesakit Matayo v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No. 95 of 2004)) [2009] UGCA 21 (20 May 2009); | [2009] UGCA 21 | 20 May 2009 | Flynote: Evidence Law Search Summary: The appellant was indicted and convicted on two counts for... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Mwesigwa Hannington and 3 ors vs Attorney General ((Civil Appeal No. 2 of 2008)) [2009] UGCA 17 (1 April 2009); | [2009] UGCA 17 | 01 Apr 2009 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Constitutional Law Search Summary: The appellants sought enforcement of... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Aida Najjemba v Ester Mpagi ((CIVIL APPEAL NO.74/05)) [2009] UGCA 1 (21 January 2009); | [2009] UGCA 1 | 22 Jan 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-1.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Rwanyanga Charles vs Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No. 113 of 2002)) [2009] UGCA 15 (9 April 2009); | [2009] UGCA 15 | 09 Apr 2009 | Flynote: Criminal law Evidence Law Search Summary: The appeal was against the conviction and... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Asiku Jamil and Anor vs Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No. 203 of 2004)) [2009] UGCA 13 (2 April 2009); | [2009] UGCA 13 | 02 Apr 2009 | Flynote: Criminal law Evidence Law Search Summary: This was appeal against conviction and... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Mwesigwa Semu & Anor v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No. 221 of 2003)) [2009] UGCA 10 (31 March 2009); | [2009] UGCA 10 | 31 Mar 2009 | Flynote: Criminal law Evidence Law Witness Testimony Search Summary: The appellants sought to... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Engineer Ephraim Turinawe & Anor V Molly Kyalikunda Turinawe & 4 Ors ((Civil Appeal No.18 of 2009)) [2009] UGCA 49 (19 November 2009); | [2009] UGCA 49 | 20 Nov 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-49.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Etudebo James & 3 Ors v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No. 93 of 2002)) [2009] UGCA 3 (19 March 2009); | [2009] UGCA 3 | 20 Mar 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-3.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Yoda Atiku v Banura David ((Criminal Appeal No.46 of 2005)) [2009] UGCA 32 (18 August 2009); | [2009] UGCA 32 | 18 Aug 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-32.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Oyee George v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No. 159 of 2003)) [2009] UGCA 8 (2 March 2009); | [2009] UGCA 8 | 02 Mar 2009 | Flynote: Criminal law Evidence Law Evaluation of Evidence Search Summary: The appellant was... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Tumwesigye Kasim vs Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No. 131 of 2002)) [2009] UGCA 11 (7 April 2009); | [2009] UGCA 11 | 07 Apr 2009 | Flynote: Criminal law Search Summary: The appellant, a professional teacher was convicted of... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Lt Serwanga Juuko & Anor v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No. 97 of 2004)) [2009] UGCA 18 (20 April 2009); | [2009] UGCA 18 | 20 Apr 2009 | Download: court-appeal-2009-18.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF UGANDA AT... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Atto Jackline V Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No. 146/2004)) [2009] UGCA 43 (6 October 2009); | [2009] UGCA 43 | 06 Oct 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-43.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Chogm Tour Agents (2007) (U) Ltd V Masaka Municipal Council Local Government ((Civil Appeal No. 32 of 2009)) [2009] UGCA 47 (24 November 2009); | [2009] UGCA 47 | 25 Nov 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-47.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Butamanya Kabaale vs Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No. 16 of 2003)) [2009] UGCA 2 (8 February 2009); | [2009] UGCA 2 | 09 Feb 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-2.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | National Social Security Fund and Others v Alcon International Limited ((CIVIL APPEAL NO. 02 OF 2008)) [2009] UGCA 35 (25 August 2009); | [2009] UGCA 35 | 25 Aug 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-35.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | R/O 133 Major General James Kazini v Attorney General ((Constitutional Petition No. 08 of 2008)) [2009] UGCA 55 (12 October 2009); | [2009] UGCA 55 | 12 Oct 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-55.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Musiitwa Lubega v Uganda ((Criminal Appeal No. 73 of 2003)) [2009] UGCA 5 (22 March 2009); | [2009] UGCA 5 | 23 Mar 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-5.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Frank Iga v Uganda ((Miscellaneous Application No.099 of 2009)) [2009] UGCA 33 (20 August 2009); | [2009] UGCA 33 | 20 Aug 2009 | Search Summary: Download: court-appeal-2009-33.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL... |