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NEW DELHI [NCRBuzz Wire] — ### Regulatory Notice Issued by FRRO
Bollywood actor Imran Khan has been officially directed by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) to leave India by October 28. The administrative action stems from his participation in an anti-CEC demonstration held in Mumbai five days prior, where he was briefly detained alongside his partner, Lekha Washington.
### Statutory Grounds and Citizenship Status
Because the actor holds foreign national status, his participation in domestic political demonstrations directly violates neutrality regulations and visa conditions stipulated under the Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025. Legal frameworks governing foreign nationals and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders strictly prohibit intervention or active engagement in domestic political affairs and civic protests.
### Legal Recourse and Public Reaction
Legal counsel for Imran Khan is preparing to challenge the departure notice in the Bombay High Court. Meanwhile, the directive has triggered a polarized public and political debate, with figures like filmmaker Kiran Rao and actress Saba Azad criticizing the notice, while others, including actors Raza Murad, Gajendra Chauhan, and Ashoke Pandit, have defended the enforcement of statutory neutrality rules.
Foreign nationals residing or traveling in India are bound by strict statutory neutrality requirements regarding domestic political affairs. The Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025 codifies penalties and deportation protocols for visa holders who violate these provisions by engaging in civic demonstrations or protests.
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