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Uganda v Kayole Lauben (Criminal Session Case 44 of 2023)

High Court · [2026] UGHC 483 · 2026 Appeal Withdrawn AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Appeal against acquittal from lower court on environmental noise control charges
Decision
Appeal withdrawn by prosecution; all proceedings terminated

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Holding

The prosecution appealed the respondent's acquittal on charges of failing to control noise under the National Environment Act. At the hearing, counsel for the appellant prayed that the appeal be withdrawn. The court granted the prayer and ordered the appeal withdrawn, terminating all proceedings.

Outcome

Appeal withdrawn by prosecution; all proceedings terminated

Facts

The respondent was charged in the lower court with failing to control noise contrary to sections 28 and 107 of the National Environment Act. The lower court acquitted the respondent. The prosecution appealed the acquittal on June 12, 2023. At the hearing of the appeal before the High Court, counsel for the appellant requested that the appeal be withdrawn. Counsel for the respondent did not object to this request.

Orders

  • Appeal is ordered withdrawn.
  • All proceedings in this matter are terminated.

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Uganda v Kayole Lauben (Criminal Session Case 44 of 2023) [2026] UGHC 483 (24 April 2026)
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