Story perspectives

Court Orders Imran Khan to Leave India by Oct 28

By Drooid · Oct 19, 2026, 4:07 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Imran Khan Deportation

Actor Imran Khan, a U.S. citizen with an OCI card, must leave India by Oct 28 2026.
He joined an Oct 10 2026 protest at Mumbai’s August Kranti Maidan demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, leading to police detention.
He petitioned the Bombay High Court, claiming the order violated Articles 14 and 21, and received a 15-day FRRO notice.
BJP MP Kirit Somaiya urged police to investigate and deport Khan.

Summary

Kiran Rao Questions

Filmmaker Kiran Rao posted on Instagram questioning the police notice and highlighting Imran Khan’s 40-year Indian ties.
Actor-comedian Cyrus Broacha told India Today that the right to protest must be upheld in a democracy.
Activist Abhijeet Dipke accused the BJP of hypocrisy, saying an American supporter could speak for the party.
Zayn Marie Khan released a video showing bruises, alleging police manhandling during the October 10 detention.

History

Historical Context

The Foreigners Act, originally passed by the Imperial Legislative Assembly in 1946, gave the interim Indian government broad powers over non-citizens. Though the act was repealed by the Immigration and Foreigners Act in 2025, its enforcement provisions still underpin the 2026 FRRO notice served to former Pakistani premier Imran Khan and the Bombay High Court petition challenging perceived discrimination.

1 of 3

Imran Khan Deportation

Actor Imran Khan, a U.S. citizen with an OCI card, must leave India by Oct 28 2026.
He joined an Oct 10 2026 protest at Mumbai’s August Kranti Maidan demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, leading to police detention.
He petitioned the Bombay High Court, claiming the order violated Articles 14 and 21, and received a 15-day FRRO notice.
BJP MP Kirit Somaiya urged police to investigate and deport Khan.

1 / 3