New Delhi, April 30 -- A Delhi Court has granted interim protection to Puneet Jaggi, promoter of Gensol Engineering Ltd., directing the Delhi Police to serve a seven-day prior notice in case it decides to arrest him in connection with alleged economic offences currently under enquiry.

While granting interim relief, Additional Sessions Judge Kiran Gupta stated on Tuesday that since the applicant has demonstrated 'reasons to believe' that he may face arrest if an FIR is filed, the investigating officer must provide a seven-working-day advance notice before proceeding with the arrest, subject to necessary approvals after FIR registration, if any.

The order was passed despite no FIR being registered, reaffirming the legality of seeking pre-...