Delhi couple remanded to 14-day judicial custody for racial slurs at Northeast neighbours

The arrests followed an investigation into an FIR registered at Malviya Nagar Police Station.

Updated on: Feb 25, 2026, 16:40:46 IST

Written by Priyanjali Narayan

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A Delhi court has sent a couple to 14-day judicial custody after they were charged with allegedly using racial slurs against their neighbours from the Northeast.

The married couple, Ruby Jain and Harsh, were produced before Magistrate Bhanu Pratap Singh on Wednesday and remanded to judicial custody till March 11, PTI reported.

Delhi Police arrested the duo in connection with a case alleging that they hurled racial slurs at three neighbours from the Northeast in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar.

The arrests followed an investigation into an FIR registered at Malviya Nagar Police Station.

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According to police, Ruby Jain allegedly made abusive and derogatory remarks against three women from Arunachal Pradesh during a dispute over repair work at their rented accommodation on February 20.

Police said the FIR initially invoked provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including charges of criminal intimidation, insulting the modesty of women, and promoting enmity between groups. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act was also invoked against the arrested woman.

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Priyanjali Narayan
Priyanjali Narayan is a journalist with Hindustan Times based in New Delhi. She has over two years of experience covering national and international affairs, reporting on breaking news, producing in-depth explainers, and writing feature stories. Her work explores the political, social, and cultural dimensions of major events, with a focus on providing clear, nuanced, and accessible journalism for a broad audience.Before joining Hindustan Times, she was part of the India Today newsroom, where she specialised in explanatory journalism. There, she wrote detailed analyses of major domestic and international issues and produced feature stories that included interviews with prominent public figures. The role strengthened her ability to combine speed with depth in a fast-paced news environment.She holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in History from the University of Delhi. Her academic training continues to shape her storytelling, grounding her work in historical context and research-driven insight.Outside the newsroom, she enjoys reading personal essays and fiction, and is often planning her next trip, always seeking stories that deepen her understanding of people and places.Read More

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