The Delhi High Court  today directed the police not to take coercive measures against Delhi Minorities Commission (DMC) Chairman Zafarul Islam Khan till 22nd of June in a sedition case.<br />'' <br />'' Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri, who conducted hearing through video conferencing, while granting him the interim protection also asked the police to give prior notice to Khan, if he has to be called for investigation.<br />'' <br />'' Earlier, Mr. Khan approached the high court seeking anticipatory bail in the sedition case lodged against him, citing his old age, health issues and risk of COVID-19 infection.<br />'' <br />'' On 2nd of May, based on a complaint, the Delhi Police Special Cell had lodged an FIR against Khan under Sections 124A and 153A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for the alleged offences of sedition and promoting feelings of hatred between different groups on the grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence and language.<br />''