2 min readUpdated: Nov 2, 2026 04:51 PM ISTActor Imran Khan won't have to 'leave India' until December 7 (Express Photo by Akash Patil)Actor Imran Khan has tendered an unconditional apology for joining the Mumbai SIR protests after the Bombay High Court reprimanded the actor, saying he “does not have a right to criticise the country” as an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholder.During the hearing, the Bombay HC said Imran Khan was not “remotely affected by the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)” and cannot be “put at par with Indian citizens”, asking him to tender an unconditional apology or regret on oath or give an undertaking related to his participation in protests over SIR that it would not be repeated in the future.After the Bombay HC rap, Imran Khan tendered the undertaking in court. The court has kept the ‘Leave India Notice’ (LIN) against him for taking part in the protests on hold until December 7.The HC was hearing Imran Khan’s plea against the LIN issued by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), asking the actor to leave India by October 28. The HC had earlier kept the notice in abeyance till November 2, which it continued till December 7.The court also questioned the FRRO and orally remarked that “at least an opportunity” was required to be accorded to Imran Khan before issuing a LIN to a person with no antecedents living in India for over four decades.Imran Khan, a US citizen and OCI cardholder, was issued the notice on October 14, days after he was detained at a protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar in Mumbai on October 10.After Khan was detained at the October 10 protest, BJP leader Kirit Somaiya had filed a police complaint alleging that the actor had violated OCI rules and visa conditions. The Mumbai Police then forwarded an “unproven” FIR to the FRRO, which issued the ‘Leave India Notice’.© The Indian Express Pvt LtdOmkar Gokhale is a journalist reporting for The Indian Express from Mumbai. His work demonstrates ex... Read More AdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementLive BlogCyclone Murasu LIVE Updates: Days after Arnab’s damage, Andhra braces for ‘war drum’ tonight9 minutes agoJailer 2 Box Office Collection Day 18 Live Updates: Rajinikanth-starrer crosses Rs 800 cr mark, becomes highest-grossing Tamil film franchise with over Rs 1400 crore21 minutes agoUS Midterm Elections Live Updates: Trump concludes midterm campaign blitz in Kansas31 minutes agoIndia News Live Updates, 2 November 2026: Delhi court reserves order on CBI remand plea for Mahadev betting accused45 minutes agoIndia News Highlights, 1 November 2026: TDP, YSRCP workers clash in Pulivendula during Andhra polls20 hours agoAdvertisement