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Elungu v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 52 of 2020)

Citation: [2024] UGCA 48 Court: Court of Appeal Decided: 23 February 2024 Jurisdiction: Uganda

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A murder conviction is a nullity where the trial court fails to inquire into the accused's fitness to stand trial under section 45 of the Trial on Indictment Act.

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