A Delhi court on Friday, 23 October 2026, sent social media content creator Amir Shokeen to one day of judicial custody in connection with the alleged racial harassment and humiliation of an individual from Tripura, as depicted in a video that went viral on social media. Shokeen was produced before a Duty Judge at the Tis Hazari Court, a day after his arrest by the Delhi Police from the Karol Bagh area of the capital.

What Happened in Court

According to reports, the Delhi Police had sought a six-day police remand for Shokeen, but the demand was opposed by his legal counsel. Advocate Vineet Jain, representing Shokeen, said: 'He was produced before the duty magistrate today. The court stated that only the concerned court is competent to hear the application in this case.' Jain further explained: 'The police had filed an application seeking six days of custody remand. The duty magistrate directed that he be produced before the concerned court tomorrow. For now, he has been sent to one day of judicial custody.' Shokeen is scheduled to be produced before the concerned court on Saturday.

Tripura Police's Role

A separate FIR has reportedly been filed by the Tripura Police against Shokeen, though his lawyer stated that the defence had not yet received a copy of it. 'We have only heard about the FIR. So far we have not received any copy of the same, so we cannot comment on it right now,' Jain said. Notably, the Tripura Police were not present in the Delhi court on Friday, though it was earlier reported that they had reached Delhi on Thursday to seek custody of the influencer following his arrest.

The Controversial Video and Shokeen's Defence

According to officials, Shokeen had made the controversial video approximately a month ago. Following a wave of public backlash, he issued an apology after the video surfaced widely online. In a Facebook post, Shokeen claimed the video was scripted and that the individual featured in it was personally known to him — a man he said had previously worked at a friend's café in Ahmedabad. He described the exchange as a humorous skit in which both participants were joking, and stated he had no intention of insulting anyone from the northeast.

Prior Cases Against Shokeen

This is not the first time Amir Shokeen has faced legal action. Officials confirmed that cases under Sections 323, 324, 504, and 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) had previously been registered against him, though details of those earlier matters were not immediately available. The fresh arrest underscores growing scrutiny of social media creators whose content allegedly demeans individuals on the basis of regional or ethnic identity.

What Comes Next

With Shokeen set to appear before the concerned court on Saturday, the key question is whether the court grants police remand — a decision that could determine the pace of the investigation. The parallel proceedings involving the Tripura Police's FIR add a jurisdictional dimension that courts will need to address. The case has drawn attention to the accountability gaps in regulating social media content that targets individuals based on their regional origin.