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Uganda v Richard Okecha makali (Criminal Session Case No. 166 of 1991)

High Court · [1993] UGHC 143 · 1993 Proceedings Discontinued AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Murder trial discontinued following death of accused on remand
Decision
Accused died on remand; proceedings discontinued by Nolle Prosequi; posthumous discharge entered

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Holding

The accused was indicted for murder and committed to the High Court for trial. While on remand, the accused died. The Director of Public Prosecutions issued a written Nolle Prosequi dated 26 March 1993, discontinuing criminal proceedings. The court discontinued proceedings and discharged the deceased accused posthumously.

Outcome

Accused died on remand; proceedings discontinued by Nolle Prosequi; posthumous discharge entered

Facts

The accused Richard Okecha Makali was indicted for murder and committed to the High Court for trial. He was held on remand awaiting trial. The accused died while on remand. On 26 March 1993, the Director of Public Prosecutions signed a written Nolle Prosequi discontinuing the criminal proceedings. The matter came before the court on 29 March 1993.

Orders

  • Criminal proceedings against the deceased accused discontinued.
  • Accused discharged posthumously.

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Uganda v Richard Okecha makali (Criminal Session Case No. 166 of 1991) [1993] UGHC 143 (29 March 1993)
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