Principle

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — No-Case Submission — Prima Facie Case — Definition and Test

Area of law: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Court: Supreme Court

This principle defines a prima facie case in criminal proceedings. A prima facie case means there is ground for proceeding—evidence that if uncontradicted and believed would be sufficient to prove the case against the accused. It is not proof of guilt; that comes later after…

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