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Bombay HC tells Imran Khan to apologise unconditionally
NDTV·
The Bombay High Court on Monday directed actor Imran Khan to file an unconditional apology for joining Mumbai protests. It extended an interim stay on an FRRO Leave India Notice until December 7. The court said an undertaking was not enough. FRRO counsel said he is a US citizen who cannot protest in India as an OCI cardholder.
Prism
What It Means For You
- As an OCI cardholder, Khan was told he cannot participate in protests while living in India.
- Interim relief on the Leave India Notice continues through December 7.
- The court said he may protest or vote in the USA instead.
What's Happening
- Khan said he had no association with the protest organisers and offered an affidavit.
- The Bench said a mere affidavit would not suffice and demanded an unconditional apology.
- The case stems from his participation in a CJP protest in Mumbai last month.
What OCI status restricts
- The Solicitor General argued OCI rights are limited and distinct from citizenship.
- The FRRO notice followed his role in the Mumbai protest against the Chief Election Commissioner.
- The court noted he had lived in India for years without joining protests before this episode.
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