Bombay HC extends stay on actor Imran Khan’s ‘Leave India Notice’, seeks unconditional apology over SIR protest
What the coverage says
The Bombay High Court has granted interim protection to actor Imran Khan against a 'Leave India Notice' issued by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office. As reported by multiple outlets, the court rebuked the actor regarding his participation in an anti-SIR protest, with Times of India noting judicial criticism over his status as a United States citizen and Overseas Citizen of India cardholder, and NDTV quoting the bench as saying, "you protesting anything here won't be tolerated." Outlets including Hindustan Times and The Hindu detailed that Khan's counsel offered an undertaking to avoid future demonstrations, though NDTV specified the court demanded an unconditional apology rather than relying on an undertaking alone. Following these proceedings, The Hindu explained the broader legal distinctions drawn by the court regarding the differing rights of citizens and OCI cardholders, alongside the state's sovereign authority to deport individuals.
Written by HeadlineShine from 5 outlets' reporting, with AI assistance. Each outlet's own story is listed alongside.
Timeline
- Hindustan Times first reported it
- Times of India reported it
- Economic Times reported it
- NDTV reported it
- The Hindu reported it
- Latest update
