Women Entitled To Level Playing Field To Overcome Their Histories Of Discrimination, Says SC [Read Judgment]
4 years, 9 months ago

Women Entitled To Level Playing Field To Overcome Their Histories Of Discrimination, Says SC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

In its judgment directing the Indian Navy to grant Permanent Commission for Serving Women SSC Officers, the Supreme Court reiterated its observations against gender stereotypes. Justice Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, who authored the judgment for the bench, also comprising of Justice Ajay Rastogi, observed that the women should get a level playing field which will give them an opportunity. Justice Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, who authored the judgment for the bench, also comprising of Justice Ajay Rastogi, observed that the women should get a level playing field which will give them an opportunity to overcome their histories of discrimination. A level playing field ensures that women have the opportunity to overcome their histories of discrimination with the surest of responses based on their competence, ability and performance.

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Supreme Court Asks 6 Women Navy Officers Granted Permanent Commission To Approach Armed Forces Tribunal For Promotion-Related Reliefs
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Asks 6 Women Navy Officers Granted Permanent Commission To Approach Armed Forces Tribunal For Promotion-Related Reliefs

Live Law  

While disposing of Indian women navy officers' plea seeking promotion-related reliefs consequent to the grant of permanent commission to them, the Supreme Court today said that the Armed Forces Tribunal would be the appropriate forum to address the mixed questions of fact and law involved. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan passed the order in miscellaneous applications …

Letter on women COs shows how some Army officers are stuck in a time warp
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Letter on women COs shows how some Army officers are stuck in a time warp

Times of India  

Earlier this week, the media exploded with the contents of a demi-official letter written by a general officer commanding of a corps of the Indian Army to his superior on the subject of women officers. The good general stated that eight women commanding officers were serving under his command and an “in-house” study had been carried out on their performance …

How a Corps commander’s concerns could foster a more inclusive Indian Army
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How a Corps commander’s concerns could foster a more inclusive Indian Army

Firstpost  

While a Corps Commander’s concerns about women officers highlight current challenges, they also present an opportunity to strengthen inclusivity and leadership within the Indian Army Vice Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani presents Officers Training Academy gold medal to BUO Simran Singh Rathi during the 'Passing out Parade' of cadets at OTA, in Chennai on September 7, …

Do women commanders in army face training gap? Leaked letter sparks debate
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Do women commanders in army face training gap? Leaked letter sparks debate

India Today  

A leaked letter by a senior Indian Army officer to his superior has sparked an intense debate over the challenges women officers face in commanding roles. The five-page letter, dated October 1, 2024, on “command by women officers” cites an “in-house review” by the army’s Panagarh-based 17 Mountain Strike Corps. An Indian Army officer termed the so-called challenges involving women …

‘Lack of empathy, entitlement’: Why review of women officers in Indian Army has raised eyebrows
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Lack of empathy, entitlement’: Why review of women officers in Indian Army has raised eyebrows

Firstpost  

In a five-page letter, Lt General Rajeev Puri has voiced his concerns about the performance of women commanding officers in the Indian Army. According to Lt General Rajeev Puri, the outgoing Corps Commander of the 17 Corps, women commanding officers’ had various leadership shortcomings, including poor “interpersonal relations”, an “exaggerated tendency to complain” and a “lack of empathy” for officers …

From globetrotting all-women crew to neutral language, Indian Navy is moving towards gender inclusivity
2 months ago

From globetrotting all-women crew to neutral language, Indian Navy is moving towards gender inclusivity

Firstpost  

From an inspiring all-women crew on a mission to circumnavigate the Earth to opening roles like ship commander for women officers to gender-neutral language that removes subconscious bias- here’s how the Indian Navy is attempting to boost women empowerment INSV Tarini, led by an all-women crew, has made its first international stop in Australia in its journey to circumnavigate the …

India: A global leader in seafaring gender equality
2 months ago

India: A global leader in seafaring gender equality

Hindustan Times  

In the vast expanse of the world's oceans, a quiet revolution is taking shape. Women are breaking barriers in seafaring roles, marking an essential change for the industry’s evolution in the 21st century. Notably, Indian women make up a substantial part of Maersk's global female seafarers, positioning India as a leader with over 350 female seafarers in its ranks. Maersk’s …

SC dismisses women Army officers contempt plea over ‘discrimination in promotion’
8 months, 1 week ago

SC dismisses women Army officers contempt plea over ‘discrimination in promotion’

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a contempt petition filed by 30 women Army officers, who said that a special selection board that considered their promotion in January violated the court’s November 2023 order requiring them to be considered independent of those empaneled for promotion in January that year. “That perception is wrong.” Col Sarika Pendalwar, the Army’s legal officer …

'You speak of Nari Shakti...': Supreme Court raps Centre over woman officer's plea
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'You speak of Nari Shakti...': Supreme Court raps Centre over woman officer's plea

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up the central government over denying consideration of a Permanent Commission to a woman officer serving in the Indian Coast Guard. A division bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra stressed that the Coast Guard could not be ruled out on the criterion when …

Indianised and gender-neutral designations in the navy soon
1 year, 3 months ago

Indianised and gender-neutral designations in the navy soon

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Navy has completed a review of ranks held by sailors, inherited from the British era, and is set to replace them with Indianised designations as part of a larger drive to jettison colonial military traditions, with gender-neutral changes to the ranks also to be announced shortly, two officials aware of the matter said on Sunday. Seven ranks in …

Promotion of women officers: Supreme Court says it cannot run affairs of Indian Army
1 year, 3 months ago

Promotion of women officers: Supreme Court says it cannot run affairs of Indian Army

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Friday said it can intervene on the point of law but cannot run the affairs of the Indian Army. The top court made the observation during the hearing of a plea that alleged discrimination against women officers when it came to giving command over Army units. READ | Not fair to women officers, says SC over …

SC pulls up Centre on ignoring service profile of women PC officers in army
1 year, 9 months ago

SC pulls up Centre on ignoring service profile of women PC officers in army

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday warned of contempt action against the Centre for ignoring the overall service profile while considering the promotion prospects of women short service commission officers granted a permanent commission by the Court’s order. Supreme Court of India Dealing with contempt petitions filed by several women officers who objected to the Army Special Selection Board freezing considering …

After Supreme Court's Cautioning, Indian Army Agrees To Have SSB For Promotion Of Women Army Officers
2 years, 1 month ago

After Supreme Court's Cautioning, Indian Army Agrees To Have SSB For Promotion Of Women Army Officers

Live Law  

On 13 December, the Indian Army informed the Supreme Court of India that special selection board for the women officers in the Army will be commencing from 9 January 2023, when cases of approximately 246 women officers will be heard. The information was provided to a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha by the Army responding …

A watershed moment for women in the navy
2 years, 1 month ago

A watershed moment for women in the navy

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Navy has allowed women to enrol in all of its wings and said women officers could volunteer for the elite marine commando forces. The inclusion of women in the armed forces has been a remarkable, if laborious, journey spanning 30 years from 1992 — when the first trickle of women officers in auxiliary services began. It has taken …

'Set Your House In Order': Supreme Court Says Army Not Being Fair To Women Officers In Giving Promotion
2 years, 1 month ago

'Set Your House In Order': Supreme Court Says Army Not Being Fair To Women Officers In Giving Promotion

Live Law  

In an application filed in a plea seeking rank promotion for women army officers, the Supreme Court, on Friday, cautioned the Army authorities that it would pass peremptory order to ensure promotion of women army officers. Narasimha conveyed the message to the Additional Solicitor General, Mr. Sanjay Jain appearing in the matter, that the Army authorities should set their house …

Not fair to women officers, says SC over delays of promotion in Army
2 years, 1 month ago

Not fair to women officers, says SC over delays of promotion in Army

India Today  

A Supreme Court bench on Friday directed Army authorities to halt giving placements to the male officers who were granted promotion in October until the issue of promotion of women officers has been cleared. This comes after 34 women officers of various arms of the Indian Army approached the apex court claiming that women officers are not being considered for …

Supreme Court Questions Army Over Holding Special Selection Boards Only For Male Officers' Promotion & Not For Women
2 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Questions Army Over Holding Special Selection Boards Only For Male Officers' Promotion & Not For Women

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Indian Army why it is not holding special selection board for the promotion of women officers in pursuance of the judgments upholding their entitlement for permanent commission, while holding such selection boards for male officers.Senior Advocate V Mohana submitted that Women Short Service Commission Officers are not able to reap the benefits of …

Women Officers Appointed on Board Major Warships: Navy Chief
3 years, 1 month ago

Women Officers Appointed on Board Major Warships: Navy Chief

News 18  

Women officers have been appointed on board major warships of the Indian Navy, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Friday. Officials said around 28 women officers have been deployed so far in 15 major warships of the Indian Navy and the number is going to go up soon. Addressing a press conference ahead of Navy Day, …

Women in our Armed Forces: A Story of Tokenism and Half-Baked Decisions
3 years, 2 months ago

Women in our Armed Forces: A Story of Tokenism and Half-Baked Decisions

The Quint  

The recent Supreme Court order forcing our government’s hand in opening the doors of the National Defence Academy to women candidates has left me with mixed feelings. I am in support of giving full opportunity to women to participate in and shoulder the responsibility for the defence of their country on an ‘equal footing’ with men, and to that extent, …

Permanent Commission for women Army officers: Supreme Court pulls up government for flawed process, says “superficial” equality against Constitution
3 years, 9 months ago

Permanent Commission for women Army officers: Supreme Court pulls up government for flawed process, says “superficial” equality against Constitution

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on March 25 directed the Union government to award permanent commission to eligible women officers who were excluded from the same on the grounds of unequal application of fitness standards. Superficial face of ‘equality’ does not stand true to the principles enshrined in the Constitution.” Allowing a batch of petitions from around 80 women short service commission …

'Not Enough To Proudly Say Women Are Allowed To Serve Army When Their Service Conditions Tell A Different Story' : Supreme Court In Permanent Commission Case
3 years, 9 months ago

'Not Enough To Proudly Say Women Are Allowed To Serve Army When Their Service Conditions Tell A Different Story' : Supreme Court In Permanent Commission Case

Live Law  

Expressing anguish at the Indian Army's failure to implement the judgment allowing Permanent Commission for women officers, the Supreme Court said -"It is not enough to proudly state that women officers are allowed to serve the nation in the Armed Forces, when the true picture of their service conditions tells a different story".The judgment authored by Justice DY. Expressing anguish …

SC Gives Time Till December 31 to Centre for Granting Permanent Commission to Women Officers in Navy
4 years, 2 months ago

SC Gives Time Till December 31 to Centre for Granting Permanent Commission to Women Officers in Navy

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Thursday extended till December 31 the deadline for implementation of its judgement on grant of permanent commission to women SSC officers in Indian Navy. A bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud, Indu Malhotra and Indira Banerjee said that it is extending time till December 31 for grant of permanent commission to Short Service Commission women officers …

'Should Do Something But Where to Draw Line?' SC Junks Plea on Benefits to Women Army Officers
4 years, 4 months ago

'Should Do Something But Where to Draw Line?' SC Junks Plea on Benefits to Women Army Officers

News 18  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Thursday refused to entertain a plea for granting benefits of Permanent Commission to women SSC officers of Army, who superannuated on completing 14-years in service after the cut-off date of February 17 fixed by the top court. The top court said that relief sought by these women officers, in substance amounts to review of its …

Victory in a long battle for equal opportunities
4 years, 4 months ago

Victory in a long battle for equal opportunities

The Hindu  

This year shall be remembered as a landmark in Indian military history for years to come. The Supreme Court of India, on February 17, delivered a much-anticipated ruling that allows women to serve as permanently commissioned officers in 10 combat support arms and services of the Indian Army. This July, the government issued formal sanction offering PC to women officers …

SC Restrains Centre from Discharging SSC Women Navy Officers Ending Their Claim for PC
4 years, 5 months ago

SC Restrains Centre from Discharging SSC Women Navy Officers Ending Their Claim for PC

News 18  

The Supreme Court Tuesday restrained the Centre from discharging the Short Service Commissioner women officers in Indian Navy from service pending consideration of their claims for grant of Permanent Commission. The top court on March 17 in a major verdict paved the way for granting Permanent Commission to women officers in Indian Navy, saying a level playing field ensures that …

Permanent Commission for women officers fair; with army's selection standard, equal command structure is viable
4 years, 5 months ago

Permanent Commission for women officers fair; with army's selection standard, equal command structure is viable

Firstpost  

There is much debate on social media and opinion within the Army is divided. An implication of only SSC and no permanent commission for women officers was always that career opportunity was limited and women officers were ineligible for consideration for the first select rank of Colonel. It means many of the women officers awaiting the judgment and having crossed …

Can sail with same efficiency as male officers: SC grants permanent commission for women in Navy
4 years, 9 months ago

Can sail with same efficiency as male officers: SC grants permanent commission for women in Navy

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted a permanent commission to women officers in Navy as it passed its judgement on Tuesday saying women can sail with the same efficiency as male officers and there should be no discrimination. A bench headed by Justice DY Chandrachud said denying permanent commission to women officers who have served the nation would result in …

SC Directs Navy To Grant Permanent Commission For Serving Women SSC Officers [Read Judgment]
4 years, 9 months ago

SC Directs Navy To Grant Permanent Commission For Serving Women SSC Officers [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

In a land mark verdict on gender equality, the Supreme Court on Tuesday held that serving women Short Service Commission Officers in Indian Navy were entitled to Permanent Commission at par with their male counterparts.A division bench comprising Justices D Y Chandrachud and Ajay Rastogi pronounced the verdict in the case Union of India vs Ld Cdr Annie Nagaraja and …

'Denial Of Permanent Commission For Women In Navy Based On Age Old Gender Stereotypes' : Lady Officers Tell SC [Read Written Submissions]
4 years, 10 months ago

'Denial Of Permanent Commission For Women In Navy Based On Age Old Gender Stereotypes' : Lady Officers Tell SC [Read Written Submissions]

Live Law  

A Supreme Court Bench comprising of Justices DY Chandrachud and Ajay Rastogi has concluded the hearing regarding the plea of women officers of the Indian Navy to serve as Permanent Commission Officers. "The flimsy and farcical grounds raised by the Union of India in restricting the policy for grant of Permanent Commission to Women Officers of the Indian Navy prospectively, …

Women officers in the Indian Army: A bastion breached
4 years, 10 months ago

Women officers in the Indian Army: A bastion breached

The Hindu  

“The right to equality is a right to rationality,” observed a two-judge bench of the Supreme Court on February 17 while ruling on the appointment of women officers in permanent commissions of the Indian Army and in command positions. On the 2003 petition, the Delhi High Court ruled in March 2010 that women officers were entitled to permanent commissions on …

Gender bias in the Army: \'Pretty commanders\' and a mindset of ‘just prudence’
4 years, 10 months ago

Gender bias in the Army: \'Pretty commanders\' and a mindset of ‘just prudence’

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: February 19, two days after the Supreme Court ordered the Indian Army to uphold the Constitution and its guarantee of equal opportunity by not just implementing the Delhi High Court’s 10- year-old order to grant permanent commission to women officers, but to also giving them promotions and perks at par with men, senior advocate Aishwarya Bhati, who had …

Women In Army : How SC Rejected Centre's Arguments Based On 'Sex Stereotypes'?
4 years, 10 months ago

Women In Army : How SC Rejected Centre's Arguments Based On 'Sex Stereotypes'?

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has delivered a landmark verdict holding that Women Short Service Commission Officers in the Indian Army are entitled to Permanent Commission at par with their male counterparts, regardless of their years of service. The Apex Court also held that confining women officers to only "staff appointments" by denying them command assignments is a violation of equality principle. …

Notion That Women Are 'Weaker Sex' Constitutionally Flawed: SC Calls For Change In Mindset [Read Judgment]
4 years, 10 months ago

Notion That Women Are 'Weaker Sex' Constitutionally Flawed: SC Calls For Change In Mindset [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The notions that women are the "weaker" sex and may not undertake tasks that are "too arduous‟ for them, are constitutionally flawed, observed the Supreme Court, in its judgment which held that the absolute exclusion of women from Command Appointments In Army is Illegal. The bench comprising Justice Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud and Justice Ajay Rastogi observed that to cast aspersion …

Supreme Court grants Permanent Commission for Women Officers in Indian Army
4 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court grants Permanent Commission for Women Officers in Indian Army

India TV News  

Supreme Court of India Monday upheld the Delhi High Court judgment that granted women officers in Army a Permanent Commission like their male counterparts. In a judgment that breaks a glass ceiling as far as gender equality in the Indian Army is concerned, the Supreme Court ruled that exclusion of women from command posting goes against the principles of equal …

Supreme Court clears permanent commission, command roles for women officers in Indian Army
4 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court clears permanent commission, command roles for women officers in Indian Army

India Today  

In a historic judgment, the Supreme Court has ordered the Centre to ensure that women officers are given permanent commission in the Army, while adding that the officers will be now eligible for command posting. The Supreme Court also directed the Centre to grant permanent commission within three months to all women officers in Army who opt for it. Rejecting …

Should women be given command posts in the Army?
4 years, 11 months ago

Should women be given command posts in the Army?

The Hindu  

Last week, in response to an ongoing hearing in the Supreme Court on permanent commission for women officers, the government cited “physical” and “physiological limitations” in granting command positions to women officers in the Indian Army. Lt Gen Hasnain: Till September 2019, permanent commission for women was restricted to only two departments: the Army Education Corps and the Judge Advocate …

'Denial Of Command Appointments To Women In Army A Retrogade Step Affecting Their Dignity & Bravery', Lady Officers In SC [Read Written Submissions]
4 years, 11 months ago

'Denial Of Command Appointments To Women In Army A Retrogade Step Affecting Their Dignity & Bravery', Lady Officers In SC [Read Written Submissions]

Live Law  

The reasons cited by the Central Government for not giving command appointments to women in Indian Army have been criticized as 'highly regressive' in the written submissions filed by women officers in the Supreme Court. "It is highly submitted that the justification/reasons stated in the Note handed over on behalf of the Union of India with regard to denying Women …

Denial of command assignment retrograde step: Women officers
4 years, 11 months ago

Denial of command assignment retrograde step: Women officers

India TV News  

Women officers have proven their mettle and courage under fire for nearly three decades, and there has never been an occasion of soldiers/men having refused or accepted the command of women, said the women officers in their written submission citing the Centre for delay in bringing the policy for grant of permanent commission to women officers. The Centre had informed …

Implement it, observes SC after govt says women should go far ahead of men
4 years, 11 months ago

Implement it, observes SC after govt says women should go far ahead of men

The Hindu  

Women should not just strive to equal men but go far ahead of them, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the Supreme Court on Wednesday. The Bench said a will and a change of mindset on the part of the government would definitely see women officers rise to command posts in the Army. It said the “physiological limitations” of women officers, …

Physical Limitations, Mentality Of Male Troops Etc., Reasons To Deny Command Appointments To Women In Army : Centre Tells SC [Read Notes]
4 years, 11 months ago

Physical Limitations, Mentality Of Male Troops Etc., Reasons To Deny Command Appointments To Women In Army : Centre Tells SC [Read Notes]

Live Law  

Arguing against giving command appointments to women in army, the Centre has told the Supreme Court that women may not be able to meet the challenges and hazards of military service due to their "physiological limitations" and domestic obligations.The Centre has also talked about the possible unwillingness of male troops, predominantly drawn from rural backgrounds, to accept a women in …

No smooth sailing: Deployment of women on warships may soon be allowed, but challenges still remain
5 years, 8 months ago

No smooth sailing: Deployment of women on warships may soon be allowed, but challenges still remain

Firstpost  

The Indian Navy is gearing up to induct more women in its fold, and will soon allow them to take up various roles on a warship, including that of a sailor. The navy has so far deployed women officers in eight branches, including education, law, and naval constructions — where women have been given permanent commission as non-sea going cadre. …

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