Rwanda Case Law

MHAYIMANA v URUGAGA RW'ABAVOKA

Court

Supreme Court

Case number

RS/INJUST/RAD 00002/2022/SC

The disciplinary decision against Me Mhayimana Isaïe was invalid because it was made without the legally required quorum of 2/3 of the 11-member Disciplinary Committee. The Committee's composition and procedure did not comply with statutory requirements, rendering the sanction void. The applicant is not entitled to additional compensation for moral prejudice as the annulment of the decision suffices, absent proof of distinct harm.

Source excerpt

• Disciplinary proceedings
• Quorum requirements
• Mandate expiration
• Compensation for injustice
• Procedural fairness

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NICYABERA v MUKAGATARE

Court

Supreme Court

Case number

RS/INJUST/RC00004/2018/SC

The Supreme Court granted review for injustice, nullified Mukagatare Mariane’s land title, held the disputed land belonged to Gashabure Michel’s heirs, and awarded compensation.

• Cohabitation rights
• Land registration
• Inheritance
• Customary law
• Compensation for injustice
• Land-registration

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