'Arbitrary, unreasonable’: Actor Imran Khan moves HC to challenge 'leave India' notice
Imran Khan Pal filed a petition against a notice mandating his departure from India by October 28. He claims the notice violates his fundamental rights under the Indian Constitution and lacks justification. Khan argues that he has lived in India since he was two years old and is an Overseas Citizen of India. The notice was issued following his attendance at a protest, leading to claims of…
Actor Imran Khan Pal, in his 40s, has petitioned the Bombay High Court to contest a notice demanding his departure from India by October 28. The Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) in Mumbai issued the notice on October 14, citing a "purported contravention of uncited provisions of the Immigration and Foreigners Act (IFA) 2025," but Khan argues the notice is "arbitrary, unreasoned, and wholly misconceived" and violates his fundamental rights to equality and life under the Indian Constitution.
The actor, who has been in India since the age of two, maintains he has no criminal record and was present at a protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls but claims he was singled out as a "scapegoat" to stifle dissent. The FRRO invoked the IFA and Rules and Orders without providing any reasons or an opportunity for Khan to be heard, according to his petition.
Khan seeks an urgent stay on the notice from the High Court, arguing that its enforcement would be a mockery of justice principles and the Constitution.
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