New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on a plea of Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) President Dr. Montu Kumar Patel seeking quashing of an FIR in an alleged bribery case.

On July 23, the Rouse Avenue court, while granting anticipatory bail to Patel had noted that the allegations of bribery were not supported by cogent material against the accused. Justice Arun Monga issued notice to the CBI and sought response from the agency.

The high court has also issued notice on an interim plea seeking a stay on proceedings before the trial court. The matter was listed sometime in November.

Patel has moved to the High Court seeking quashing of FIR on the ground that sancti...