Women SSC Officers Of Navy Not To Be Discharged Pending Consideration Of Their Requests For Grant Of Permanent Commission : SC [Read Order]
4 years, 7 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 petitioner who are. 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 observed: "Prima facie, the Union of India having failed to comply with the directions contained in the judgment of this Court dated 17 March 2020 which mandated consideration for the grant of Permanent Commission within three months, it would be unfair to discharge the Short Service Commissioned officers in the meantime, pending consideration." The order specified 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.

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Indian Navy SSC Officers Recruitment 2025: Apply for 270 posts at joinindiannavy.gov.in, direct link here
1 month, 1 week ago

Indian Navy SSC Officers Recruitment 2025: Apply for 270 posts at joinindiannavy.gov.in, direct link here

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Navy has invited applications for Short Service Commission Officer for various entries. Candidates who want to apply online can find the direct link through the official website of Indian Navy at joinindiannavy.gov.in. Indian Navy SSC Officers Recruitment 2025: Apply for 270 posts, direct link here The registration process started on February 8 and will end on February 25, …

Permanent commission to ATC officers welcome change: Cdr Prasanna
3 months, 1 week ago

Permanent commission to ATC officers welcome change: Cdr Prasanna

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: The protracted fight for justice by the lady officers who had worked with the Air Traffic Control finally bore fruits when the Indian Navy gave six officers permanent commission recently. The fight for justice had begun in October 2010 when a group of women who served in the armed forces approached the apex court seeking a policy change that …

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2025: Notification out, opportunity for 10th, 12th pass - check details
3 months, 1 week ago

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2025: Notification out, opportunity for 10th, 12th pass - check details

India TV News  

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2025: Indian Navy has released a notification for grant of Short Service Commission in Information Technology of Indian Navy under Special Naval Orientation Course for course commencing Jun 2025 onwards at the Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala, Kerala. The selection process involves shortlisting of application based on candidates qualifying degree marks and the final merit list …

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 …

SC asks women officers denied captain rank in Navy to approach Armed Forces Tribunal for reliefs
3 months, 2 weeks ago

SC asks women officers denied captain rank in Navy to approach Armed Forces Tribunal for reliefs

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the short service commission women officers in the Indian Navy to move the Armed Forces Tribunal for their reliefs including consequential promotion to the captain rank. SC asks short service commission women officers who have been denied captain rank in Navy to approach Armed Forces Tribunal. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal …

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 …

SSC Selection Phase 12 Recruitment 2024: Apply online for 2,049 vacancies at ssc.gov.in, check eligibility
1 year ago

SSC Selection Phase 12 Recruitment 2024: Apply online for 2,049 vacancies at ssc.gov.in, check eligibility

India TV News  

SSC Recruitment 2024: The Staff Selection Commission has started the registration process for recruitment to the various posts in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions. Prospective candidates can find detailed information regarding eligibility criteria, application procedure, applicable fees, and other relevant details mentioned below. Qualification: Selection Post Matric Level - Class 10th passed Intermediate Selection Post 12 - …

Argument Of 'Functional Difference' Can't Work In 2024 To Deny Women Permanent Commission In Coast Guard: Supreme Court Tells Union
1 year ago

Argument Of 'Functional Difference' Can't Work In 2024 To Deny Women Permanent Commission In Coast Guard: Supreme Court Tells Union

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday was not persuaded by the argument of the Union Government that there are functional differences in the Indian Coastguard because of which women officers cannot be given permanent commission there unlike the Army, Navy or Air Force. The bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra were hearing the petition filed …

Indian Navy SSC Officers Recruitment 2024: Apply for 254 posts
1 year, 1 month ago

Indian Navy SSC Officers Recruitment 2024: Apply for 254 posts

Hindustan Times  

Indian Navy has invited applications for Short Service Commission Officers. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of Indian Navy at joinindiannavy.gov.in. Indian Navy SSC Officers Recruitment 2024: Apply for 254 posts The registration process begins on February 24 and will end on March 10, 2024. Vacancy Details Executive Branch: 136 posts Education Branch: 18 posts Technical Branch: …

"Why Are You Being So Patriarchal?" : Supreme Court Asks Centre Over Denial Of Permanent Commission To Woman Coast Guard Officer
1 year, 1 month ago

"Why Are You Being So Patriarchal?" : Supreme Court Asks Centre Over Denial Of Permanent Commission To Woman Coast Guard Officer

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up the Central Government over the denial of Permanent Commission for women officers in the Indian Coast Guard. The bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, hearing a plea of a woman officer in the Short Service Commission, asked if the Union was taking "a patriarchal approach" despite the extensive rulings by …

'You speak of Nari Shakti...': Supreme Court raps Centre over woman officer's plea
1 year, 1 month ago

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

India Today  

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

Court notice to Defence Ministry on woman officer's plea for permanent commission
1 year, 1 month ago

Court notice to Defence Ministry on woman officer's plea for permanent commission

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Indian Coast Guard and the Ministry of Defence in response to a plea filed by a short-service appointment officer who was denied the opportunity to be considered for a Permanent Commission despite serving for 14 years with an impeccable record. The court stated that the officer should be considered for …

Indian Army Recruitment 2024: Short Service Commission selection procedure explained
1 year, 1 month ago

Indian Army Recruitment 2024: Short Service Commission selection procedure explained

Hindustan Times  

Candidates who wish to join the Indian Army can now apply for the Short Service Commission selection at joinindianarmy.nic.in. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website to fill up 381 posts in the Indian Army. Based on the eligibility conditions as specified in the official notification, candidates need to go through the following selection process to join the …

Indian Army SSC Tech 2024 Recruitment: Apply online at joinindianarmy.nic.in, check eligibility, easy steps
1 year, 2 months ago

Indian Army SSC Tech 2024 Recruitment: Apply online at joinindianarmy.nic.in, check eligibility, easy steps

India TV News  

The Indian Army has started the online registration process for 63rd Short Service Commission tech men and 34th SSC tech women courses, which will begin on October 24. Unmarried male, and female engineering graduates and widows of Indian armed forces defense personnel who died in harness for a grant of SSC in the Indian Army are also eligible to submit …

How Many Women Promoted In Navy After Permanent Commission? Not Possible That None Was Competent : Supreme Court Asks Navy
1 year, 3 months ago

How Many Women Promoted In Navy After Permanent Commission? Not Possible That None Was Competent : Supreme Court Asks Navy

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked Attorney General for India R Venkataramani about the status of promotion of Women Navy Officers who have been granted permanent commission pursuant to the 2020 decision in Union of India v. Lt Cdr Annie Nagaraja and others. Chandrachud and Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra was hearing miscellaneous applications filed in the Annie Nagaraja …

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 …

Join Indian Navy notifies vacancy for SSC IT January 2024 batch; Eligibility criteria, selection details here
1 year, 7 months ago

Join Indian Navy notifies vacancy for SSC IT January 2024 batch; Eligibility criteria, selection details here

India TV News  

Indian Navy SSC IT Notification: Join Indian Navy has released notification for recruitment to the post of Short Service Commission Information Technology, or SSC IT. Eligible and interested candidates can apply for the Indian Navy SSC IT – January 2024 course through the official website-- joinindiannavy.gov.in. The Indian Navy SSC IT 2024 application process will start on August 4 and …

Indian Navy Recruitment 2023: Apply for SSC IT Executive posts on joinindiannavy.gov.in
1 year, 7 months ago

Indian Navy Recruitment 2023: Apply for SSC IT Executive posts on joinindiannavy.gov.in

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Navy has invited applications for eligible and interested candidates for Short Service Commission Information Technology or SSC IT. Indian Navy Recruitment 2023: Apply for SSC IT Executive posts There are a total of 35 vacancies. Selected candidates will be granted a short service commission, initially for ten years, which is extendable by minimum four years in two terms …

Indian Navy recruitment 2023: apply online for short service commission officer posts at joinindiannavy.gov.in
1 year, 10 months ago

Indian Navy recruitment 2023: apply online for short service commission officer posts at joinindiannavy.gov.in

India TV News  

Indian Navy recruitment 2023 notification: Indian Navy has released a notification for recruitment to the post of Short Service Commission for a course commencing Jan 2024 onwards at the Naval Academy Ezhimala, Kerala. Indian Navy Recruitment 2023 Eligibility Criteria To apply for the said posts, a candidate should have graduated/post-graduated in the final year with a minimum of 60% marks …

Indian Army: At least 108 lady officers to be promoted to full Colonel rank for command role
2 years, 2 months ago

Indian Army: At least 108 lady officers to be promoted to full Colonel rank for command role

India TV News  

Indian Army: In order to bring lady officers at par with their male counterparts, the Indian Army is conducting Special Selection Board for promotion from the rank of Lieutenant Colonel to Colonel. In an attempt to ensure gender parity in Indian Army, the vacancies for this Special No 3 Selection Board have been released by the government to promote the …

Army to promote 108 women officers to Colonel rank in different branches
2 years, 2 months 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, 3 months 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, 4 months 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 …

Supreme Court Directs Indian Air Force To Consider Granting Pensionary Benefits To 32 Retired Women SSC Officers Deeming They Had Permanent Commission
2 years, 4 months 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 …

Supreme Court asks IAF to consider 32 women ex-SSC officers for grant of permanent commission | DETAILS
2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court asks IAF to consider 32 women ex-SSC officers for grant of permanent commission | DETAILS

India TV News  

Supreme Court asks IAF to consider 32 women ex-SSC officers for grant of permanent commission | DETAILS Supreme Court on permanent commission: The CJI appreciated the IAF for taking a “fair approach” and told senior lawyer R Balasubramanian, appearing for the Centre and the Air Force, to convey the appreciation to the IAF chief and the government. Highlights SC directed …

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

Live Law  

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 …

39 women Army officers get Permanent Commission
3 years, 4 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, 5 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, 5 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 …

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 …

Indian Army Recruitment 2021: Vacancies for 191 posts, important details here
3 years, 5 months ago

Indian Army Recruitment 2021: Vacancies for 191 posts, important details here

India TV News  

Indian Army is looking for candidates to hire for the post of applications for grant of Short Service Commission. An official notification reads, “Applications are invited from eligible unmarried male and unmarried female engineering graduates and also from widows of defence personnel who died in harness for grant of Short Service Commission in the Indian Army." All final year appearing …

Centre: Women to be inducted in NDA, to get permanent commission
3 years, 6 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, 6 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 …

"Gender Biased Selection": Delhi HC Issues Notice On Plea By 8 Women Candidates Seeking Publication Of Final Result For Commission In Territorial Army
3 years, 6 months ago

"Gender Biased Selection": Delhi HC Issues Notice On Plea By 8 Women Candidates Seeking Publication Of Final Result For Commission In Territorial Army

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice on the petition moved by 8 women candidates seeking publication of final merit list/ result for commission in Territorial Army in which women were found eligible for recruitment and appointment under Section 6 of the Indian Territorial Army Act, 1948 after the Kush Kalra case.Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Manmohan sought response …

SC Passes Interim Order Allowing Women to Appear for NDA Exam, Slams 'Gender Discrimination'
3 years, 7 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 …

'No Gender Discrimination': Delhi High Court Refuses To Pass Interim Order Granting Permanent Commission To Woman Naval Officer
3 years, 7 months ago

'No Gender Discrimination': Delhi High Court Refuses To Pass Interim Order Granting Permanent Commission To Woman Naval Officer

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to issue an order granting Permanent Commission to a woman Naval Officer in the Indian Navy by observing that the grant of Permanent Commission as per the relevant statute is subject to vacancies and that there existed no gender discrimination in this regard. A Bench comprising Justice Rajiv Sahai Endlaw and Justice Amit …

147 more women Army officers granted Permanent Commission
3 years, 8 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 …

Indian Army SSC Recruitment 2021: Know how to apply online for SSC (Tech), SSCW (Tech)
3 years, 9 months ago

Indian Army SSC Recruitment 2021: Know how to apply online for SSC (Tech), SSCW (Tech)

India Today  

The Indian Army has now begun registration for Short Service Commission Tech 57 men and SSC Tech 28 women for the course commencing at Officers Training Academy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu from October 2021. All the eligible unmarried male and unmarried female Engineering Graduates and Widows of Defence who died in the harness for grant of SSC can apply for Indian …

Indian Army is hiring! Apply for SSC Officer posts @ joinindianarmy.nic.in before this date
3 years, 10 months ago

Indian Army is hiring! Apply for SSC Officer posts @ joinindianarmy.nic.in before this date

India Today  

The Indian Army is hiring and has invited applications from male and female candidates to apply for SSC Officer posts. Eligible candidates apply for the post through the official site of the Indian Army on joinindianarmy.nic.in. Eligibility criteria Candidates who want to apply for the post should have a minimum of 55 percent aggregate marks in LLB Degree. Read: AIIMS …

The Hindu Explains | Why has the Supreme Court issued fresh directions on process of evaluation for permanent commission for women in Army?
3 years, 11 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, 11 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, 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 …

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

Retd SSC officers can use military ranks
4 years ago

Retd SSC officers can use military ranks

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence has decided to allow the retired Short Service Commission officers of the Indian Army to use military ranks. The Short Service Commission officers, after completion of their mandated terms and conditions of service, were not authorised to use the military ranks. This had been causing dissatisfaction and discontentment among the SSC officers who serve …

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

Rejection Of Permanent Commission Has To Be Challenged In Armed Forces Tribunal, Centre Tells SC
4 years, 2 months ago

Rejection Of Permanent Commission Has To Be Challenged In Armed Forces Tribunal, Centre Tells SC

Live Law  

Once an application seeking permanent commission has been duly considered on merit as per the verdict in the Annie Nagaraja case and has been rejected after that, such officer has to challenge the rejection in the Armed Forces Tribunal and not directly before the Supreme Court under Article 32, submitted the Centre before the top court on Monday. A vacation …

SC Asks Centre to Apprise it About Status of Women Army Officers Regarding Permanent Commission
4 years, 3 months 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 …

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