Actor Imran Khan Asked To Leave India By Oct 28: Can An OCI Cardholder Be Deported For Protesting?

Bollywood actor Imran Khan has reportedly been asked to leave India by October 28 after participating in a Mumbai protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The controversy centres on his alleged US citizenship and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) status. Can an OCI cardholder face deportation for joining a protest? What does Indian law say about political expression, foreign nationals and immigration rules? We break down the legal questions, the police action and the potential consequences, examining where the right to protest ends and the government's immigration powers begin.