New Delhi, Nov. 21 -- The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice on the plea of former Minister of State (MoS) Bhanwar Jitendra Singh challenging the summon issued to him. The case pertains to a painting of MF Hussain.

Justice Ravinder Dudeja issued notice to the respondents on the plea and sought their response. The matter has been listed on April 7 for the next hearing.

Meanwhile, the High Court has allowed Jitendra Singh to appear before the court through video conferencing (VC).

The Rouse Avenue court had issued a summons to former minister Jitendra Singh on November 11 by setting aside the magistrate court order.

A petition has been filed in the high court on behalf of Bhanwar Jitendra Singh through advocate Saud Khan seeking a...