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, lower physical standards of women officers compared to men, prolonged absence due to pregnancy, children’s education, husband’s career prospects, etc, were great challenges for women officers to meet the exigencies of service. Physical capacity of women officers in the Indian Army remain a challenge for command of units.” ‘Peculiar dynamics’ Army units were a “unique all-male environment”. “These conditions have a major bearing on the employment of women officers in light of their physiological conditions accentuated by the challenges of confinement, motherhood and childcare,” it said.

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A degree of stand-off with China prevails along Line of Actual Control: Army chief
2 days ago

A degree of stand-off with China prevails along Line of Actual Control: Army chief

The Hindu  

Stating that a “degree” of standoff prevails along the Line of Actual Control, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said on Monday that he has authorized all Corps Commanders to handle issues at the ground level with respect to patrolling and grazing so that these trivial issues can be resolved at the military level itself. He termed the situation along the …

Is the Indian Army Ready for Women in Leadership Roles?
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Is the Indian Army Ready for Women in Leadership Roles?

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 18, 2024 18:42 IST - 8 MINS READ It all began with a letter by a top Army officer that was “leaked” to social media. The “double standards of competence” leadership model suggests that because historically men have had access to leadership roles, women leaders must be outstandingly qualified to succeed. “Lieutenant General Puri’s letter essentialises leadership …

The gender conundrum
1 month ago

The gender conundrum

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: In early October, lieutenant general Rajeev Puri of the Indian Army wrote a five-page letter to his senior, general officer commanding-in-chief lieutenant general Ram Chander Tiwari, appraising the work of eight women colonels under his authority. It was not even two years ago that the Indian Army allowed women officers to be promoted to the rank of colonel, and …

Syed Ata Hasnain | Women in command: Key for Army is how to adapt
1 month, 1 week ago

Syed Ata Hasnain | Women in command: Key for Army is how to adapt

Deccan Chronicle  

Gender issues in the Army must be seen as a constant work in progress without attaching sensitivity to them. So, nothing is going to happen in a hurry without a full run of the policy through one or two command tenures of the incumbent and subsequent women commanding officers ; that could run as long as five to six years, …

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 …

Shobhaa De | Women have ‘poor people skills’??? Really, General?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shobhaa De | Women have ‘poor people skills’??? Really, General?

Deccan Chronicle  

I am assuming that Lt Gen. Rajeev Puri is a married man — happily or otherwise. Tiwari last month, with copies to the adjutant-general and the military secretary at the Army HQ, Gen. Puri has asked for a comprehensive policy on “gender neutrality” as well as a “pragmatic performance analysis” of Colonel-rank women officers. “Women COs have poor people skills, …

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 …

'Ego issues': Army officer's review of women commanding officers sparks debate
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Ego issues': Army officer's review of women commanding officers sparks debate

India Today  

A top Army officer has raised significant concerns in his review of women Commanding Officers, flagging "ego issues", "frequent complaints", and "lack of empathy". KEY OBSERVATIONS IN THE REPORT Interpersonal challenges Lt Gen Puri highlighted increased officer management issues in units led by women COs, citing a lack of tact and sensitivity towards the personal needs of officers and subordinates. …

‘Like taking back our ability to vote:’ Pete Hegseth’s comments about women in the military met with outrage
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Like taking back our ability to vote:’ Pete Hegseth’s comments about women in the military met with outrage

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a recent podcast appearance, Hegseth said the nation’s military “should not have women …

Here’s a look at the number of women serving in U.S. military combat roles
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Here’s a look at the number of women serving in U.S. military combat roles

LA Times  

The Pentagon and the surrounding area is seen in this aerial view in Washington, Jan. 26, 2020. President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has been outspoken about his opinion that women should not serve in combat roles. Here’s a look at how many women are in such roles in the U.S. military, as of the 2024 budget …

Should women be allowed to fight on the front lines? Trump’s Defense pick reignites the debate
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Should women be allowed to fight on the front lines? Trump’s Defense pick reignites the debate

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has reignited a debate that many thought had been long settled: Should women be allowed to serve their country by fighting on the front lines? Duckworth, who flew combat missions in Iraq and lost both legs when her helicopter was hit, added, “It just shows how out of touch he is …

Should women be allowed to fight on the front lines? Trump’s defense pick reignites the debate
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Should women be allowed to fight on the front lines? Trump’s defense pick reignites the debate

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has reignited a debate that many thought had been long settled: Should women be allowed to serve their country by fighting on the front lines? If Hegseth is confirmed by the Senate, he could try to end the Pentagon’s nearly decade-old practice of making all combat jobs open to women. …

Here’s a look at the number of women in military combat roles
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Here’s a look at the number of women in military combat roles

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has been outspoken about his opinion that women should not serve in combat roles. Here’s a look at how many women are in such military roles, as of the 2024 budget year: Women serving in special operations — Navy Special Warfare combat crew: 2 — Air Force special operations: …

Should women be allowed to fight on the front lines? Trump’s defense pick reignites the debate
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Should women be allowed to fight on the front lines? Trump’s defense pick reignites the debate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has reignited a debate that many thought had been long settled: Should women be allowed to serve their country by fighting on the front lines? Here’s a look at the number of women in select military combat roles Navy Special Warfare combat crew: 2 Serving in Army infantry, armor …

Should women be allowed to fight on the front lines? Trump’s defense pick reignites the debate
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Should women be allowed to fight on the front lines? Trump’s defense pick reignites the debate

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Duckworth, who flew combat missions in Iraq and lost …

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 …

Redefining the warrior — and remaking bunkers — to include women
9 months ago

Redefining the warrior — and remaking bunkers — to include women

Hindustan Times  

Supreme Court judgments and Central government policy have strongly reinforced equal opportunities for men and women in the armed forces and as the door opens for women in what were otherwise considered quintessential male bastions, the Indian Armed Forces must take on the challenge head-on. Notwithstanding the above, mindsets continue to suffer from a sense of patriarchy that has inhibited …

Women in Armed Forces ‘feel unsafe’ after Grant Shapps comments
11 months ago

Women in Armed Forces ‘feel unsafe’ after Grant Shapps comments

The Telegraph  

He said he was concerned that the make-up of the military did not reflect wider society and that more should be done to attract and retain women. Paula Edwards, the chief executive of Salute Her UK, a charity for female military personnel who have experienced sexual assault and rape, said: “The women who access Salute Her UK are fearful that …

Women are solution to Armed Forces recruitment crisis, says Grant Shapps
1 year ago

Women are solution to Armed Forces recruitment crisis, says Grant Shapps

The Telegraph  

Women are the solution to the Armed Forces recruitment crisis, Grant Shapps has said. “It can’t be right that our military still only has 11 or 12 per cent women, for example, when you make up half the population.” At present, the female representation in the UK regular forces stands at 11.3 per cent, with women making up 13 per …

HTLS | Military has come long way in gender integration, say women trailblazers
1 year, 2 months ago

HTLS | Military has come long way in gender integration, say women trailblazers

Hindustan Times  

The armed forces have come a long way in advancing gender integration and the raft of new opportunities opened to female soldiers will increase their representation in the military in the coming years, said women trailblazers in the army, air force and navy. Women officers, Colonel Neha Singh, Group Captain Shaliza Dhami and Lieutenant Commander Annu Prakash during a session …

Women frontline soldiers deserve better recognition, says author Sarah Percy
1 year, 2 months ago

Women frontline soldiers deserve better recognition, says author Sarah Percy

ABC  

Through poetry, music and film, and in stone, commemorating those who have died in conflict and served in uniform is a crucial part of what makes for a reflective society. Dr Percy says that's an assessment used to downplay and marginalise the military contributions that women have made over millennia. You then need a very large support train to help …

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 …

Female soldiers in Army special operations face rampant sexism and harassment, military report says
1 year, 4 months ago

Female soldiers in Army special operations face rampant sexism and harassment, military report says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Female soldiers face rampant sexism, …

Territorial Army’s women officers get LoC duty nod
1 year, 8 months ago

Territorial Army’s women officers get LoC duty nod

Hindustan Times  

The defence ministry on Sunday announced that women officers of the Territorial Army will be eligible to serve with TA engineer regiments along the Line of Control with Pakistan for the first time, with the latest push for women empowerment coming on the back of a series of measures taken by the government to give them equal roles as their …

Rajnath Singh approves posting of women officers of Territorial Army along LoC
1 year, 8 months ago

Rajnath Singh approves posting of women officers of Territorial Army along LoC

India TV News  

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the posting of women officers of the Territorial Army with its engineer regiments along the Line of Control. In a major development, the Ministry of Defence, Department of Military Affairs, has approved an amendment to existing cadre management provisions for Women Officers of the Territorial Army,” the ministry said in a statement …

Historic day! 5 women officers commissioned into Indian Army's Regiment of Artillery
1 year, 8 months ago

Historic day! 5 women officers commissioned into Indian Army's Regiment of Artillery

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In a historic first, the Indian Army has inducted five women officers into its Regiment of Artillery and three of them have been posted to frontline formations along the Line of Actual Control with China, military sources said on Saturday. Lt Mehak Saini, Lt Sakshi Dubey, Lt Aditi Yadav, Lt Pious Mudgil and Lt Akanksha have joined the …

First Batch of Women Officers Commissioned into the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army
1 year, 8 months ago

First Batch of Women Officers Commissioned into the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army

India TV News  

The Indian Army has expanded the role of women by allowing women officers into the Regiment of Artillery, which is a major combat support arm. Five Women Officers have joined the Regiment of Artillery after successful completion of training at the Officers Training Academy, Chennai on April 29, 2023. Five Women Officers being commissioned into the Regiment of Artillery are …

'Set Your House In Order' : Supreme Court Warns Defence Ministry After Women Army Officers Allege Discrimination in Promotions [Read Full Courtroom Exchange]
1 year, 9 months ago

'Set Your House In Order' : Supreme Court Warns Defence Ministry After Women Army Officers Allege Discrimination in Promotions [Read Full Courtroom Exchange]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday pulled up the defence ministry over allegations of unfairness and discrimination in rank promotion for women army officers who were granted permanent commission following its landmark Babita Puniya decision. A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice JB Pardiwala was hearing a couple of applications preferred by women officers alleging various arbitrary …

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 …

Women trailblazers hail army for opening new frontiers
1 year, 10 months ago

Women trailblazers hail army for opening new frontiers

Hindustan Times  

Several women officers, who are trailblazers in the Indian Army and serving in challenging roles, believe that the army is opening new frontiers for women at a swift pace, and grooming them to hold leadership positions in select streams on a par with their male counterparts. The army has begun assigning women officers to command roles for the first time, …

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. …

Army to promote 108 women officers to Colonel rank in different branches
2 years ago

Army to promote 108 women officers to Colonel rank in different branches

India Today  

In a major victory for women officers, 108 of them would be promoted to the rank of Colonels in the Indian Army and the process for the same would be initiated from Monday. This is the first time that women officers would be selected for command roles in the Indian Army in branches including Engineers, Military Intelligence, Army Air Defence, …

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 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, …

Induction of women in NDA first step towards gender equality in armed forces, says Army chief
3 years, 2 months 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 …

Centre: Women to be inducted in NDA, to get permanent commission
3 years, 4 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 …

Data | Women make up only 12% of India's police force
3 years, 4 months ago

Data | Women make up only 12% of India's police force

The Hindu  

Only 12% of the Indian police were women as of 2020. Share of women in police The map shows the share of women in the civil police force in 2020. Click to remove AMP mode Women in higher ranks While 12% of the police force were women, their share in the higher ranks was even lower at 8.72%. Poor support …

'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 …

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 …

Women have served in the armed forces for decades, so why is it still a man’s world?
3 years, 4 months ago

Women have served in the armed forces for decades, so why is it still a man’s world?

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Women have served in Britain’s armed forces for more than a century, …

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 …

‘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 …

[Permanent Commission] There Cannot Be Perverse Equality, A 45-50 Yr Old Lady Officer Cannot Be Asked To Meet The Threshold Of Medical Fitness: Supreme Court
3 years, 10 months ago

[Permanent Commission] There Cannot Be Perverse Equality, A 45-50 Yr Old Lady Officer Cannot Be Asked To Meet The Threshold Of Medical Fitness: Supreme Court

Live Law  

These observations came on an argument by senior advocate Meenakshi Arora, appearing for the lady officers who have been denied Permanent Commission, that while in adjudging their suitability on merit, their intervening service records after the 5th or the 10th year of induction are disregarded, the medical yardstick that they are required to meet is that of an entry-stage Short …

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