Prima Facie View – Nature of

A prima facie view cannot sustain an allegation of fraud or fabrication. Mere suspicion or scepticism cannot be recognised in law as sufficient parameters to uphold allegations of fraud. Bearing in mind the seriousness of such an allegation, they must be established conclusively and found to have been definitively committed. “Prima Facie”, an oft utilised phrase, merely means an impression gathered or an opinion formed on first impressions and initial observation. A prima facie view by its very nature requires and mandates a further enquiry and examination before a definitive ruling or finding can be entered. Committee of Management, Subhash Chandra Bose Smarak Vidyalaya v. State of U.P., (2021) 1 UPLBEC 491.