Bombay High Court Grants Interim Relief to Actor Imran Khan Against 'Leave India' Notice

Interim Relief Granted by Bombay High Court

Actor Imran Khan has received temporary relief from the Bombay High Court regarding a 'Leave India' notice issued by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO). The court has placed a stay on the notice until November 2, which originally required him to leave India by October 28.

During the hearing on Tuesday, the central government assured the court that no punitive actions would be taken against the actor until the next hearing, effectively suspending the notice.

This case is linked to a protest held at Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan, where Imran Khan, a holder of American citizenship and an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card, was accused of participating in the demonstration.

Challenging the order in the Bombay High Court, the actor labeled it as arbitrary, illegal, and fabricated. His legal representatives clarified in court that he was neither an organizer nor a participant in the protest; he merely attended as an observer.

The bench, comprising Chief Justice Mahesh Chand Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna, heard the petition. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the central government, requested time to file a response, leading the court to schedule the next hearing for November 2. Until then, the FRRO's notice to leave the country will remain on hold, allowing Imran Khan time to present his case.