Actor Imran Khan to Move Bombay High Court Against ‘Leave India’ Notice
Mumbai: Actor Imran Khan is preparing to approach the Bombay High Court to challenge a notice directing him to leave India by October 28 over his alleged participation in a protest in Mumbai.
Khan, a US national and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholder, is expected to file a petition through his advocate, Zulfikar Memon of MZM Legal. According to the report, the petition could be filed by Friday or Monday.
The notice was issued over alleged violations of provisions of the Immigration and Foreigners Act following Khan’s participation in a demonstration held in solidarity with a protest in Delhi concerning Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) issue.
Imran Khan Challenges ‘Leave India’ Notice
According to the proposed petition, no provision of the law or its rules prohibits an OCI cardholder from participating in a protest.
The plea is expected to challenge the Mumbai police notice directing the 43-year-old actor to leave the country by October 28, describing the administrative action as “drastic”.
The petition will seek judicial intervention against the notice. The legal arguments and the authorities’ response will be considered through the court proceedings. Actor Imran Khan to Move Bombay High Court Against ‘Leave India’ Notice.
Actor Was Detained During Mumbai Protest
The administrative action follows Khan’s detention on October 10 during a demonstration at August Kranti Maidan in Mumbai.
The protest concerned Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the SIR issue. Khan’s participation reportedly led to action by the authorities under immigration-related provisions.
The proposed petition is expected to challenge the basis for directing him to leave India and raise questions about the legal restrictions, if any, applicable to OCI cardholders participating in demonstrations.
Bombay High Court Hearing Expected
Once the petition is filed, it is likely to be mentioned before a division bench comprising Chief Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna for an urgent hearing, according to the report.
The court will consider the matter if it is listed for hearing. The final outcome will depend on the petition, the applicable legal provisions and the court’s findings.
As of the information available in the report, the petition was yet to be filed.
Imran Khan’s Bollywood Background
Imran Khan has appeared in several Bollywood films and is the nephew of actor Aamir Khan. He holds US nationality and is reported to have OCI status.
The case has brought attention to the legal position of OCI cardholders participating in political demonstrations and the immigration-related conditions applicable to foreign nationals in India.
Further developments are expected after the petition is filed and the Bombay High Court considers the matter.