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By Vijay Kumar

Prima facie - (PRY-mah-FAY-shee) - "at first sight," - evidence that is sufficient, if not rebutted, to prove a particular fact. In a criminal prosecution, the State has the burden of presenting prima facie evidence of each element of the crime charged. In a murder case, this would mean evidence that the defendant's act caused the victim's death, and evidence that the defendant acted with malice. If the prosecution fails to introduce such evidence, then its case would fail on grounds of "failure to make out a prima facie case,". The Tribunals grant stay if prima facie, the appellant has a strong case.