Archive · 25 Oct 2025
YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra Denied Bail in Espionage Case
A court in Haryana denied bail to Jyoti Malhotra, a YouTuber arrested for alleged spying.
The judge cited concerns that her release might interfere with the ongoing investigation.
The court referenced forensic evidence and intelligence reports, along with her interactions with a Pakistani High Commission employee, indicating potential communication with persons relevant to the probe.
She is accused of being in contact with Pakistani intelligence, having visited Pakistan and Bali, Indonesia.
Twelve others were also arrested in May on similar charges.
YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra's bail plea was rejected by a court in Haryana.
She was arrested in May under the Official Secrets Act and BNS.
The court stated her release might impede the probe.
The court cited forensic evidence and intelligence inputs in the decision.
The allegations involve spying for Pakistan.
- Who
- YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra
- What
- Denied bail in espionage case
- When
- October 23 (court order)
- Where
- Hisar, Haryana
- Why
- Risk of impeding investigation and national security concerns
Defense Arguments
Court Findings
Evidence
Defense Arguments
Not explicitly stated.
Court Findings
The court considered the totality of the evidence, including intelligence inputs and forensic findings, sufficient to deny bail.
Release Impact
Defense Arguments
Not explicitly stated
Court Findings
The court focused on the risk of impeding the investigation or harming national security and public interest
- Defendant
- Jyoti Malhotra
- Charges
- Espionage under Official Secrets Act and BNS
- Arrest Date
- May 16
- Court
- Hisar District Court, Haryana
- Current Status
- In judicial custody
- Alleged Contact
- Ehsan-ur-Rahim (Pakistan High Commission staffer)
