Bombay High Court lists an Overseas Citizen of India cardholder's challenge to a Leave India notice for 26 October
20 October 2026
A division bench of Chief Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna of the Bombay High Court agreed to hear a petition by the actor Imran Khan against the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer.
Khan is a citizen of the United States and holds an Overseas Citizen of India card.
The Foreigners Regional Registration Officer issued a Leave India Notice directing him to leave the country by 28 October.
The notice states that his conduct contravened the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, and warns of prosecution under the relevant provisions.
The petition says the notice was issued without an opportunity to be heard and that it violates the statutory rights available to Overseas Citizen of India cardholders.
Senior Advocate Venkatesh Dhond mentioned the plea before the bench, which listed it for 26 October.
In plain words
OCI Overseas Citizen of India — A status that gives a foreign citizen of Indian origin long-term entry and residence rights, but not voting rights.
FRRO Foreigners Regional Registration Officer — The officer who handles registration and visa matters of foreigners in a region.