Hindu Parekh

Law student| Feminist| Public Speaker| Legal Researcher.

[The Women's Probono Initiative @WomenProbono]

Yesterday, we joined the KCCA, Nakawa GBV service providers at the quarterly coordination meeting to review progress and enhance our response mechanisms.

Our legal officer, Jasper Twesige, made a presentation on our behalf, where he shared insights on the GBV cases we handle, prevailing challenges, and strategic ways forward to improve our coalition’s response.

Through accurate data, survivor-centred approaches, and strong multi-sectoral collaboration, we remain committed to ensuring survivors access timely support and justice.

#EndGBV #GenderJustice #KCCANakawaDivision

[IAWJ - Uganda Chapter @IAWJUganda]

Our President Lady Justice Olive Kazaarwe Mukwaya led a delegation to meet Deputy Chief Justice Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi, briefing him on the Association’s work and its “1,000 Families, 1,000 Communities, 1,000 Days” campaign against SGBV.
#IAWJUganda

[IAWJ - Uganda Chapter @IAWJUganda]

At the EOC National Inter-University Moot Court Competition 2026, Lady Justice Olive Kazaarwe Mukwaya called on future lawyers to champion equality, inclusion and access to justice. A reminder that the law must serve people and protect dignity.

#IAWJUganda #MootCourt2026

[Lawpoint Uganda @Lawpointuganda]

Execution of a Decree has been made simpler, No more Hiding Behind the Corporate Veil.

The High Court In reaching its decision, relied on the precedent in Equity Bank Uganda Limited v. HD Resources Limited & 2 Others. In that case, Hon. Justice A. B. Mugenyi held that where a company registered in Uganda cannot be traced at its physical address and has no discoverable assets to satisfy a decree, it cannot be permitted to take undue advantage of its creditors.

The Court emphasized that refusing to lift the corporate veil in such circumstances would make a “blatant mockery of justice” by effectively leaving the judgment creditor with an unenforceable decree.

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[Lawpoint Uganda @Lawpointuganda]

High Court at Kampala Lifts Corporate Veil Against Out Media International Limited, Holds That Where a Company is Untraceable or Has No Assets, its Directors Can Be Held Personally Liable for the Judgment Debt

The High Court has held that an untraceable judgment debtor company with no assets cannot shield its directors from execution.

While reaffirming that the separate legal personality of a company remains a firmly established principle, the Court observed that the corporate veil may be lifted where circumstances demonstrate fraud, improper conduct, flagrant injustice, or other legally recognized grounds for intervention.

Of particular significance is the Court’s recognition that the corporate veil can be lifted at the execution stage.

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[Benjamin Oteng Israel @OtengBenjamin10]

DNA said “Not your child.” The Court said, “Then who pays the bill?”

In Namutebi v Ssenabulya, Divorce Cause No. 96 of 2016 [2023] UGHCFD 58, the High Court delivered a striking judgment on matrimonial property, child maintenance and, most unusually, misattributed paternity.

The Respondent had raised a child for about 27 months believing the child was his. He later discovered through DNA testing that he was not the biological father.

The Court did not treat the matter as merely a broken-heart story.
It held that the duty to raise a child should not be abused to make an innocent person shoulder costs that ordinarily would not belong to him. The Court observed that the costs may be financial and emotional, including the embarrassment caused by the deception.

The Court therefore awarded him UGX 4.89 million for the expenditure associated with caring for the child and UGX 5 million in general damages for psychological and emotional torture.

That is the groundbreaking part.
The judgment recognises that fraudulent or misattributed paternity can generate a compensable loss, not merely matrimonial bitterness.

But the Court was careful not to make the child the wrongdoer. The child remained entitled to care, protection and parental rights. The Court expressly emphasised that the innocent child should not bear the consequences of the adults’ conduct.
The judgment also delivered important lessons on matrimonial property:

Financial contribution is not the whole story. The Court recognised non-financial contribution in determining entitlement to the matrimonial home.

And perhaps another litigation lesson: pleadings are not decoration. Parties cannot introduce properties through evidence where those properties were never pleaded.

One judgment, several lessons.
Sometimes the most expensive discovery in a marriage is not the divorce it is discovering that you were paying school fees for a child who was never biologically yours.
#DNAandCompensations.

[IAWJ - Uganda Chapter @IAWJUganda]

On #InternationalDayOfDemocracy, IAWJ-Uganda Chapter reaffirms the importance of justice, equality and participation in building inclusive societies. Democracy is strengthened when rights are protected and every person has an opportunity to be heard.

#IAWJUganda

[Judiciary Uganda @JudiciaryUG]

Earlier: HW Timothy Lumunye, Chief Magistrate, Buganda Road Court sitting at LDC Court, was hosted on “Akaboozi Radio” to sensitise listeners about the upcoming 3rd National Court Open Day, scheduled for Thursday, 10th September 2026, at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds.

He was joined by Ms Hajira Naula, Senior Legal Officer at the Judicial Service Commission, and together they highlighted court services, justice-sector reforms and the opportunity the event presents for members of the public to engage directly with justice institutions.

They encouraged members of the public to turn up in large numbers, ask questions, seek information and learn more about the services available across the justice sector

[IAWJ - Uganda Chapter @IAWJUganda]

President, Lady Justice Olive Kazaarwe Mukwaya, led the Association’s delegation on a courtesy visit to the Uganda High Commission in Abuja, strengthening institutional engagement and exploring opportunities for collaboration on regional and international judicial engagements.

[IAWJ - Uganda Chapter @IAWJUganda]

1,000 Families. 1,000 Communities. 1,000 Days.

IAWJ-Uganda Chapter is taking action to strengthen access to justice, raise awareness and mobilise communities in the fight against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.

Beyond the Bench. Into the Community.

#IAWJUganda #SGBV

[IAWJ - Uganda Chapter @IAWJUganda]

IAWJ-Uganda Chapter and the Law Development Centre have opened discussions on a strategic partnership to strengthen the fight against SGBV and prepare future legal practitioners to champion gender-responsive justice.

#IAWJUganda #SGBV #GenderJustice

[IAWJ - Uganda Chapter @IAWJUganda]

The leadership of IAWJ-UC has intensified its efforts to strengthen membership, deepen engagement within the Judiciary and mobilize collective action against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV).
#IAWJUganda #BeyondTheBench #EqualJustice #GenderJustice
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[IAWJ - Uganda Chapter @IAWJUganda]

“Sexual and gender-based violence is an affront to human dignity.” — Lady Justice Olive Kazaarwe Mukwaya, President IAWJ-Uganda Chapter, during a courtesy visit to Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court, calling for judicial officers to prioritise and expeditiously handle SGBV cases.

[IAWJ - Uganda Chapter @IAWJUganda]

IAWJ-Uganda Chapter launched an ambitious goal to reach 1,000 families in 1,000 communities in 1,000 days in the fight against sexual and gender-based violence. The initiative calls for partnerships that move justice beyond the courtroom and into communities. #IAWJUganda

[NTV UGANDA @ntvuganda]

The Parliamentary Muslim Caucus has condemned the circulation of graphic video and audio recordings linked to the murder of Susan Magara, saying the actions of the perpetrators do not represent the teachings or values of Islam.

#NTVNews

[Uganda Legal Information Institute @Uganda_LII]

Prof. Badru Kateregga and Others v Attorney General (Miscellaneous Application 661 of 2025) [2026] UGHCCD 246 (8 May 2026)

Court may grant interim injunction restraining police investigations where constitutional rights risk being rendered nugatory
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[Daily Monitor @DailyMonitor]

Former Kampala Mayor Erias Lukwago was abducted from his home by men in military fatigue. #MonitorToon #MonitorUpdates

[Uganda Legal Information Institute @Uganda_LII]

Tumwesigye Maria Doreen Domina v Ronald Niwagaba & Others (Miscellaneous Application 2222 of 2024) [2026] UGHCFD 59 (22 May 2026)

Court ordered exhumation & DNA testing of Late Benon Kigambo Tumwesigye’s remains to determine the rightful beneficiaries among the 26 children amid a marital status dispute
👉:https://t.co/60nKcAYxD1 @DailyMonitor @newvisionwire

[Daily Monitor @DailyMonitor]

How it started vs how it’s going.

“Journalism is not a crime.”

#TruthEveryday

[Agather Atuhaire @AAgather]

I don’t know if this is still necessary but with new information I have to clear the record. The money Among and her cronies stole in the 8 months between July 2025 and Feb 2026 is over UGX 50,000,000,000 ( about $13.5M). These astronomical amounts spent on “parliamentary commission operations” were picked directly from @BOU_Official unlike those for “outreach programs” for the speaker and commissioners which were channeled through the Parliamentary Sacco. #UgandaParliamentExhibitionII