The Bombay High Court has extended actor Imran Khan’s protection against a notice ordering him to leave India. The decision followed his unconditional apology over allegedly participating in a political protest in Mumbai.
Khan, a US citizen and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholder, appeared before the court on Monday. His lawyer submitted an apology and undertaking promising that he would not participate in similar protests again.
The court extended its earlier order suspending the Leave India Notice until December 7. This allows Khan to remain in India while authorities consider his response.
Court Seeks Apology and Future Undertaking
The case concerns a protest held near August Kranti Maidan in Mumbai on October 10. Demonstrators demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over electoral roll revision.
Mumbai Police briefly detained Khan during the demonstration. Subsequently, the Foreigners Regional Registration Office issued him a notice on October 14.
The notice directed the actor to leave India by October 28. However, Khan challenged the decision before the Bombay High Court.
His petition argued that authorities issued the notice without giving him an opportunity to explain. He also denied organising or participating in the demonstration.
Actor Challenges Immigration Notice
During Monday’s hearing, the court stressed that OCI cardholders do not enjoy the same rights as Indian citizens. It also questioned Khan’s presence at a protest concerning electoral matters.
His lawyer maintained that Khan had no connection with the protest organisers. He also submitted that the actor had attended out of curiosity.
The court nevertheless sought an unconditional apology and assurance against future participation. Khan’s counsel provided both during the proceedings.
The judges also directed authorities to give Khan an opportunity to respond before deciding the matter. The suspension of the notice will remain effective until December 7.
Khan has lived in India for most of his life and received OCI status in 2006. The next hearing will take place on December 7.
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