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Musirimu Balikowa V Uganda (Misc. Application No. 17 95)

High Court · [1995] UGHC 11 · 1995 Application Dismissed AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application for bail pending trial on aggravated robbery charges
Decision
Applicant to remain on remand pending trial

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Holding

An applicant charged with aggravated robbery seeking bail on grounds of grave sickness must satisfy the court that the sickness is current and ongoing. Where medical evidence shows the applicant last received treatment nearly two years before the application and received no further treatment thereafter, the court will infer recovery and find no special circumstances warranting bail. Application dismissed.

Outcome

Applicant to remain on remand pending trial

Facts

The applicant was charged with aggravated robbery in two counts alongside two other persons. He applied for bail on grounds of grave sickness, claiming injuries from a 1993 accident affecting his ribs, head, and chest. Medical records showed he last attended medical treatment on 4 November 1993. By the time of the application in October 1995, nearly two years had elapsed since his last documented medical visit, with no evidence of subsequent treatment or ongoing medical care.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant proved special circumstances warranting release on bail for a charge of aggravated robbery based on grave sickness.

Orders

  • Application for bail dismissed.

Rules and key headnotes

Criminal Law & Procedure — Bail — Special Circumstances — Grave Sickness
An accused person charged with aggravated robbery may only be released on bail upon proving grave sickness, being an infant or person of advanced age, being on remand for twelve months under Article 23(6)(c) of the Constitution, or obtaining consent from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Criminal Law & Procedure — Bail — Burden of Proof — Grave Sickness
Where an applicant relies on grave sickness as grounds for bail, medical evidence showing treatment ceased nearly two years prior without subsequent medical attention constitutes insufficient proof of ongoing sickness, warranting dismissal of the application.

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Musirimu Balikowa V Uganda (Misc. Application No. 17_95) [1995] UGHC 11 (15 November 1995)
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