[2015] UGIC 14
The Hon. Chief Judge expressed discomfort in being on the panel for this matter. In accordance with judicial ethics and proper procedure, the case is referred to the High Court for determination to ensure impartiality and proper adjudication. The referral is made to avoid any appearance of bias or impropriety in the...
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- Citation
- [2015] UGIC 14
- Parties
- Applicant: Washington Inima & Simon Horace Semanda; Respondent: Eltahir Mohammad & Oil Com (U) Ltd
- Court
- Industrial Court of Uganda
- Jurisdiction
- Uganda
- Case Number
- Labour Dispute Miscellaneous Application No. 51 of 2015
- Procedural Posture
- Miscellaneous Application / Referral to High Court
- Outcome
- referred_to_high_court
- Legal Topics
- Panel Composition, Jurisdiction, Referral Procedure
- Source Language
- en
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Parties
Washington Inima & Simon Horace Semanda
Applicant
Eltahir Mohammad & Oil Com (U) Ltd
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Application / Referral to High Court
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the Industrial Court panel is properly constituted to hear the matter.
- 2 Whether the matter should be referred to the High Court for determination.
Ratio Decidendi
The Hon. Chief Judge expressed discomfort in being on the panel for this matter. In accordance with judicial ethics and proper procedure, the case is referred to the High Court for determination to ensure impartiality and proper adjudication. The referral is made to avoid any appearance of bias or impropriety in the proceedings.
Court Disposition
referred_to_high_court
Orders
- This matter will be referred to the High Court for determination.
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THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA
THE INDUSTRIAL COURT OF UGANDA HOLDEN AT KAMPALA LABOUR DISPUTE MISC. APPL. NO. 051 OF 2015
LABOUR DISPUTE MISC. APPL. NO. 054 OF 2015
LABOUR DISPUTE LDA. NO. 002 OF 2015
LABOUR DISPUTE LDA. NO. 007 OF 2015
(ARISING FROM LABOUR DISPUTE KCCA C. B NO. 194 OF 2014)
BETWEEN
WASHINGTON INIMA & SIMON HORACE SEMANDA CLAIMANT
AND
ELTAHIR MOHAMMAD & OIL COM (U) LTD RESPONDENT
BEFORE
1. The Hon. Chief Judge, Asaph Ruhinda Ntengye 2. The Hon. Judge, Linda Lillian Tumusiime Mugisha
Panelists
1. Mr. Ebyau Fidel 2. Mr. Micheal Matovu 3. Mr. Mavunwa Edison Han
23/09/2015: Mr. J. Kinyera for the Applicant
Mr. Owinyi for the respondent
**Court Order:**
This matter will be referred to the High court for determination. The learned judge of this court feels uncomfortable being on the panel.
Court: Order delivered in open court.
Date: 23/09/2015
**Signed:**
1. The Hon. Chief Judge, Asaph Ruhinda Ntengye 2. The Hon. Judge, Linda Lillian Tumusiime Mugisha
**Panelists**
1. Mr. Ebyau Fidel 2. Mr. Micheal Matovu 3. Mr. Mavunwa Edison Han