Sebandeke Nicholas and Others v Uganda (Criminal Miscellaneous Application No. 92 of 2025)
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Holding
The High Court granted bail to the first applicant who had completed statutory remand days without being committed for trial. The applicant was released on court bond of UGX 10,000,000 with two sureties each bonded at UGX 5,000,000. The court directed the applicant to report back to Buganda Road Court for mention.
Outcome
First applicant granted bail and ordered to report to lower court for continued mention
Facts
The first applicant first appeared in Buganda Road Court on 26 June 2025 where charges were read and he was remanded. The applicant completed his statutory remand days without being committed for trial. The applicant produced two sureties in court, one being his mother and the other his wife. The prosecution did not dispute that the applicant had completed statutory days or that he had not been committed.
Issues
- Whether the applicant should be granted bail having completed statutory remand days without committal.
Orders
- Applicant (A1) released on court bond of UGX 10,000,000 (not cash).
- Two sureties bonded at UGX 5,000,000 each (not cash).
- Applicant (A1) to report back to Buganda Road Court on 14/8/2025.
- Bail form to be extended.
- Lower Court file to be returned to Buganda Road Court for continued mention.
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