One of the petitions in this case was filed by lawyer Steven Kalali challenging some of the provisions he said were discriminatory in nature against public servants in different government entities who are not entitled to similar emoluments upon retirement like the top Judicial officers. The other case was filed by a one Gad Arthur Kisaalu challenging Section 17 of the Act which established the office of the Secretary of the Judiciary, to be responsible for the organization of the Judiciary implementing its administrative activities and policies of government.