Bombay High Court Stays 'Leave India Notice' Against Actor Imran Khan Till November 2

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday (October 27, 2026) granted interim relief to actor Imran Khan by staying a 'Leave India Notice' issued against him by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), Mumbai, until the next hearing scheduled for November 2, 2026.

According to reports published by The Hindu, the interim order allows Mr. Khan to remain in the country past the initial October 28 deadline set in the notice. A division bench led by Chief Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi adjourned the petition to Monday at 3:00 p.m., following an oral assurance from Additional Solicitor General Anil C. Singh, representing the Centre, that the notice would be held in abeyance.

Background of the Petition

Mr. Khan, who is a U.S. citizen and an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholder, filed a writ petition in the High Court challenging the notice as arbitrary and illegal. Key points from the petition and court proceedings include:

• Protest Allegations: The notice was reportedly issued following a complaint regarding his alleged participation in a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at August Kranti Maidan in Mumbai on October 10, 2026.
• Denial of Participation: In his court filing, Mr. Khan denied taking part in the protest.
• Lack of Due Process: The petitioner contended that the notice was issued without holding an inquiry, issuing a show-cause notice, or providing an opportunity to be heard, and that it failed to specify any violations under relevant immigration or citizenship acts.
• OCI Card Status: A fresh notice reportedly asked the actor to explain why his OCI card should not be cancelled.

Verification and Next Steps

Readers and interested parties can verify the original announcements and updates by monitoring official Bombay High Court cause lists, authenticated court orders, and reporting from verified legal news outlets. The matter is expected to be taken up for further hearing on November 2, 2026.