Mashukano samba v Uganda (Criminal Application 141 of 1993)
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Holding
The High Court granted bail to the accused in a criminal matter after finding that special circumstances existed within the meaning of section 14A of the Trial on Indictments Act as amended. The State did not oppose the application and had issued a Certificate of No Objection. The court was satisfied with the sureties produced and imposed conditions including a cash bond, surrender of passport, and monthly reporting to police.
Outcome
Accused released on bail pending trial
Facts
The accused faced criminal charges in the Buganda Road Court. He applied to the High Court for bail. The State did not oppose the application and issued a Certificate of No Objection in favour of the accused. Two sureties were produced before the court.
Issues
- Whether special circumstances exist to justify releasing the accused on bail under section 14A of the Trial on Indictments Act.
Orders
- Accused released on bail.
- Accused to execute a bond in the sum of UGX 500,000 cash.
- Accused to deposit passport or other travel documents with the Deputy Registrar (Criminal) of the High Court.
- Accused to report to Central Police Station once a month on the 20th of each month beginning January 1994 until the case is finally disposed of or the order is varied.
Rules and key headnotes
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