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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Espionage case: YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra's custody extended by another 14 days
A local court on Monday extended the judicial custody of social media influencer Jyoti Malhotra, arrested in an espionage case on May 16, by another 14 days. The next hearing in the matter is scheduled for July 21. Jyoti Malhotra The 33-year-old was produced before the court via video conferencing. Earlier, her bail plea was rejected on June 12 after police raised objections, arguing that her release could hinder the ongoing investigation. This is the fourth extension of her judicial custody. Previously, the court had extended her remand on June 9 and June 23, each time by 14 days. She was first sent to judicial custody on May 26. Her lawyer, Kumar Mukesh, has contested the charges listed in the first information report (FIR). He argued that while the alleged incident took place in 2023—when the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was in force—the Hisar police booked her under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which replaced Section 124-A (sedition) of the IPC. Mukesh pointed out that Section 124-A had been kept in abeyance by the Supreme Court and therefore could not be used for prosecution. He further claimed that the FIR was based on her statements during questioning on May 15, which he says violates the legal principle that no individual can be compelled to be a witness against themselves.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Lawyer Kumar Mukesh to represent YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra in espionage case, hearing on June 9
NEW DELHI: YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra , arrested on charges of spying and sharing sensitive information with a Pakistani national, now has legal representation in the Hisar District Court. Advocate Kumar Mukesh has taken up her case and submitted his authorisation to the court. Congratulations! You have successfully cast your vote Login to view result The first hearing is scheduled for June 9, while Jyoti, currently in judicial custody , has signed the vakalatnama. Her lawyer said they will begin the bail process soon, pending access to case documents. "Once we study the documents in the next two to three days, we will move a bail application," Mukesh said. The 26-year-old was sent to 14-day judicial custody on May 26. She is accused of maintaining contact with a Pakistani officer identified as Ahsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, whom she allegedly met at the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi in 2023 while applying for a visa. According to police, she travelled to Pakistan twice and shared sensitive information. Investigators are also looking into her travel and video content, including recent visits to Jagannath temple, Chilika and Konark in Odisha. 'We are coordinating with Haryana Police and verifying all the facts,' said IGP (CID Crime Branch) Sarthak Sarangi.
