Bombay High Court halts Leave India Notice against actor Imran Khan

The Bombay High Court has granted relief to actor Imran Khan by staying the execution of a Leave India Notice pending his petition hearing. The notice, which would have restricted Khan from leaving the country, has been put on hold until November 2.

In his petition, Khan denied participating in the protest that prompted authorities to issue the notice. He further challenged the validity of the order, contesting that he was not given an opportunity to present his case before the notice was issued against him.

The stay granted by the court enables Khan to continue his work while his legal challenge proceeds through the judiciary. The matter is now scheduled for further hearing on November 2, when the court will examine the merits of his petition and the government's grounds for issuing the notice.

Leave India Notices are typically issued by authorities to prevent individuals from departing the country in cases involving ongoing investigations or legal proceedings. The court's decision to stay the notice suggests the judge found sufficient grounds to question its issuance without affording Khan a hearing.