J U D G M E N T

J. B. PARDIWALA, J.:

For the convenience of exposition, this judgment is divided in the following parts: -

INDEX A. CASE OF THE PROSECUTION ............................................................... 3 B. SUBMISSIONS ON BEHALF OF THE APPELLANT ......................... 15 C. SUBMISSIONS ON BEHALF OF THE STATE .................................... 17 Signature Not Verified Digitally signed by CHETAN KUMAR Date: 2024.05.03 D. ANALYSIS .................................................................................................. 19 Reason:

i. Principles of law governing the applicability of Section 106 of the Evidence Act ............................................................................................. 19 ii. What is “prima facie case” (foundational facts) in the context of Section

106 of the Evidence Act? ......................................................................... 30 iii. Discovery of weapon under Section 27 of the Evidence Act ................ 35 iv. Cross-examination by the public prosecutor of a hostile witness ....... 38 v. Whether the appellant is entitled to the benefit of Exception 4 to Section

300 of the IPC? ........................