Imran Khan has received temporary relief from the Bombay High Court, which has put on hold the Foreigners Regional Registration Office’s (FRRO) directive asking him to leave India by October 28. The court has scheduled the next hearing in the matter for November 2, after the Central government sought additional time to respond to his petition.

A division bench comprising Chief Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna passed the order on Tuesday. During the hearing, the Centre assured the court that no coercive action would be taken against the actor until the next hearing. Imran’s lawyer, senior advocate Venkatesh Dhond, had highlighted that the deadline for leaving the country was just a day away.

The dispute began after Imran participated in a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Mumbai on October 10. Following a complaint by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya, the FRRO issued a notice on October 14 directing the actor to leave India. Imran, a US citizen holding an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card, challenged the directive, arguing that it was issued without giving him an opportunity to present his case.

His petition also sought protection against deportation, lookout notices and any action affecting his OCI status. The actor has alleged that the authorities acted hastily and that the decision was influenced by political pressure.

The FRRO has separately initiated proceedings seeking an explanation from Imran on why his OCI registration should not be cancelled. The latest court order offers temporary protection against the exit directive, while the larger legal dispute remains unresolved.

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