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Uganda v Maurina Butia (Criminal Session Case No. 109 91)

High Court · [1993] UGHC 146 · 1993 Accused Discharged AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Murder charge committed to High Court for trial, subsequently discontinued by Nolle Prosequi
Decision
Accused discharged following entry of Nolle Prosequi by the Director of Public Prosecutions

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Holding

The Director of Public Prosecutions filed a Nolle Prosequi discontinuing criminal proceedings against the accused, who had been indicted for murder. The effect of the Nolle Prosequi was to discontinue the proceedings. The accused was discharged.

Outcome

Accused discharged following entry of Nolle Prosequi by the Director of Public Prosecutions

Facts

The accused was indicted for murder and committed to the High Court for trial. The hearing failed to proceed on several occasions due to the absence of witnesses. On 26 March 1993, the Director of Public Prosecutions signed a written Nolle Prosequi discontinuing the criminal proceedings against the accused.

Orders

  • Proceedings against the accused discontinued.
  • Accused discharged.

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Uganda v Maurina Butia (Criminal Session Case No. 109_91) [1993] UGHC 146 (29 March 1993)
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