New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear a plea by former Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan seeking a stay on vigilance proceedings in the Rs 278-crore CMRL-Exalogic case, despite his apprehension of imminent arrest.

A vacation bench of Justices Joymala Bagchi and V Mohana will hear the plea of Keralam Leader of Opposition Vijayan. His daughter and son-in-law also approached the apex court against the direction for FIR in the case.

On October 16, senior advocate Siddharth Luthra, appearing for Vijayan, mentioned the matter for an urgent hearing, saying that the 82-year-old leader faced the possibility of arrest.

"An 82-year-old man facing possible arrest. We are seeking protection from arrest or any other co...