Politics · India · 3 hrs ago
Court lets actor Imran Khan stay in India until at least November 2
The Bombay High Court has allowed actor Imran Khan to stay in India until at least November 2.
Khan, a US citizen, had been ordered to leave by October 28 over his alleged participation in a protest in Mumbai.
The protest called for the resignation of India’s chief election official.
Indian rules can treat foreigners’ participation in political protests as an immigration violation.
Khan challenged the order in court, arguing that it was unconstitutional and arbitrary.
The court has paused the government’s order while his challenge proceeds.
The decision allows him to remain in India for now; the sources do not give a date for the next court hearing.
An Indian court allowed Bollywood actor Imran Khan to remain in India until at least November 2, pausing an order requiring him to leave.
The Foreigners Regional Registration Officer had directed Khan to leave by October 28 over his alleged participation in a Mumbai protest.
Khan, a US citizen, challenged the notice in the Bombay High Court.
He argued that the notice was unconstitutional and arbitrary, and that the procedure for issuing it was premature.
Indian law can treat foreign nationals’ participation in political protests as a breach of immigration and visa rules.
- Who
- Bollywood actor Imran Khan, a US citizen, and the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer.
- What
- The court paused the order requiring Khan to leave India and allowed him to stay until at least November 2.
- When
- The court ruling was reported on October 27, 2026.
- Where
- The Bombay High Court in India; the protest was in Mumbai.
- Why
- The FRRO order cited Khan’s alleged participation in a protest. Khan challenged the notice as unconstitutional and arbitrary.
Imran Khan
Foreigners Regional Registration Officer
Basis of order
Imran Khan
Not stated as a view.
Foreigners Regional Registration Officer
The FRRO ordered Khan to leave India after his alleged participation in a protest, citing an alleged immigration-law violation.
Legality and procedure
Imran Khan
Khan argued the notice was unconstitutional and arbitrary, and that it was issued before he was asked to explain himself.
Foreigners Regional Registration Officer
Not stated as a view.
Khan was detained by Mumbai Police during a protest calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The FRRO issued a Leave India Notice directing Khan to leave India by October 28.
Khan’s case was brought before the court seeking an urgent hearing.
The Bombay High Court was scheduled to hear Khan’s challenge to the notice.
The court allowed Khan to remain in India until at least November 2, pausing the government order.
- Stay deadline
- November 2, 2026
- Leave deadline in notice
- October 28, 2026
- Notice issuer
- Foreigners Regional Registration Officer, Mumbai
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Citizenship
- US
- Protest location
- Mumbai