Imran Khan to Fight 'Leave India' Notice in Bombay High Court
Actor Imran Khan will move the Bombay High Court against a Mumbai Police notice ordering him to leave India by October 28.
Bollywood actor Imran Khan is preparing for a legal battle against the Mumbai Police after being served a 'Leave India' notice. The actor, who is the nephew of superstar Aamir Khan, intends to approach the Bombay High Court to challenge the directive that orders him to exit the country by October 28.
Legal Challenge Looming
According to his legal representatives, Imran Khan will be filing an appeal before the High Court, which is expected to be submitted next week. While the specific grounds for the appeal have not yet been disclosed, the move comes as a direct response to the strict orders issued by the city's law enforcement.
The Spark: A Protest at August Kranti Maidan
The controversy stems from the actor's participation in a protest held at Mumbai’s August Kranti Maidan. The demonstrators were calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. During the event, Imran Khan was detained by the Mumbai Police on Saturday.
The actor took to social media during his detention, sharing a photograph of himself seemingly inside a police van with a nonchalant caption: “Apparently I’m going for a drive.”
The Legal Basis for the Notice
The Mumbai Police have initiated action against the actor under Sections 29 and 7 of the Immigration Act. The core of the allegation is that Khan participated in a public protest despite not being an Indian citizen. Reports indicate that the actor holds an American passport, which has led the authorities to issue the order for his departure.
Imran Khan’s Stance
Speaking to the media following the incident, the actor defended his presence at the protest, claiming he was there not to make specific demands, but as a resident of the city.
"I don't have demands. I am here as a citizen, as a person who lives in this city. I am here to see why freedom of movement is being restricted. Why are people's voices being suppressed? That is why I am here," Khan stated.
By questioning the restrictions on freedom of movement and the suppression of voices, the actor has positioned his presence at the protest as a matter of civic concern rather than political activism.