news 27 August 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
High Court Judge Sued Over Alleged Irregular Estate Administration
A High Court judge, Deepa Verma, is among the defendants in a lawsuit challenging the issuance of certificates for the administration of two family estates. The plaintiffs claim the process was irregular and lacked transparency. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/high-court-judge-sued-over-alleged-irregular-estate-administration-5573868
High Court Judge Deepa Verma is facing a lawsuit concerning the administration of two family estates. The legal challenge has been brought before the High Court Family Division in Kampala by Bunny Wallia and Ahluwalia Jaspal.
The plaintiffs are seeking to nullify Certificates of No Objection that were allegedly issued to Justice Verma and Jassa Wallia for the estates of the late Zura Mama Kasuku and the late Ahluwalia Gudo.
According to the court filings, the plaintiffs contend that crucial steps in the estate administration process were rushed and lacked proper family consultation. They allege that a family meeting, held on June 12, 2026, at the Office of the Administrator General, was attended by only four people and that they, along with other interested parties, were not invited or notified.
Three days after this meeting, on June 15, 2026, the Administrator General reportedly issued the Certificates of No Objection. The plaintiffs question the speed of this issuance, suggesting that all relevant interests might not have been duly considered.
Concerns have also been raised regarding Justice Verma’s position as a serving judicial officer. The plaintiffs are asking the court to examine whether her judicial status was disclosed during the estate processing and if any undue influence was exerted to obtain the certificates. They emphasize that the suit does not aim to undermine judicial independence.
The plaintiffs only became aware of the subsequent administration proceedings through newspaper notices published in July 2026. They fear that the estates could be managed without the input of rightful beneficiaries and that the assets could be mismanaged or include property not belonging to the deceased.
They are requesting the court to set aside the Certificates of No Objection, order a fresh assessment of beneficiaries, and prevent any dealing with estate property until lawful administration is established. The value of the estates is estimated to be over Shs210 million.