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Imran Khan Challenges FRRO Departure Notice in Bombay High Court

By Drooid · Oct 19, 2026, 4:23 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Actor Imran Khan challenges the FRRO notice ordering his departure by October 28.
The Bombay High Court set the hearing for October 26, with Chief Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna.
Khan says the notice violates OCI rights by denying a hearing and gives him a 15-day response deadline.
BJP leader Kirit Somaiya’s police complaint triggered the FRRO notice.
Khan’s lawyer Venkatesh Dhond says he has no pending criminal cases.

History

Historical Context

India’s Overseas Citizenship of India scheme, created by the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2003 and launched at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention on 9 January 2006, grants lifelong visa-free entry to eligible diaspora but not voting rights. By 2022 the programme held about four million cardholders. The 2024 High Court review by Justices Tripathi and Sethna could tighten enforcement under the Foreigners Act.

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Story summary

Actor Imran Khan challenges the FRRO notice ordering his departure by October 28.
The Bombay High Court set the hearing for October 26, with Chief Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna.
Khan says the notice violates OCI rights by denying a hearing and gives him a 15-day response deadline.
BJP leader Kirit Somaiya’s police complaint triggered the FRRO notice.
Khan’s lawyer Venkatesh Dhond says he has no pending criminal cases.

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