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Siraji Mulabanaku V Uganda (Misc. Appl. No. 13 95)

High Court · [1995] UGHC 12 · 1995 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Bail application pending trial on charge of rape
Decision
Applicant released on bail pending trial subject to conditions

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Holding

The court granted bail to an accused charged with rape under section 14A of the Trial on Indictments Decree, finding special circumstances established by the applicant's serious medical condition (bronchial asthma) requiring treatment difficult to obtain in prison, and the prosecution's non-opposition to the application.

Outcome

Applicant released on bail pending trial subject to conditions

Facts

The applicant, Siraji Mulabanaku, was charged with rape contrary to section 117 of the Penal Code Act. He applied for bail under section 14A of the Trial on Indictments Decree (as amended by Statutes 5 and 6 of 1990). The applicant was approximately 17 years old and suffered from bronchial asthma, a condition documented by medical report. His physical condition in court was described as appallingly bad. The state did not oppose the bail application. The applicant sought release on grounds of being a juvenile and suffering from a serious medical condition requiring treatment difficult to obtain in prison.

Issues

  1. Whether special circumstances exist to justify granting bail in a rape case.

Orders

  • Bail application granted.
  • Applicant to deposit 150,000/= cash with the court.
  • Each surety (Hamuza Wambuzi and Saidi Waimbuzi) to sign a bond for 300,000/= each, not cash.
  • Applicant to report to the Chief Magistrate's Court at Jinja once every month for extension of bail starting from 6-11-95 until another lawful order is given.
  • Failure to observe any condition will automatically result in bail being cancelled.

Rules and key headnotes

Bail — Rape Charges — Special Circumstances
For an accused charged with rape to be released on bail pending trial, special circumstances must be proved to the satisfaction of the court under section 14A of the Trial on Indictments Decree.
Bail — Medical Grounds — Special Circumstances
A serious medical condition requiring treatment that cannot be easily provided in prison constitutes special circumstances justifying the grant of bail, particularly where the prosecution does not oppose the application.

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Siraji Mulabanaku V Uganda (Misc. Appl. No. 13_95) [1995] UGHC 12 (5 October 1995)
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