Imran Khan Told to Leave India by October 28 After Mumbai Protest; Actor Plans Legal Challenge

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Mumbai, October 16, 2026: Bollywood actor Imran Khan has been directed to leave India by October 28 after participating in a protest in Mumbai, according to reports by Reuters, The Indian Express and Hindustan Times. The actor’s lawyers have said they intend to challenge the notice before the Bombay High Court.

Why was the notice issued?

Khan attended an October 10 demonstration at August Kranti Maidan calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) subsequently issued a notice alleging a breach of immigration rules. The allegation is contested by his legal representatives; it should not be described as a court finding of wrongdoing.

What is his citizenship status?

Khan is a United States citizen and an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholder. An OCI card offers certain residence and travel privileges but is not Indian citizenship. The precise legal restrictions on participation in political activity, and whether they were breached in this instance, are central to the dispute.

What do his lawyers say?

According to Hindustan Times, his legal team said it planned to seek an urgent hearing in the Bombay High Court. The lawyers argue that the notice is legally flawed and that the actor has not violated the applicable conditions. Those are arguments made by the defence, not conclusions reached by a court.

Could the notice affect his comeback film?

The controversy comes as Khan prepares to return to acting in Adhure Hum Adhure Tum. Mid-day reported, citing sources, that the project’s promotional plans and proposed release could be affected. There was no verified final decision on a new release date in the reporting reviewed for this article.

What happens next?

The next significant development will be whether a petition is filed and what directions, if any, the Bombay High Court issues. Until then, the October 28 deadline and the government’s stated allegations should be reported alongside Khan’s right to challenge the notice. Sources: The Indian Express; Hindustan Times; Reuters report carried by Dawn; Mid-day.