Bombay HC Stays 'Leave India' Notice Against Actor Imran Khan Before Oct 28 Deadline

The Bombay High Court temporarily suspended a "Leave India" notice issued to actor Imran Khan, a US citizen and OCI cardholder, who was ordered to leave by October 28 for protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The court adjourned the hearing until Monday after the Union government assured no coercive action would be taken. The FRRO had issued the notice following Khan's participation in an October 15 Mumbai protest. Khan's lawyer argued OCI rules do not prohibit protests, while Khan was previously detained on October 10. BJP leader Kirit Somaiya filed a complaint questioning Khan's presence and citizenship status.