Court Denies Bail to YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra in Espionage Case

Bail Plea Rejected by Hisar Court

On Wednesday, a court in Hisar turned down the bail application of YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who has been accused of espionage for Pakistan.

Her attorney, Advocate Kumar Mukesh, stated, "The bail application was presented before JMFC Sunil Kumar's court, and we requested a response from the police today. Following their reply, I presented my arguments, but the court ultimately denied her bail this evening."

Judicial Custody Extended

Jyoti Malhotra's judicial custody was previously extended by 14 days on June 9. According to her lawyer, she was initially placed in judicial custody on May 26, which was set to end on June 9.

On June 9, she appeared before Judge Sunil Kumar, and her next court appearance is scheduled for June 23.

Future Proceedings and Investigations

Kumar Mukesh mentioned, "The last hearing occurred on May 26, when the court ordered Jyoti Malhotra to remain in custody for 14 days, which concluded on June 9. She reappeared in court on that date, and the next hearing is set for June 23."

He added that they are preparing another bail petition, which may be filed within the week.

The police are currently examining Jyoti's bank records and the data retrieved from her phone and laptop. Mukesh noted that a podcast featuring Jyoti Malhotra and a Pakistani YouTuber has emerged, discussing themes of brotherhood.