State vs husband's family — marriage for Canadian citizenship fraud case

Updates

1. Judgment29 Aug 2026

   ‘Marriage to obtain Canadian citizenship’: Gujarat High Court quashes case against husband’s family

   On the conspiracy charge, the judge observed that “except for bare statement, there is nothing on chargesheet to point out that the present petitioners had conspired,” and that the case appeared to be “a dispute between husband and wife” ...

   Explanation in simple terms

   A high court in Gujarat, India dismissed a case against a man's family who were accused of getting married only to obtain Canadian citizenship through fraud. The court decided there wasn't enough evidence to prove they deliberately committed this crime. This means the charges against the family were dropped and they are no longer facing legal consequences for this particular case.

   indianexpress.com
2. NewsDate unknown

   Details of marriage and departure of husband to Canada in Rucha Bhanubhai Patel vs Kaivalya (Kevin) Pransukhbhai case

   Court records indicate the marriage was solemnized on June 21, 2014, with the husband departing for Canada twenty days later, forming the basis of the complainant's allegations.

   Explanation in simple terms

   The court is currently reviewing the details surrounding the marriage between Rucha Bhanubhai Patel and Kaivalya Pransukhbhai. This update focuses on evidence regarding their wedding and the husband's subsequent move to Canada. Authorities are investigating whether this marriage was entered into specifically to help the husband obtain Canadian citizenship through fraudulent means. The case is ongoing as officials examine these claims to determine if the union was legitimate or a setup for immigration purposes.

   indiankanoon.org