Actor Imran Khan challenges deportation notice in Bombay High Court

Actor Imran Khan has approached the Bombay High Court to contest a 'leave India' notice served on him by the Mumbai office of the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) on Thursday. In his petition, Khan has contested the notice as unlawful and termed the action as "perverse" and "drastic," according to court documents. The notice directed Khan to leave Indian territory, triggering the legal challenge.

The actor's legal team argued that the notice was issued without due process and lacks proper justification. The plea sought the court's intervention to set aside the deportation directive while raising questions about the procedures followed by the FRRO in issuing the order.

The matter is likely to come up for hearing before the high court in the coming days. Khan's challenge represents his attempt to remain in India and continue his professional commitments while contesting the immigration authority's decision. The case could set a precedent regarding the procedures followed by immigration authorities while issuing such notices to foreign nationals residing in India.

The FRRO's move came against the backdrop of concerns regarding Khan's visa status and compliance with immigration regulations. However, specific details surrounding the reasons cited by the immigration office for issuing the notice have not been disclosed.