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Siraji Mulabanaku v Uganda (Miscellaneous Application 13 of 1995)

High Court · [1995] UGHC 153 · 1995 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Bail application by accused charged with rape under section 14A of the Trial on Indictments Act
Decision
Applicant released on bail pending trial subject to conditions

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Holding

The High Court granted bail to an applicant charged with rape under section 14A of the Trial on Indictments Act. The court found special circumstances based on the applicant's severe medical condition (bronchial asthma) requiring treatment not easily available in prison, the applicant being a juvenile aged 17 years, and the state's non-opposition to bail. Bail was granted subject to conditions including cash deposit and sureties.

Outcome

Applicant released on bail pending trial subject to conditions

Facts

The applicant Siraji Mulabanaku was charged with the offence of rape contrary to section 117 of the Penal Code Act. He applied for bail under section 14A of the Trial on Indictments Act as amended by statutes 5 and 6 of 1990. The applicant was a juvenile aged approximately 17 years old. He suffered from bronchial asthma and tendered a medical report to court indicating his poor health condition. The court observed that his physical condition in court was appallingly bad. The state did not oppose the application for bail.

Issues

  1. Whether special circumstances exist to justify granting bail to an applicant charged with rape.

Orders

  • Application for bail granted.
  • Applicant to deposit 150,000/= cash with court.
  • Each surety (Hamuza Wenbuzi and Saidi Wanbuzi) 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 November 1995 until another lawful order is given by the competent court.
  • Failure to observe any of these conditions will automatically result in the bail being cancelled.

Rules and key headnotes

Bail — Special Circumstances — Rape Charges
For a court to release an accused person on bail pending trial on a charge of rape, special circumstances must be proved to the satisfaction of the court.
Bail — Special Circumstances — Medical Condition
An applicant's severe medical condition requiring treatment not easily available in prison, combined with the applicant being a juvenile and the state's non-opposition, constitutes special circumstances justifying the grant of bail on a charge of rape.

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Siraji Mulabanaku v Uganda (Miscellaneous Application 13 of 1995) [1995] UGHC 153 (5 October 1995)
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