Army open to give pension to women officers meeting criteria
4 years, 10 months ago

Army open to give pension to women officers meeting criteria

The Hindu  

The Army is open to giving pension to women officers who have finished the pensionable service limit, defence sources said on Monday. On Permanent Commission, sources said the Army has already opened several areas recently and prospectively but that cannot be applied retrospectively to the women officers who have taken the legal route on Permanent Commission. “Women officers who have finished the pensionable service, Army is open to give pension,” a source said adding they cannot be granted PC now as the terms of service they were recruited on were different and have changed several times since. The SC was hearing an appeal by the Defence Ministry against the Delhi High Court judgment in 2010 granting permanent commission for Short Service Commission women officers.

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Around 50 women officers set to head army units in forward areas
1 year, 10 months ago

Around 50 women officers set to head army units in forward areas

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Army has begun assigning women officers to command roles for the first time, outside the medical stream, and around 50 of them are set to head units in operational areas, including forward locations, in the operationally critical Northern and Eastern Commands that are responsible for guarding India’s borders with China, officials familiar with the development said on Tuesday. …

Supreme Court Directs Indian Air Force To Consider Granting Pensionary Benefits To 32 Retired Women SSC Officers Deeming They Had Permanent Commission
2 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Directs Indian Air Force To Consider Granting Pensionary Benefits To 32 Retired Women SSC Officers Deeming They Had Permanent Commission

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, in exercise of power under Article 142 of the Constitution, directed the Indian Air Force to consider 32 Women Short Service Commission Officers in the present batch of appeals, who were released from service between December, 2006 and December, 2009 and were not considered for grant of Permanent Commission, for grant of one-time. The Supreme …

39 women Army officers get Permanent Commission
3 years, 2 months ago

39 women Army officers get Permanent Commission

India Today  

In a major move, thirty-nine women officers of the Indian Army were granted Permanent Commission on Friday. The women officers, who were granted Permanent Commission, would undergo special training courses and challenging military assignments to empower them for higher leadership roles, the Army said in a statement. Further, all women officers who were considered in this Special Number 5 Selection …

Supreme Court Directs Grant Of Permanent Commission To 39 Women Army Officers
3 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Directs Grant Of Permanent Commission To 39 Women Army Officers

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Centre to tender a statement in tabulated form indicating reasons for the denial of permanent commission to 25 women officers, together with an affidavit expressly stating that no reasons independent of the directions issued by the Court have weighed in the grant/refusal of PC to the total 72 petitioners. The Court also directed …

In major win, 39 women officers to get permanent commission, SC asks for details on others
3 years, 2 months ago

In major win, 39 women officers to get permanent commission, SC asks for details on others

India Today  

In a major win for 39 women officers of the Indian Army, the central government on Friday told the Supreme Court that permanent commission will be granted to these officers. The Supreme Court said that the Centre should issue orders to give permanent commission to these women officers and also sought detailed reasons for not granting permanent commission to 25 …

Permanent Commission- Recourse to Article 32 Worrying Us: Supreme Court Relegates Individual Grievances To Armed Forces Tribunal
3 years, 4 months ago

Permanent Commission- Recourse to Article 32 Worrying Us: Supreme Court Relegates Individual Grievances To Armed Forces Tribunal

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday relegated to the Armed Forces Tribunal the individual male and female naval officers challenging the rejection of their claim for the grant of Permanent Commission, or in the alternative, seeking pensionary benefits in terms of the directions of this court in Annie Nagaraja's case. Without this court expressing any view on the merits of the …

147 more women Army officers granted Permanent Commission
3 years, 5 months ago

147 more women Army officers granted Permanent Commission

India Today  

Consequent to the landmark judgment of the Supreme Court, granting a Permanent Commission to women officers in the Indian Army, another 147 have been given a PC. After the apex court's judgment, a Special Number 5 Selection Board for screening women officers for grant of PC was constituted in September 2020. Again, in March 2021, the Honourable Supreme Court directed …

The Hindu Explains | Why has the Supreme Court issued fresh directions on process of evaluation for permanent commission for women in Army?
3 years, 9 months ago

The Hindu Explains | Why has the Supreme Court issued fresh directions on process of evaluation for permanent commission for women in Army?

The Hindu  

The story so far: The Supreme Court in Secretary, Ministry of Defence vs. Babita Puniya last February directed the government to ensure that women officers in the Army be granted permanent commission as well as command postings in all services other than combat. Later, questioning the compliance of the Army with the directions in the judgment, around 80 women short …

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 …

Medical Fitness Criteria for Women to Get Permanent Commission Irrational and Arbitrary, SC Rules
3 years, 9 months ago

Medical Fitness Criteria for Women to Get Permanent Commission Irrational and Arbitrary, SC Rules

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the medical fitness requirement for women to get Permanent Commission in the army is “arbitrary” and “irrational” while hearing a petition over non-implementation of its order. The Supreme Court ruling comes after a batch of petitions filed by women officers for permanent commission in Indian Army and Navy, seeking a direction that contempt …

‘Can’t mandate perverse equality’: SC on plea over commission for women
3 years, 10 months ago

‘Can’t mandate perverse equality’: SC on plea over commission for women

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the Army for denying permanent commission to women short service commission officers by requiring them to have the same medical standards at the age of 45 years as their male counterparts, who became entitled at a younger age. Calling for a “change in mindsets”, the top court had last year directed that women officers …

SC to Hear Women's Petition for Permanent Commission in Army, Navy Today
3 years, 10 months ago

SC to Hear Women's Petition for Permanent Commission in Army, Navy Today

News 18  

The Supreme Court will hear on Thursday a batch of petitions filed by women officers for permanent commission in the Indian Army and Navy, seeking a direction that contempt proceedings be initiated against those who had allegedly failed in their duty to comply with the earlier judgement of the top court. The top court, in its landmark verdict delivered on …

Permanent Commission- "How Do You Ignore Those Women Who Are Not Considered In The Past, Are Now Not Being Granted PC Citing Bodily Impairments": SC Asks Centre
3 years, 10 months ago

Permanent Commission- "How Do You Ignore Those Women Who Are Not Considered In The Past, Are Now Not Being Granted PC Citing Bodily Impairments": SC Asks Centre

Live Law  

A division Bench of the Supreme Court comprising of Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice MR Shah on Wednesday heard a batch of pleas filed by women Army officers seeking grant of permanent commission and related benefits. During the hearing today Senior Advocate PS Patwalia made submissions on behalf of some of the women Army officers stating that these officers were …

SC Asks Centre to Apprise it About Status of Women Army Officers Regarding Permanent Commission
4 years, 1 month ago

SC Asks Centre to Apprise it About Status of Women Army Officers Regarding Permanent Commission

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought to know from the Centre, the individual status of 615 serving Short Service Commission women officers in Indian Army, out of whom 422 have been found fit on merit for the grant of permanent commission. The apex court's query came after the Centre apprised it that the selection process for grant of permanent commission …

SC extends grant of PC for women officers in Navy till Dec 31
4 years, 2 months ago

SC extends grant of PC for women officers in Navy till Dec 31

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Thursday extended, till December 31, the deadline for implementation of its verdict on grant of permanent commission to women SSC officers in the Indian Navy. The bench extended the time for grant of permanent commissions SSC women officers in the Navy till December 31. In its March 17 verdict, the top court had said men and …

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 …

SC extends deadline for granting permanent commission to women officers in Navy
4 years, 2 months ago

SC extends deadline for granting permanent commission to women officers in Navy

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court 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 …

'Successive Batches Will Seek Similar Relief': SC Dismisses Women Officers Plea Seeking Extension To Apply For Permanent Commission In Army
4 years, 4 months ago

'Successive Batches Will Seek Similar Relief': SC Dismisses Women Officers Plea Seeking Extension To Apply For Permanent Commission In Army

ABP News  

Indian Army Invites Applications For Granting Permanent Commission To Women Officers; Check Form Submission Details The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the plea by Indian Army Women Officers seeking extension of the last date for eligibility for service benefits, to be considered for a permanent commission.A three judge bench comprising Justices D.Y. The top court said that the relief sought …

'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 …

'Where Do We Draw The Line?': SC Dismisses Plea By Women Officers Completing 14 years In Service After Cut-Off Date For Extension Of Commission
4 years, 4 months ago

'Where Do We Draw The Line?': SC Dismisses Plea By Women Officers Completing 14 years In Service After Cut-Off Date For Extension Of Commission

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea filed by women officers who completed 14 years in service after the cut-off date applicable in the judgment dated February 17 directing that Permanent Commission should be granted to women in army regardless of their service, in all the ten streams.A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud, KM Joseph & Indu Malhotra observed …

But where to draw the line: SC refuses plea for Permanent Commission of women Army officers after cut-off date
4 years, 4 months ago

But where to draw the line: SC refuses plea for Permanent Commission of women Army officers after cut-off date

India Today  

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a petition 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 SC. Relief sought by these women officers, “in substance” amounts to review of its verdict and if it allows the plea then other …

Indian Army starts process of granting permanent commission to women officers
4 years, 5 months ago

Indian Army starts process of granting permanent commission to women officers

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Indian Army has started the process of giving permanent commission to women officers who have joined the service through Women Special Entry Scheme and Short Service Commission Women. Currently, women officers are eligible for permanent commission in only two non-combat streams of Indian Army, which are Judge and Advocate General and Army Education Corps. “Consequent to the receipt …

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 …

Army Starts Process to Grant Permanent Commission to Women Officers
4 years, 5 months ago

Army Starts Process to Grant Permanent Commission to Women Officers

News 18  

The Indian Army has kickstarted the process to grant Permanent Commission to eligible women officers, nearly two weeks after the defence ministry approved the proposal. Officials said the Army headquarters has invited applications by August 31 for grant of Permanent Commission to women officers recruited under Women Special Entry Scheme and Short Service Commission. Officials said 10 streams where PC …

Women SSC Officers Of Navy Not To Be Discharged Pending Consideration Of Their Requests For Grant Of Permanent Commission : SC [Read Order]
4 years, 5 months ago

Women SSC Officers Of Navy Not To Be Discharged Pending Consideration Of Their Requests For Grant Of Permanent Commission : SC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has observed that the Union of India has failed to comply with the directions issued by it in its 16th March judgment holding that serving women Short Service Commission Officers in Indian Navy were entitled to Permanent Commission at par with their male counterparts.The bench comprising of Justices DY Chandrachud and KM Joseph has directed that the …

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 …

Centre issues order for permanent commission of women officers in 10 streams of Indian Army
4 years, 5 months ago

Centre issues order for permanent commission of women officers in 10 streams of Indian Army

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence has issued an order for grant of permanent commission to women officers in the Indian Army. “The order specifies grant of permanent commission to Short Service Commissioned women officers in all 10 streams of the Indian Army,” he said. Colonel Anand said the 10 streams where permanent commission of women officers are being made …

[Breaking] Centre Issues Formal Sanction For Permanent Commission For Women Officers In Indian Army [Read Press Release]
4 years, 5 months ago

[Breaking] Centre Issues Formal Sanction For Permanent Commission For Women Officers In Indian Army [Read Press Release]

Live Law  

The Central Government has reportedly issued formal sanction letter for grant of Permanent Commission to women officers in Indian Army.The order specifies grant of Permanent Commission to Short Service Commissioned women officers in all ten streams of Indian Army in addition to the existing streams of Judge and Advocate General and Army Educational Corps.Indian Army. The Central Government has reportedly …

Women officers can now get permanent commission in Indian Army
4 years, 5 months ago

Women officers can now get permanent commission in Indian Army

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Defence has issued the formal Government Sanction Letter for grant of Permanent Commission to women officers in the Army. “In anticipation, the Army Headquarters had set in motion a series of preparatory actions for conduct of the Permanent Commission Selection Board for affected women officers. The Selection Board will be scheduled as soon as all affected Short …

Govt sanctions permanent commission to women officers in all 10 streams of Indian Army
4 years, 5 months ago

Govt sanctions permanent commission to women officers in all 10 streams of Indian Army

India Today  

The Ministry of Defence has issued a formal sanction letter to grant permanent commission to women officers in the Indian Army. Earlier this month, Supreme Court had given the Centre one month’s time to follow the court’s orders on giving permanent commission to all serving SSC women officers in the Indian Army. The order specifies grant of permanent commission to …

SC Grants One Month's Time To Implement The Grant of Permanent Commission and Command Posts for Eligible Women Officers in Army
4 years, 6 months ago

SC Grants One Month's Time To Implement The Grant of Permanent Commission and Command Posts for Eligible Women Officers in Army

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has granted one Month's time to implement the grant of Permanent Commission and Command Posts for eligible women officers in the Indian Army. The 17th February judgment directed that Permanent Commission should be granted to women in the Army, regardless of their service, in all the ten streams where the Union Government had already taken a decision …

Military working to make Short Service Commission more attractive: CDS Bipin Rawat
4 years, 7 months ago

Military working to make Short Service Commission more attractive: CDS Bipin Rawat

New Indian Express  

Under the idea, the selected candidates will be put through one year training before inducting them into three year Army service. The army feels that the performance demonstrated by the Officers and Jawans with three years or lesser service in the recent conflicts including that in Kargil leaves no window of doubt on their commitment, dedication and performance. New approaches …

Supreme court grants permanent commission of women in Navy
4 years, 9 months ago

Supreme court grants permanent commission of women in Navy

Op India  

In a progressive development, the Supreme Court on Tuesday paved the way for the Grant of Permanent Commission for women officers in the Indian Navy. The Bench headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud upheld the Delhi High Court order of granting permanent commission to women officers and rejected the Union government’s plea referring to the physiological limitations of women officers …

SC rules in favour of permanent commission for women officers in Navy
4 years, 9 months ago

SC rules in favour of permanent commission for women officers in Navy

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled in favour of permanent commission to female officers in the Indian Navy and asked the government to treat men and women equally in the armed forces. The division bench also rejected the Centre’s stand that sea sailing duties cannot be granted to Short Service Commission women officers in the Navy because its Russian vessels …

SC allows permanent commission for women in Navy
4 years, 9 months ago

SC allows permanent commission for women in Navy

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the right of serving Short Service Commission women officers of the Navy to be granted permanent commission on a par with their male counterparts. In a slew of directions, the court quashed the stipulation in the policy letter of September 26, 2008, making permanent commission for women prospective and restricting its application to specified …

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, …

Supreme Court puts Army women in command positions
4 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court puts Army women in command positions

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday called for changing “attitudes and mindsets” as it directed the Centre to grant permanent commissions to all women officers in the Army’s non-combat streams as it tore into the Centre’s citing women officers’ physiological features including their household responsibilities to oppose it. SC bats for equal entitlements Referring to the Centre’s February 25, …

'Absolute exclusion of women from command in Army is illegal': Supreme Court dismisses Centre appeals against Delhi HC verdict
4 years, 10 months ago

'Absolute exclusion of women from command in Army is illegal': Supreme Court dismisses Centre appeals against Delhi HC verdict

Firstpost  

Absolute exclusion of women from command appointments in the Indian Army is against Article 14 and unjustified, the Supreme Court said in a judgment on Monday, calling denying permanent commission based on years of service “a travesty of justice”. The judgment had held that Short Service Commissioned women officers of the Air Force and the Army, who had applied for …

Supreme Court upholds permanent commission for women in the Army
4 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court upholds permanent commission for women in the Army

Op India  

The Supreme Court has ordered the centre to ensure that women officers are given a permanent commission in the Army. BREAKING: Supreme Court rules women officers must be given permanent commission in Army. The apex court, in its verdict, has stated that the centre’s objections, in this case, mentioning ‘physiological limitations’, and ‘social norms’ to deny an opportunity to women …

Women Army officers eligible for permanent commission, rules SC
4 years, 10 months ago

Women Army officers eligible for permanent commission, rules SC

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the Union government’s submissions that women are physiologically weaker than men as a “sex stereotype” and declared that Short Service Commission women officers are eligible for permanent commission and command posts in the Army irrespective of their years of service. The verdict came on a nearly 10-year-old appeal filed by the government against a …

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 …

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 …

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