Mandela Nelson v Uganda [2026] UGHCCRD 60
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Holding
The applicant sought mandatory release on bail under article 23(6)(c) of the Constitution, contending he had been on remand for over 180 days for aggravated robbery without committal to the High Court. The court declined to determine the merits because the applicant had already been granted bail by another judge of the High Court in Criminal Miscellaneous Application No. 667 of 2025. The application was accordingly dismissed as overtaken by events.
Outcome
Application for mandatory bail dismissed as overtaken by events; applicant had already been granted bail in a separate application.
Facts
The applicant was charged with aggravated robbery contrary to section 286(2) of the Penal Code Act. He applied for mandatory bail on the ground that he had been held on remand for a period exceeding 180 days without being committed to the High Court for trial, invoking article 23(6)(c) of the Constitution. The court noted that the applicant had already been granted bail by another judge of the High Court in Criminal Miscellaneous Application No. 667 of 2025.
Issues
- Whether the applicant was entitled to mandatory bail under article 23(6)(c) of the Constitution having been remanded for over 180 days without committal for trial.
Orders
- Application dismissed, having been overtaken by events.
Legislation cited (5)
- Constitution of the Republic of Uganda art.23(6)
- Constitution of the Republic of Uganda art.28(3)(a)
- Trial on Indictments Act Cap 25 s.15-16
- Penal Code Act Cap 128 s.286(2)
- Constitution (Bail Guidelines for Courts of Judicature) Practice Directions, 2022
Cases cited (1)
- Criminal Miscellaneous Application No 667/2025
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