Actor Imran Khan, who holds US citizenship and an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card, has announced his intention to approach the Bombay High Court to contest a legal notice issued by the Mumbai Police. The notice mandates that Khan must depart from India by October 28.

The police action stems from allegations that Khan engaged in political activities, specifically participating in a public demonstration, which authorities claim is a violation of the conditions attached to his OCI status. Under Indian regulations, OCI cardholders are generally prohibited from participating in political activities or demonstrations while in the country.

The situation has drawn commentary from legal experts. Some observers have questioned the severity of the order, with one prominent lawyer suggesting that the nature of the demonstration did not warrant such a drastic measure, remarking that the actor should have been permitted to demonstrate in the US instead of facing expulsion from India. As the case moves to the Bombay High Court, the central legal question will revolve around whether Khan’s specific actions constituted a breach of his visa conditions sufficient to justify the revocation of his right to remain in the country.