  The Quantum Cheshire Cat (QCC) is an effect introduced recently within the
Weak Measurements framework. The main feature of the QCC effect is that a
property of a quantum particle appears to be spatially separated from its
position. The status of this effect has however remained unclear, as claims of
experimental observation of the QCC have been disputed by strong criticism of
the experimental as well as the theoretical aspects of the effect. In this
paper we clarify in what precise sense the QCC can be regarded as an
unambiguous consequence of the standard quantum mechanical formalism applied to
describe quantum pointers weakly coupled to a system. In light of this
clarification, the raised criticisms of the QCC effect are rebutted. We further
point out that the limitations of the experiments performed to date imply that
a loophole-free experimental demonstration of the QCC has not yet been
achieved.
