Hisar Court Denies Bail to YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra in Espionage Case

A court in Hisar, Haryana, denied bail to YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who was arrested on May 26 for allegedly spying for Pakistan. 

The bail application was filed on June 10, shortly after her judicial custody was extended till June 23. 

The police opposed the bail, citing an ongoing investigation, seizure of electronic devices, and alleged encrypted communication with Pakistani handlers. 

Her counsel argued that no sensitive information was shared and challenged the FIR’s legal basis. Notably, the defense claimed her 2023 visit to the Pakistan High Commission occurred before the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) came into force, contesting its retrospective application. Next hearing on June 23, 2025.