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Actor Imran Khan apologises in Bombay High Court over anti‑SIR protest
✍️ Times of India
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 07:49 PM
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Bollywood actor Imran Khan appeared before the Bombay High Court and offered an apology for his participation in an anti‑SIR protest.
Mumbai, November 2 (Times of India) – Actor Imran Khan appeared before a bench of the Bombay High Court on Thursday and formally apologized for taking part in a protest against the State Insurance Regulation (SIR) scheme. The court hearing was convened after a petition was filed alleging that his involvement encouraged public disorder.
During the proceedings, Khan expressed regret, stating that his actions were intended to raise awareness but had unintentionally caused inconvenience to the authorities and the public. He assured the court that he would refrain from any further political agitation.
The High Court accepted the apology and adjourned the matter without imposing any penalty, noting the actor's cooperation. Legal experts said the case underscores the delicate balance between celebrity activism and the rule of law in India.
The anti‑SIR protest, organized by a coalition of civil society groups, had drawn attention to concerns over insurance policy reforms, but it also faced criticism for disrupting traffic and public order in parts of Mumbai.
Imran Khan's apology is expected to calm tensions between the entertainment fraternity and regulatory bodies, while the broader debate on the SIR scheme continues in Parliament.
During the proceedings, Khan expressed regret, stating that his actions were intended to raise awareness but had unintentionally caused inconvenience to the authorities and the public. He assured the court that he would refrain from any further political agitation.
The High Court accepted the apology and adjourned the matter without imposing any penalty, noting the actor's cooperation. Legal experts said the case underscores the delicate balance between celebrity activism and the rule of law in India.
The anti‑SIR protest, organized by a coalition of civil society groups, had drawn attention to concerns over insurance policy reforms, but it also faced criticism for disrupting traffic and public order in parts of Mumbai.
Imran Khan's apology is expected to calm tensions between the entertainment fraternity and regulatory bodies, while the broader debate on the SIR scheme continues in Parliament.