The Supreme Court of India has upheld the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to suspend Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) H.M. Jayaram, who is under investigation for his alleged involvement in a kidnapping case. The Court refrained from interfering with the suspension order, acknowledging the state’s authority in such matters.

This development follows a series of legal proceedings involving Jayaram. Earlier, the Madras High Court had directed his arrest in connection with the abduction of a minor. The Supreme Court subsequently set aside the High Court’s directive, expressing concerns over the manner in which the order was issued. The Court also transferred the investigation to the Crime Branch-Criminal Investigation Department (CB-CID) to ensure an impartial probe.

While the Supreme Court has upheld the suspension, it continues to monitor the case to ensure that the investigation is conducted fairly and without bias.

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