Implement Judgment On Permanent Commission For Women As It Stands Instead Of Seeking Clarifications: Supreme Court To Centre
3 years, 7 months ago

Implement Judgment On Permanent Commission For Women As It Stands Instead Of Seeking Clarifications: Supreme Court To Centre

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The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a Miscellaneous Application filed by the Union of India seeking certain clarifications in the judgment which directed the grant of Permanent Commission for women officers in the armed forces.A bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud and MR Shah expressed unhappiness at the "fashion" of filing MAs seeking clarification after a judgment. The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a Miscellaneous Application filed by the Union of India seeking certain clarifications in the judgment which directed the grant of Permanent Commission for women officers in the armed forces. A bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud and MR Shah expressed unhappiness at the "fashion" of filing MAs seeking clarification after a judgment is delivered. The MA was filed with respect to the judgment delivered by the Supreme Court on March 25 this year in the case Lt Col Nitisha and others v Union of India and others which struck down the evaluation criteria adopted by the Indian Army to grant permanent commission for women SSC officers as "arbitrary and irrational".

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Supreme Court Grants Permanent Commission to Woman Army Officer Who Was Denied Benefits Given To Similarly Situated Others
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Grants Permanent Commission to Woman Army Officer Who Was Denied Benefits Given To Similarly Situated Others

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday ruled in favor of a female Army Lieutenant Colonel, granting her permanent commission after she was unfairly left out while others in similar situations were extended the same benefit.The appellant-Lt. Col, commissioned as a Short Service Commission Officer in the Army Dental Corps in 2008, assailed the Armed Forces Tribunal's decision. The Supreme Court on …

Supreme Court Asks 6 Women Navy Officers Granted Permanent Commission To Approach Armed Forces Tribunal For Promotion-Related Reliefs
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Promotion of women officers: Supreme Court says it cannot run affairs of Indian Army
1 year, 6 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 To Hear Plea Regarding Gender Imbalance In Judge Advocate General's Recruitment
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court To Hear Plea Regarding Gender Imbalance In Judge Advocate General's Recruitment

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice on a writ petition which raised the grievance that lesser number of vacancies are earmarked for women in the posts of Judge Advocate General.The petitioner challenged the notification dated 18.01.2023 for the Judge Advocate General Entry Scheme 31st Course, inviting applications from Law Graduates. The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice on a …

Supreme Court Questions Army Over Holding Special Selection Boards Only For Male Officers' Promotion & Not For Women
2 years, 4 months ago

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

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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 …

"The Army May Be Supreme In Its Authority But This Constitutional Court Is Also Supreme In Its Jurisdiction": Supreme Court Warns Army In 'Permanent Commission to Women' Matter
3 years, 4 months ago

"The Army May Be Supreme In Its Authority But This Constitutional Court Is Also Supreme In Its Jurisdiction": Supreme Court Warns Army In 'Permanent Commission to Women' Matter

Live Law  

After the Supreme Court made clear its intent to record a finding of contempt against it, the Indian Army on Friday communicated the decision to grant PC within 3 weeks to all women officers who meet the criteria stipulated in the March judgment in Lt. Col. Nitisha's case.The bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and AS Bopanna recorded that. After the …

After Supreme Court Warns Of Contempt, Indian Army Undertakes To Grant Permanent Commission To Eligible Women Officers
3 years, 4 months ago

After Supreme Court Warns Of Contempt, Indian Army Undertakes To Grant Permanent Commission To Eligible Women Officers

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After the Supreme Court warned that it will hold the Indian Army officials in contempt of court, the Army undertook that it will implement grant Permanent Commission to Women Short Service Commission Officers in terms of the judgment in the Lt Col Nitisha case.A bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud and AS Bopanna was hearing a contempt petition moved by 11 …

Rejection Of Permanent Commission Claims Of 72 Women Army Officers: Supreme Court Grants Time To Centre And The Army To Resolve The Issue
3 years, 5 months ago

Rejection Of Permanent Commission Claims Of 72 Women Army Officers: Supreme Court Grants Time To Centre And The Army To Resolve The Issue

Live Law  

It is the contention of the petitioners, that by the results declassified in September this year, it has been revealed that they have been denied PC despite securing above 60%, being medically fit and having vigilance clearance, on account of additional criteria of "discipline, disobedience of orders, lapses in government procurement, forging medical documents, poor work ethics, lack of professionalism, …

Permanent Commission: Supreme Court Asks Centre To Specify Grounds For Rejecting The Claim Of 72 Women Army Officers
3 years, 5 months ago

Permanent Commission: Supreme Court Asks Centre To Specify Grounds For Rejecting The Claim Of 72 Women Army Officers

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday directed that there shall be no immediate release until the next date of hearing of the women officers of the Indian army who have moved the Court claiming that they have been denied Permanent Commission in violation of the March judgment of the Court. On Friday, it was the contention of the petitioners, represented by …

'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, 11 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 …

'Successive Batches Will Seek Similar Relief': SC Dismisses Women Officers Plea Seeking Extension To Apply For Permanent Commission In Army
4 years, 6 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 …

Supreme Court puts Army women in command positions
5 years, 1 month 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, …

Women Army officers eligible for permanent commission, rules SC
5 years, 1 month 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
5 years, 1 month 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 …

Litigant, Who Refused Services Of Senior Lawyer And Insisted To Argue In Person In Tamil, Finally Loses Legal Battle In SC [Read Judgment]
6 years, 6 months ago

Litigant, Who Refused Services Of Senior Lawyer And Insisted To Argue In Person In Tamil, Finally Loses Legal Battle In SC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The bench passed reasoned judgment dismissing the appeal after considering the written submissions filed by her.Ponnayal and her mother had approached the Supreme Court by filing Special Leave Petitions against the high court order that had affirmed the dismissal of their suit for partition by the trial court.This SLP was filed through an Advocate-on-Record. The bench passed reasoned judgment dismissing …

Litigant, Who Refused Services Of Senior Lawyer And Insisted To Argue In Person In Tamil, Finally Loses Legal Battle In SC [Read Judgment]
6 years, 6 months ago

Litigant, Who Refused Services Of Senior Lawyer And Insisted To Argue In Person In Tamil, Finally Loses Legal Battle In SC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The bench passed reasoned judgment dismissing the appeal after considering the written submissions filed by her.Ponnayal and her mother had approached the Supreme Court by filing Special Leave Petitions against the high court order that had affirmed the dismissal of their suit for partition by the trial court.This SLP was filed through an Advocate-on-Record. The bench passed reasoned judgment dismissing …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up
8 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up

Live Law  

No prohibition in giving weightage to service rendered by daily wages employeesThe Supreme Court of India clarified that, its Judgment in Secretary, State of Karnataka vs. Uma Devi has not prohibited the State from giving weightage for the service rendered by employees where services were used by the State either temporarily or on adhoc bases, including daily wage basis, irrespective …

SC dismisses NCW’s curative petition against its 2014 JT protecting husbands against Automatic Arrests [Read Order]
8 years, 7 months ago

SC dismisses NCW’s curative petition against its 2014 JT protecting husbands against Automatic Arrests [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court bench comprising the Chief Justice, TS Thakur, and justices Anil R Dave, J.S.Khehar, and Pinaki Chandra Ghose, on August 4, dismissed the curative petition filed by the National Commission for Women, by circulation, against its 2014 judgment in Arnesh Kumar v State of Bihar.Arnesh Kumar was delivered by a two-Judge bench comprising justices Chandamauli Kr Prasad and. …

SC dismisses NCW’s curative petition against its 2014 JT protecting husbands against Automatic Arrests [Read Order]
8 years, 7 months ago

SC dismisses NCW’s curative petition against its 2014 JT protecting husbands against Automatic Arrests [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court bench comprising the Chief Justice, TS Thakur, and justices Anil R Dave, J.S.Khehar, and Pinaki Chandra Ghose, on August 4, dismissed the curative petition filed by the National Commission for Women, by circulation, against its 2014 judgment in Arnesh Kumar v State of Bihar.Arnesh Kumar was delivered by a two-Judge bench comprising justices Chandamauli Kr Prasad and. …

Court strikes down gender discrimination in Army, IAF
15 years ago

Court strikes down gender discrimination in Army, IAF

The Hindu  

Ruling that not granting permanent commission to Short Service Commissioned women officers in the Air Force and the Army amounts to gender discrimination, the Delhi High Court on Friday directed the two defence services to give permanent commission to all such women officers who were recruited before May 2006. Their contention was that the Air Force had promised in its …

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