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Imran Khan tenders unconditional apology in HC over anti-SIR protest participation
The Times of India • • world
Key Points:
- Actor Imran Khan issued an unconditional apology after the Bombay High Court reprimanded him for participating in a protest against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls despite being a US citizen.
- The court emphasized the difference between the rights of Indian citizens and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders, questioning Khan's involvement in the protest and requiring him to clarify his role.
- The Bombay High Court extended the abeyance on a Leave India Notice issued against Khan by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) until December 7, following his apology.
- Khan had been issued the Leave India Notice after being detained during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with allegations of violating OCI rules and visa conditions.
- The court highlighted that if an Indian citizen protested in another country like the US, they would likely be deported immediately, underscoring the legal distinctions for non-citizens.
