[1994] UGHCCRD 2

[1994] UGHCCRD 2

The application for bail is denied due to the seriousness of the charges and the large amount of public money allegedly lost. The court finds that these factors outweigh the applicant's arguments for release. However, the applicant is not barred from reapplying for bail after 240 days from the date of remand, as provided by statute. The court also directs that the pending criminal case should be heard expeditiously to avoid further delay.

Citation
[1994] UGHCCRD 2
Parties
Applicant: Anthony Kasajja; Respondent: Uganda
Court
HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Judgment Date
5 January 1994
Case Number
Misc. Application No. 7 of 1993
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Application / Ruling on Bail Application
Outcome
application dismissed
Judges
Kato, J
Legal Topics
Bail Application, Financial Loss to Government, Penal Code Offences
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Bail Application Financial Loss to Government Penal Code Offences

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Parties

Anthony Kasajja

Applicant

Uganda

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Application / Ruling on Bail Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant is entitled to bail pending trial for charges of causing financial loss to the government.
  2. 2 Whether the gravity of the charges and the amount involved justify denial of bail.

Ratio Decidendi

The application for bail is denied due to the seriousness of the charges and the large amount of public money allegedly lost. The court finds that these factors outweigh the applicant's arguments for release. However, the applicant is not barred from reapplying for bail after 240 days from the date of remand, as provided by statute. The court also directs that the pending criminal case should be heard expeditiously to avoid further delay.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

  • The application for bail is dismissed.
  • The applicant is free to apply for bail after the expiry of 240 days from the date of remand under section 74A of the Magistrates Courts Act as amended.