New Delhi, June 17 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to urgently hear a petition filed by Tamil Nadu Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) H.M. Jayaram challenging a Madras High Court order that had directed his arrest in connection with an alleged abduction case.

The matter is scheduled to be listed before the apex court on Wednesday.

Jayaram’s petition comes in the wake of a directive issued by Justice P. Velmurugan of the Madras High Court, while hearing an anticipatory bail plea filed by KV Kuppam MLA "Poovai" Jagan Moorthy, also named in the case.

The case originates from a complaint filed by a woman named Lakshmi at Thiruvallur Police Station. She alleged that her elder son had married a girl without her family’s consent, prompting members of the girl’s family and alleged associates to forcefully enter their home in search of the couple.

When the couple could not be located, Lakshmi claimed that her 18-year-old younger son was abducted instead and later found injured, allegedly dropped off near a hotel.

Serious allegations have surfaced suggesting that the abduction was carried out using the official vehicle of ADGP Jayaram. The MLA is also accused of conspiring in the incident.

Observing the seriousness of the matter, the High Court had directed the police to proceed against the senior officer in accordance with law.

“Being a public servant, he is accountable to the public. A strong message must go out that no one is above the law,” Justice Velmurugan noted.

Following the High Court’s directive, Jayaram was arrested on Monday.

The Supreme Court will now consider the senior police officer’s appeal seeking protection and challenging the legality of the High Court’s order.

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