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Part of situation: Imran Khan challenges FRRO exit order in Bombay High Court (6 clusters)

Imran Khan to challenge India exit order in Bombay High Court

Imran Khan OCI cardholder FRRO notice Immigration and Foreigners Act Mumbai protest

Bollywood actor Imran Khan, a US citizen and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholder, has been ordered to leave India by October 28. The directive was issued by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) following his participation in a protest at Mumbai’s August Kranti Maidan on October 10. The demonstration, organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

The notice was issued under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, following a complaint by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya, who alleged that Khan’s involvement in political activities violated regulations for foreign nationals. Khan’s legal team, led by Zulfiqar Memon, has decided to challenge the order in the Bombay High Court, arguing that OCI cardholders are not expressly prohibited from participating in peaceful protests.

The incident has drawn varied reactions. Veteran actor Raza Murad supported the authorities, stating that foreign nationals should not interfere in India’s internal politics. Conversely, filmmaker Kiran Rao and several opposition leaders defended Khan, emphasizing his long-standing ties to India. The legal dispute is expected to test the boundaries of political participation rights for OCI holders.

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Bombay High Court · Foreigners Regional Registration Office · Gyanesh Kumar · Imran Khan · Kirit Somaiya · Mumbai · Mumbai Police

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] Kirit Somaiya filed a complaint regarding Khan's participation in political agitation. kiddaan.com · www.independent.co.uk
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Khan participated in a protest at August Kranti Maidan demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. kiddaan.com · www.independent.co.uk
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The FRRO has ordered actor Imran Khan to leave India by October 28. kiddaan.com · www.independent.co.uk
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Imran Khan was detained by Mumbai Police during the protest. www.independent.co.uk
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Khan stated he attended the protest as a citizen of Mumbai to observe freedom of movement restrictions. kiddaan.com
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Imran Khan holds a United States passport and an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card. kiddaan.com · www.independent.co.uk

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इमरान खान को भारत छोड़ो नोटिस. . . . . रजा मुराद बोले -'किसी भी विदेशी को भारत के मामलों में दखल देने का हक नहीं' [www.agniban.com]
দেশ ত্যাগের নির্দেশের বিরুদ্ধে হাইকোর্টে যাচ্ছেন ইমরান | প্রথম আলো [www.prothomalo.com]
Imran Khan Challenges FRRO Leave-India Notice in Bombay High Court; Raza Murad Reacts - Just Bollywood [www.justbollywood.in]
AIMIM leader Waris Pathan slams BJP over Mumbai Police notice to actor Imran Khan to ‘leave India’ [desitalkchicago.com]
Imran Khan Controversy: ‘लीव इंडिया’ नोटिस के बीच इमरान खान की कमबैक फिल्म पर संकट, प्रमोशन टलने की आशंका [samacharnama.com]
Ajaz Khan on Imran Khan being asked to leave India: I consider him to be an American [bhaskarlive.in]
Imran Khan ‘Leave India’ Row: Lekha Washington Stands Firmly By Her Beau, Pours Love On Him - Read Here! - Woman's era Magazine [www.womansera.com]
Oppn slams govt over Imran Khan protest [nagalandpost.com]
Индийските власти наредиха на актьора Имран Хан, племенник на боливудската [novini247.com]
American Citizen Alleged Actor Imran Khan Told To Leave India After Cockroach Protest [thecommunemag.com]
Imran Khan Asked to Leave India by October 28 After Joining Anti-CEC Protest in Mumbai [www.dnpindia.in]
Imran Khan Asked To Leave India By October 28 [kiddaan.com]
Bollywood actor Imran Khan asked to leave India after participating in protest [www.fbcnews.com.fj]
Imran Khan Ordered to Leave India After Mumbai Protest [time.news]
Imran Khan's protest role against nation's interests, says BJP leader [newsable.asianetnews.com]
Kiran Rao backs Imran Khan amid leave India notice: ‘He loved here and fought here’ [www.cinemaexpress.com]
Kiran Rao backs Imran Khan after FRRO directs him to leave India IMRAN-KIRAN RAO [www.dtnext.in]
इमरान खान को मिले निर्वासन नोटिस का उनकी आने वाली फिल्म पर क्या होगा असर? [hindi.newsbytesapp.com]
Payal Rohatagi calls actor Imran Khan ‘jobless actor’ [www.siasat.com]
Imran Khan Challenges Exit Notice in Bombay High Court [indtoday.com]
Imran Khan ordered to leave India [theshillongtimes.com]
Imran Khan to challenge India exit order in Bombay HC: What happens before October 28? [english.mathrubhumi.com]
इमरान खान को भारत छोड़ने का नोटिस जारी [thecsrjournal.in]
Gajendra Chauhan calls Imran Khan 'deshdrohi', demands deportation within 24 hours; Raza Murad, Ashoke Pandit react [www.ibtimes.co.in]
সত্যিই কি ভারতীয় নাগরিক নন ইমরান খান? | চ্যানেল আই অনলাইন [www.channelionline.com]
Kirit Somaiya Alleges Imran Khan Received Pakistani Funding, Welcomes Notice Asking Actor to Leave India [yespunjab.com]
Imran Khan to challenge FRRO notice in Bombay High Court [www.orissapost.com]
Imran Khan to challenge notice asking him to leave India [www.newsbytesapp.com]
इमरान खान का 'देश निकाला'! जानिए नागरिकता पर क्या है भारतीय कानून? [hindi.asianetnews.com]
American citizen getting funds from Pak: BJP leader after Imran Khan asked to leave India [www.socialnews.xyz]
Kiran Rao, Saba Azad back Imran Khan after FRRO order to leave India: 'Loved here and fought here. . . ' [gulfnews.com]
Imran Khan: From Bollywood Stardom to Political Turmoil [www.deccanchronicle.com]
Imran Khan asked to leave India: OCI, FRRO, protest law explained [www.thequint.com]
Why is Aamir Khan’s nephew Imran Khan asked to leave India by October 28? Protest case explained [www.india.com]
Imran Khan Likely To Move Court Against Mumbai Police Order Asking Him To Leave India By Oct 28 [www.news18.com]
Bollywood actor Imran Khan ordered to leave India after joining youth protests [www.independent.co.uk]