Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Punjab Couple Granted Pre-Arrest Bail in 'Contract Marriage' Cheating Case
A couple from Punjab was accused by their son-in-law of tricking him into a marriage to go to Canada and then cheating him out of a lot of money.
The couple was granted bail by the court because the case is based on documents and doesn't need custodial interrogation.
They have to surrender, join the investigation, and deposit their passports.
A Sangrur couple granted pre-arrest bail in a Rs 18 lakh cheating case
Accused of inducing son-in-law into a 'contract marriage' for Canada dream
Son-in-law alleges cheating and conspiracy, couple denies allegations
Court allows bail, citing case based on documentary evidence
Couple to surrender, join investigation, and deposit passports
- Who
- Paramjeet (Paramjit) Kaur and her husband, parents of Prabhjot Kaur
- What
- Granted pre-arrest bail in a Rs 18 lakh cheating case
- When
- Thursday, by the Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Where
- Sangrur, Punjab
- Why
- Accused of inducing son-in-law into a 'contract marriage' for Canada dream
Son-in-law's Stance
Couple's Stance
Marriage Agreement
Son-in-law's Stance
Money was to be given for Prabhjot’s study fees, stay, and marriage expenses
Couple's Stance
Money was used for Prabhjot’s study fees before the marriage
- Crime
- Cheating and criminal conspiracy
- Complainant
- Satwinder Singh, son-in-law
- Amount Allegedly Cheated
- Rs 18 lakh
- Marriage Date
- September 4, 2022
- University Prabhjot Was Supposed to Attend
- Algoma University, Canada