Delhi Court Grants Bail to Couple Accused of Racial Abuse
Bail Granted in Racial Abuse Case
File image of CM Gupta in conversation with the victims of the racial abuse. (Photo:@gupta_rekha/X)
New Delhi, Apr 14: A couple in Delhi has been granted regular bail after being accused of making racial remarks towards their neighbors from Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur.
The bail plea was reviewed by Additional Sessions Judge Samar Vishal, who heard the case of Harsh Priya Singh and Ruby Jain, presented in court following the expiration of their 30-day interim bail on March 11.
Defense attorneys Abinash Kumar, BP Singh, and Sumanta Barik argued that their clients had adhered to all conditions set by the court previously.
They informed the judge that the couple had moved from their Malviya Nagar residence, where the incident took place, to a new location, providing the investigating officer with their updated contact information.
Additionally, the defense noted that Ruby Jain is currently receiving treatment for tuberculosis and has been consistently following her medication regimen, as evidenced by hospital documentation.
The lawyers contended that the couple has faced reputational harm due to the allegations.
They also mentioned that the accused had publicly apologized on social media and expressed remorse to the victims in person, in the presence of their landlord.
In opposition, prosecutor Liyi Noshi urged the court to take the allegations of racism seriously, emphasizing the need to send a clear message regarding such behavior.
She highlighted that one of the victims had to return to Manipur amidst ongoing ethnic tensions in the region.
“While there may not have been physical injuries, the emotional and social repercussions have been significant, leading to a loss of future opportunities,” she stated.
Noshi further explained that the victims were compelled to move quickly due to heightened media scrutiny, which placed a financial burden on them as they are students with limited resources.