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Atuhaire B v Eng. John Mary Vianne Twinomujuni and Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 704 of 2025)

High Court · [2025] UGHCCD 163 · 2025 Application Dismissed AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application for interim injunction arising from pending application for temporary injunction
Decision
Application for interim injunction dismissed

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Holding

The court dismissed the application for an interim injunction restraining the 1st Respondent from continuing in office as Commissioner, Urban Water Supply. The applicant failed to demonstrate an imminent threat that would render the main application nugatory. The 1st Respondent's continued presence in office was explained as an administrative measure pending final determination by the Appointing Authority. No compelling evidence was adduced showing irreparable harm would occur before the main application could be heard.

Outcome

Application for interim injunction dismissed

Facts

The 1st Respondent served as Commissioner for Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Services in the Ministry of Water and Environment. He reached the mandatory retirement age of 60 years on 13 July 2025 but continued to occupy the office. The applicant, a self-employed citizen interested in good governance, filed Miscellaneous Cause No. 0217 of 2025 seeking constitutional redress and a substantive application for temporary injunction (Miscellaneous Application No. 0696 of 2025). The applicant then filed this application for an interim order restraining the respondents from processing a three-year contract for the 1st Respondent and restraining the 1st Respondent from continuing to occupy the office pending determination of the main application. The respondents opposed, stating that no contract had been awarded, the matter was under consideration, and the continued service was an administrative measure to ensure continuity pending a final decision by the Appointing Authority.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant has satisfied all the grounds to warrant the grant of an interim order of injunction.

Orders

  • Application dismissed.
  • No order as to costs.

Rules and key headnotes

Civil Procedure — Interim Injunctions — Test for Grant
An applicant seeking an interim injunction must satisfy three essential conditions: (1) the applicant has a prima facie case or serious question to be tried; (2) there exists a substantive application for temporary injunction; and (3) there is an imminent threat necessitating preservation of the status quo and maintenance of the right to be heard on the main application.
Civil Procedure — Interim Injunctions — Imminent Threat Requirement
The purpose of an interim order is to preserve the status quo and prevent an imminent threat of injustice pending determination of the main application. An interim order is not an end in itself but serves to maintain the subject matter in dispute until the court can hear the main application on its merits. The applicant must demonstrate the existence of an imminent threat of illegality that would render the main application nugatory if the interim order is not granted.
Civil Procedure — Interim Injunctions — Burden of Proof
The court's desire to do justice must be based on convincing evidence that there is imminent danger that the applicant will suffer irreparable harm or damage before the main application is heard. Where no substantial evidence is adduced before the court, there are no compelling reasons to grant an interim order.

Legislation cited (3)

Cases cited (1)

  • Yakobo Senkungu and Others v Cerensio Muiasa (SC Civil Application No. 5 of 2013)

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Atuhaire B v Eng. John Mary Vianne Twinomujuni and Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 704 of 2025) [2025] UGHCCD 163 (2 October 2025)
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