Bollywood actor Imran Khan is set to approach the Bombay High Court challenging a notice directing him to leave India by October 28 over alleged violations of the Foreigners Act. The notice was issued by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) following his participation in a protest in Mumbai, according to the Bar and Bench.
\n\nKhan is expected to seek an urgent hearing after filing his petition. The matter is likely to be mentioned before a division bench comprising Chief Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna. The actor is being represented by advocates Zulfiquar Memon, Parvez Memon and Chirag Naik of MZM Legal LLP.
\n\nAccording to a report in PTI, Khan may file the plea by Friday or Monday through his advocate Zulfikar Memon. The petition reportedly argues that no provision of the law or its rules prohibits an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholder from participating in a protest.
\n\nWhy has Imran Khan been asked to leave India?
\n\nThe notice comes after Khan was detained on October 10 while taking part in a protest at August Kranti Maidan in Mumbai. The protest was held against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in connection with the Special Intensive Revision…
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