Uganda v Namuyaba (Criminal Appeal 74 of 2019)
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Holding
The High Court dismissed a State appeal against acquittal on an intermeddling charge where the respondent could not be traced for service despite multiple attempts. The court held it would not be in the interest of justice to proceed with the appeal in the respondent's absence, given the age of the matter and the inability to effect service.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed for inability to serve respondent
Facts
The State appealed against the acquittal of Safina Namuyaba on a charge of intermeddling contrary to section 11(1) and (2) of the Administrator General Act. The appeal was filed on 11 July 2019. When the matter was called for hearing on 10 October 2019, the respondent was absent due to lack of service, and the case was adjourned. The matter then became dormant. On 6 July 2021, the court issued timelines for hearing. The process server successfully served the appellant but was unable to trace the respondent. Given the age of the appeal and the inability to serve the respondent, the court determined it could not proceed.
Issues
- Whether the appeal should proceed in the absence of the respondent who could not be served
Orders
- Appeal dismissed.
Legislation cited (2)
- Administrator General Act s.11(1)
- Administrator General Act s.11(2)
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