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Mulungwa Monica Eunice v Makerere University & 2 Ors (Misc. Cause No. 175 of 2007) (Misc. Cause No. 175 of 2007)

High Court · [2008] UGHC 43 · 2008 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Ex parte application for leave to apply for judicial review of university admission cancellation
Decision
Leave to apply for judicial review granted to challenge university's cancellation of admission

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Holding

The High Court granted leave to apply for judicial review after finding prima facie evidence that the university cancelled the applicant's admission for fraud and scandalous conduct without giving her notice or an opportunity to be heard, establishing grounds to enquire whether the discontinuation complied with the law and principles of natural justice.

Outcome

Leave to apply for judicial review granted to challenge university's cancellation of admission

Facts

The applicant was admitted to Makerere University in 2004 under the Mature Age Entry Scheme to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Adult and Communication. She sat and passed the requisite examination on 18 December 2004 and was issued a university identity card. On 26 November 2007, near the commencement of her final semester and after receiving an examination permit and timetable, she received a letter cancelling her admission on grounds of fraud or scandalous conduct. Her Mature Age Certificate was withdrawn. The applicant alleged she received no prior notice of the cancellation and was given no opportunity to be heard before the adverse decision was taken. Over 200 students pursued similar complaints against the university.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant should be granted leave to apply for judicial review.
  2. Whether the cancellation of the applicant's university admission without notice or hearing constitutes a ground for judicial review.

Orders

  • Application for leave to apply for judicial review granted.
  • Costs in the cause.

Rules and key headnotes

Administrative Law — Natural Justice — Audi Alteram Partem — Administrative Decision Without Hearing
An administrative decision taken without giving the affected person an opportunity to be heard is a nullity.
Judicial Review — Leave to Apply — Grounds for Granting Leave — Prima Facie Case
Leave to apply for judicial review will be granted where the applicant establishes prima facie grounds justifying an enquiry into whether an administrative decision was taken in accordance with the law, particularly where principles of natural justice appear to have been breached.
Administrative Law — Educational Institutions — Cancellation of Admission — Procedural Requirements
Where a university cancels a student's admission on grounds of fraud or scandalous conduct, the student must be given notice of the allegations and an opportunity to answer them before an adverse decision is taken.

Legislation cited (5)

  • Judicature Act Cap 13 s.36
  • Judicature (Amendment) Act No.3 of 2002
  • Civil Procedure (Amendment) (Judicial Review) Rules S.I 95 of 2003 Rule 4(1)
  • Civil Procedure (Amendment) (Judicial Review) Rules S.I 95 of 2003 Rule 4(2)
  • Civil Procedure (Amendment) (Judicial Review) Rules 2003 Rule 44

Cases cited (2)

  • Fr. Francis Bahikirwe Muntu and 15 Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 643 of 2005)
  • R Vs. University of Cambridge - [1973]

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Mulungwa Monica Eunice v Makerere University & 2 Ors (Misc. Cause No. 175 of 2007) (Misc. Cause No. 175 of 2007) [2008] UGHC 43 (24 January 2008)
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