Bollywood actor Imran Khan is gearing up for a legal battle after receiving a ‘Leave India’ notice from the Mumbai Police. The actor, who is the nephew of superstar Aamir Khan, has been directed to exit the country by October 28. His legal team confirmed that they are currently preparing to challenge this directive before the Bombay High Court, with a formal appeal expected to be filed early next week. While specific grounds for the appeal remain under wraps, the development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing immigration dispute.
The controversy stems from the actor’s participation in a protest at Mumbai’s August Kranti Maidan, where demonstrators were calling for the resignation of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Following his detention by the police on Saturday, action was initiated against Khan under Sections 29 and 7 of the Immigration Act. Authorities allege that the actor, who holds an American passport, violated regulations by participating in a public protest as a non-citizen. In a lighthearted yet defiant response to his detention, Khan shared a photo of himself in a police van on social media, cheekily captioning it, “Apparently I’m going for a drive.”
Addressing the media during the incident, the actor maintained that his presence at the protest was rooted in his identity as a resident of Mumbai rather than a political agenda. Khan questioned the heavy-handed restrictions placed on public movement and the perceived suppression of voices. He emphasized that he was not there with specific demands, but rather to observe and protest the curtailment of civil liberties. As the legal proceedings move to the High Court, all eyes remain on how the judicial system will interpret the immigration laws regarding foreign nationals participating in local demonstrations.