Why has Imran Khan been asked to leave India by October 28? Legal provisions invoked against OCI cardholder explained
The notice to Imran Khan has been issued under Sections 29 and 7 of the Immigration Act over allegations that he participated in the protest despite not being an Indian citizen, according to news agencies.
Mumbai Police have issued a notice to Bollywood actor Imran Khan, an American national, ordering him to depart India by October 28. This decision follows his involvement in a protest at August Kranti Maidan on October 10, where demonstrators called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Khan, 43, is the nephew of actor Aamir Khan and has appeared in several Bollywood films.
He currently holds foreign citizenship and is not an Indian citizen. Under the Foreigners/Immigration Act provisions, foreign nationals are barred from participating in political protests or activities on Indian soil. The actor was detained briefly during the demonstration and has now received a formal notice permitting his departure by the designated date.
Further administrative steps are currently being undertaken. The notice was issued under Sections 29 and 7 of the Immigration Act, which empower the government to regulate, restrict, or prohibit foreigners' entry, movement, presence, or departure from India.
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