Supreme Court Allows Women To Take NDA Exam
3 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Allows Women To Take NDA Exam

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday passed interim order to allow women to take the admission exam to National Defence Academy scheduled for September 5. According to the petitioner, the eligible and willing female candidates are being denied the opportunity of entry to the National Defence Academy on the basis of their sex, thereby systematically and categorically excluding eligible female candidates the opportunity to train at the premier joint training institute of the Indian Armed Forces which, at a later point of time, becomes a hurdle in the career advancement opportunities for Female Officers in the Armed Forces. "The eligible female candidates having adequate 10+2 level of education are denied the opportunity to take the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination on the ground of their sex and the consequence of this denial is that at the 10+2 level of education, the eligible female candidates do not have access to any mode of entry to join the Armed Forces as Officers. The petition has also stated that the categorical exclusion of women to train at the National Defence Academy and get commissioned into the Armed Forces of the Country as Permanent Commissioned Officers solely on the basis of their sex is a denial of the Fundamental Right to Practice any Profession and it is not justifiable within the contours of the Indian Constitution.

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HC asks govt to decide on plea to let women take CDS exams
7 months, 3 weeks ago

HC asks govt to decide on plea to let women take CDS exams

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Friday instructed the Union ministry of defence to address within eight weeks a plea seeking the inclusion of women candidates in the Indian Military Academy, the Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy, through the Combined Defence Services Examination. Kalra’s petition challenges the Union Commission of Public Service’s December 20, 2023 notification, which bars females …

Women in Armed Forces: Delhi HC tells Centre to decide on plea to allow women to take Combined Defence Services exam
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Women in Armed Forces: Delhi HC tells Centre to decide on plea to allow women to take Combined Defence Services exam

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Friday ordered the Centre to reach a decision within eight weeks regarding a plea advocating for allowing women to join the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force through the Combined Defence Services examinations. A Bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora closed the petition filed by advocate Kush Kalra, …

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 …

Supreme Court Turns Down Plea For 50% Women Reservation In National Defence Academy
1 year, 9 months ago

Supreme Court Turns Down Plea For 50% Women Reservation In National Defence Academy

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has refused the plea of an aspirant to reserve fifty per cent of seats in the National Defence Academy for women. While noting that although the candidate had not secured the qualifying marks in her category, but in ‘overall merit’ would have obtained more marks than some of the male candidates admitted to the military academy, a …

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

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 …

Can't Segregate Armed Forces On Caste Basis : Supreme Court On Plea For SC/ST Reservation In NDA
2 years, 9 months ago

Can't Segregate Armed Forces On Caste Basis : Supreme Court On Plea For SC/ST Reservation In NDA

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed disinclination to deal with a plea seeking reservation for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Other Backward Classes in the National Defence Academy.A bench comprising Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Justice MM Sundersh said that it was dealing with the issue of women induction in NDA and clarified that it was not going to deal …

Girls Will Be Admitted In Rashtriya Military Schools From 2022-23 Academic Year : Centre Tells Supreme Court
2 years, 9 months ago

Girls Will Be Admitted In Rashtriya Military Schools From 2022-23 Academic Year : Centre Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Central Government on Tuesday informed the Supreme Court that girls will be admitted in Rashtriya Military Schools with effect from 2022-2023 academic year.With respect to admission to RMS, which operates as all boys schools and acts as the institution providing education to the wards of the Indian soldier, the Bench observed that the affidavit had provided assurance to induct …

In A First, Navy Decides To Induct Women Cadets From NDA : Centre Tells Supreme Court
2 years, 9 months ago

In A First, Navy Decides To Induct Women Cadets From NDA : Centre Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Central Government on Tuesday informed the Supreme Court that the Indian Navy has decided to induct women cadets from the National Defence Academy in three branches.Navy has decided to induct women in three branches through NDA - education, logistics and Naval Armament Inspectorate- the Court noted after reading the affidavit of the Central Government.A bench comprising Justice Sanjay. The …

Why fewer seats for women: SC
2 years, 11 months ago

Why fewer seats for women: SC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a response from the Centre on a plea questioning lesser intake of women candidates in the National Defence Academy, Rashtriya Indian Military College, Rashtriya Military Schools and Sainik Schools in the year 2022. Informing the court that 19 women candidates will be admitted in NDA this year, the Centre told a bench …

Women in our Armed Forces: A Story of Tokenism and Half-Baked Decisions
3 years, 1 month 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, …

Induction of women in NDA first step towards gender equality in armed forces, says Army chief
3 years, 1 month ago

Induction of women in NDA first step towards gender equality in armed forces, says Army chief

Firstpost  

General Naravane said induction of women will empower them and at least 40 years later, they will be in the same position where he currently stands Pune: Chief of Army Staff General M M Naravane on Friday said as the National Defence Academy opens its doors for women cadets, it is expected that they are welcomed with the same sense …

After NDA, Supreme Court Permits Girls To Appear For Military Schools Entrance For 2022 Term
3 years, 2 months ago

After NDA, Supreme Court Permits Girls To Appear For Military Schools Entrance For 2022 Term

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre to make arrangements for the induction of girls into the Rashtriya Indian Military College by allowing them to appear for the upcoming examination on December 18, 2021 for the term beginning from June 2022. The Centre was directed to issue fresh The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre to make arrangements …

UPSC NDA 2021: Application process begins for women candidates, important details here
3 years, 2 months ago

UPSC NDA 2021: Application process begins for women candidates, important details here

India TV News  

UPSC NDA Exam 2021: The Union Public Service Commission has commenced the registration process for the women candidates interested to apply for the national defence, naval academy examinations. UPSC NDA Exam 2021: Eligibility criteria Educational qualifications: To be eligible for Army Wing of National Defence Academy, an applicant must have passed class 12 examination conducted by a recognized board of …

UPSC allows unmarried women to apply for national defence, naval academy exam
3 years, 2 months ago

UPSC allows unmarried women to apply for national defence, naval academy exam

India TV News  

Following the Supreme Court verdict, the Union Public Service Commission has allowed unmarried women to apply for the national defence, naval academy examinations. in for this exam to enable "unmarried women candidates only" who are otherwise eligible in terms of nationality, age, educational qualification etc., the statement said. The Apex Court on Wednesday rejected the centre's plea to defer the …

NDA and Naval Academy exams: UPSC issues notification allowing women candidates to take the exam
3 years, 2 months ago

NDA and Naval Academy exams: UPSC issues notification allowing women candidates to take the exam

Live Mint  

The UPSC today issued the notification for the upcoming opening of online application form for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination, 2021 for women candidates only. The admission of the women candidates in the national defence academy and naval academy examination, 2021, will remain provisional and subject to the final outcome of a writ petition pending in the …

Let women take NDA exam in November: Supreme Court
3 years, 3 months ago

Let women take NDA exam in November: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday pushed the armed forces to live up to its reputation as “the best response team we have” to stand up to an emergency, iron out creases and make history happen by allowing women to write the National Defence Academy in November this year. Senior advocate Chinmoy Pradip Sharma and advocate Mohit Paul, for petitioner Kush …

Women Admission In NDA :Supreme Court Full Courtroom Exchange
3 years, 3 months ago

Women Admission In NDA :Supreme Court Full Courtroom Exchange

Live Law  

"The NDA holds 2 exams in a year- the first exam for which the notification is issued in January and the exam is held in April; the second notification is issued in June and the exam takes place in September. So in effect, there will be two exams where women will be eligible but they will miss them" ASG Aishwarya …

'Entry of women can't be postponed': SC rejects Centre's plea to allow women in NDA exam from next year
3 years, 3 months ago

'Entry of women can't be postponed': SC rejects Centre's plea to allow women in NDA exam from next year

Firstpost  

The court said the armed forces are the best response team to deal with emergency situations and it is hopeful that necessary arrangements will be put in place to pave the way for the induction of women in NDA without delay New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to accept the Centre’s request to allow women candidates to appear …

'Don't want women to be denied their right': SC rejects Centre's request to defer NDA exam
3 years, 3 months ago

'Don't want women to be denied their right': SC rejects Centre's request to defer NDA exam

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the centre's plea to defer the first National Defence Academy exam for women candidates, saying it doesn't want women to be denied their right. A bench headed by Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul said: "This won't send the right signal to women after having given them the aspiration. The top court noted the submissions made …

After SC nudge, government throws open the doors of NDA for women
3 years, 3 months ago

After SC nudge, government throws open the doors of NDA for women

Live Mint  

The Union government has decided to throw open the doors of the National Defence Academy for women as well. The decision comes after the Supreme Court on 18 August broke the glass ceiling that was there for 65 years and ruled that women can also sit for the upcoming NDA entrance examination, holding that the policy that restricts their entry …

Govt of India tells SC that decision has been taken to induct women into NDA
3 years, 3 months ago

Govt of India tells SC that decision has been taken to induct women into NDA

Op India  

The Centre on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that the decision to induct women into the National Defence Academy has been finalized. A decision has been taken at the highest level of forces and government that girls will be inducted for Permanent Commission through NDA.” ASG Aishwarya Bhati: There’s a good news. A decision has been taken at highest level …

Centre: Women to be inducted in NDA, to get permanent commission
3 years, 3 months ago

Centre: Women to be inducted in NDA, to get permanent commission

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that the government in consultation with the three service chiefs – Army, Air Force and Navy — has decided to allow induction of women in the National Defence Academy for permanent commission and described its decision as “historic”. We will place a detailed affidavit.” The Centre, however, sought an exemption …

'Historic Decision': Women Will Be Admitted To NDA, Centre Tells SC, Seeks Time for Roadmap
3 years, 3 months ago

'Historic Decision': Women Will Be Admitted To NDA, Centre Tells SC, Seeks Time for Roadmap

News 18  

The Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that women will be admitted into the National Defence Academy for permanent commission into India’s armed forces, calling it a “historic decision” and sought more time to frame guidelines. We will place a detailed affidavit.” The Court was hearing a public interest litigation petition claiming that denying women opportunity to be part …

Decided To Allow Women In National Defence Academy : Centre Tells Supreme Court
3 years, 3 months ago

Decided To Allow Women In National Defence Academy : Centre Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Central Government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that a decision has been taken to allow the induction of women into the armed forces through the National Defence Academy. The Centre however requested the Court to exempt the current year NDA admissions from women entry, citing the need to make infrastructural changes.Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati made this. The …

SC Open NDA Doors for Women, 3 Service Chiefs Head to Pune to Oversee Arrangements
3 years, 4 months ago

SC Open NDA Doors for Women, 3 Service Chiefs Head to Pune to Oversee Arrangements

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Thursday opened the doors of the National Defence Academy based in Pune to women and passed an interim order allowing them to take the entrance exam scheduled for November 14. Top most sources within the military establishment say that “there is no problem in admitting women to the NDA since they have already been granted permanent …

'Why Is Co-Education A Problem?': Supreme Court Frowns On Army's Policy To Bar Women From NDA [Full Court Room Exchange]
3 years, 4 months ago

'Why Is Co-Education A Problem?': Supreme Court Frowns On Army's Policy To Bar Women From NDA [Full Court Room Exchange]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday passed an interim order allowing women to take part in the NDA examination scheduled for September 5, adding that admission in the programme would be subject to the final result of the petitions before it.The UPSC is also directed to take out a suitable corrigendum in view of the aforesaid order and "give due publicity …

SC Passes Interim Order Allowing Women to Appear for NDA Exam, Slams 'Gender Discrimination'
3 years, 4 months ago

SC Passes Interim Order Allowing Women to Appear for NDA Exam, Slams 'Gender Discrimination'

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday passed an interim order to allow women to take the admission exam to National Defence Academy, even as the Centre said women cannot claim violation of any fundamental right for being denied entry as the male cadets trained there do not have any automatic advantage in future career advancement prospects over the women whose only …

UPSC NDA Exam 2021: Supreme Court allows women to appear for September exam
3 years, 4 months ago

UPSC NDA Exam 2021: Supreme Court allows women to appear for September exam

India TV News  

UPSC NDA Exam 2021: The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed women to take the National Defence Academy exam scheduled for September 5. As per report, the public interest petition filed by Kush Kalra raises the issue of violation of articles 14, 15, 16 and 19 of the Indian constitution by denying the opportunity of the eligible female candidates to join …

Change regressive mindset: Supreme Court raps Army for not allowing women in NDA, military schools
3 years, 4 months ago

Change regressive mindset: Supreme Court raps Army for not allowing women in NDA, military schools

India Today  

The Supreme Court has pulled up the Indian Army for not allowing women candidates in the National Defence Academy, Sainik Schools and other military institutions and called out the “regressive mindset”. Why do you need the judiciary to pass orders every time,” asked the Supreme Court, slamming the Indian Army for not giving opportunities to women. The bench rapped the …

Plea To Allow Women Into National Defence Academy : Supreme Court To Consider Question Of Interim Relief On August 18
3 years, 4 months ago

Plea To Allow Women Into National Defence Academy : Supreme Court To Consider Question Of Interim Relief On August 18

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday granted the Union Government the final opportunity to file counter affidavit in a petition which seeks to allow eligible women candidates into National Defence Academy, where only men can join now. The present public interest petition raises the issue of violation of Articles 14, 15, 16 and 19 of the Constitution of India by denying …

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