Bombay HC defers hearing on Imran Khan’s plea against Leave India Notice to October 27
The Bombay High Court has deferred the hearing for actor Imran Khan's petition against a 'Leave India Notice' issued by the FRRO. The notice was issued following his participation in protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Why it matters
The case highlights tensions regarding freedom of speech and the legal treatment of foreign nationals participating in political protests in India.
Bombay HC defers hearing on Imran Khan’s plea against Leave India Notice to October 27 left Actor Imran Khan being taken away by the police during the Anti-CEC protest at August Kranti Maidan in Mumbai. File Emmanual Yogini Emmanual Yogini https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/2v2u5k/article71628640.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/18th_rizmi_G6HGGHOGM8FAO.3.jpg.jpg EMMANUAL YOGINI MUMBAI 10/10/2026: Actor Imran Khan being taken away by the police during the Anti CEC protest at August Kranti Maidan in Mumbai. Photo: Emmanual Yogini/ The Hindu Imran Khan contended that the notice did not specify any violation of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, or the Citizenship Act, 1955, and was issued without an inquiry, show-cause notice or opportunity to respond Mumbai The Bombay High Court on Monday (October 26, 2026) deferred the hearing of actor Imran Khan’s petition challenging a Leave India Notice (LIN) issued by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), directing him to leave the country by October 28 over his alleged participation…
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