New Delhi, June 11 -- TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee was granted interim protection from any coercive action in a signature forgery case over the party's choice of Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal assembly by the Calcutta High Court on Thursday.

Justice Kausik Chanda, while granting the interim protection for three weeks, directed Banerjee to appear before the CID at its headquarters, 'Bhabani Bhaban' in Kolkata by 6 pm on Thursday for questioning in the case.

The TMC general secretary complied with the order and reached 'Bhabani Bhaban' around 5.50 pm. He has been at the CID headquarters since.

Justice Chanda directed Banerjee to thereafter meet the probe agency, as and when required, with a 24-hour advance notice.

The matter will c...