New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- The Delhi High Court has granted protection from coercive action to Vicky Ramancha, accused of supplying spurious drugs worth USD 18 million to a company. The Economic Offence Wing of Delhi Police is investigating the case following the registration of an FIR.

Justice Neena Bansal Krishna directed that no coercive action be taken against Ramancha until the next hearing date.

"It is hereby directed that till the next date of hearing, no coercive action be taken against the Petitioner," Justice Neena Bansal Krishna ordered on August 19.

Meanwhile, the court has directed Ramancha to join the investigation and ordered the filing of a status report/reply within four weeks on his anticipatory bail plea.

The matter is l...