Imran Khan Challenges India Departure Notice

Actor Imran Khan is challenging a notice from India’s Foreigners Regional Registration Office directing him to leave the country by October 28, after his participation in an October 10 protest in Mumbai. His lawyers say they plan to contest the notice in the Bombay High Court, arguing that rules for Overseas Citizen of India cardholders do not prohibit attending protests. The FRRO notice alleges that Khan violated the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, through his participation in the demonstration at August Kranti Maidan. Mumbai Police said the notice was issued and set the October 28 departure deadline. As of October 15, reports described a planned court challenge, but did not establish that the court had ruled on the matter. Khan, a United States citizen who holds an OCI card, was among people detained by Mumbai Police during the protest. Demonstrators called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign. Khan said he attended as a Mumbai resident and without specific demands, and questioned restrictions on movement and public expression. Khan’s lawyers say they intend to seek an urgent hearing. They contend that no law or OCI rule bars cardholders from taking...