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

147 more women Army officers granted Permanent Commission

India Today  

Consequent to the landmark judgment of the Supreme Court, granting a Permanent Commission to women officers in the Indian Army, another 147 have been given a PC. After the apex court's judgment, a Special Number 5 Selection Board for screening women officers for grant of PC was constituted in September 2020. Again, in March 2021, the Honourable Supreme Court directed to re-consider some cases of women officers who were not granted PC initially by laying down revised parameters for the grant. All women officers granted PC would undergo special training courses and challenging military assignments which will empower them for higher leadership roles in the Indian Army.

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Permanent commission to ATC officers welcome change: Cdr Prasanna
1 week, 2 days 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 …

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

Court notice to Defence Ministry on woman officer's plea for permanent commission
10 months, 1 week 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 …

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

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. …

Indian Army: At least 108 lady officers to be promoted to full Colonel rank for command role
1 year, 11 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
1 year, 11 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 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 …

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

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

Live Law  

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

After Supreme Court Warns Of Contempt, Indian Army Undertakes To Grant Permanent Commission To Eligible Women Officers
3 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

39 women Army officers get Permanent Commission

India Today  

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

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

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

Live Law  

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

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

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

India Today  

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

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, 2 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, 2 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 …

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 …

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

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

Live Law  

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

Indian Army gets its first batch of 83 women soldiers, in the Corps of Military Police
3 years, 7 months ago

Indian Army gets its first batch of 83 women soldiers, in the Corps of Military Police

The Hindu  

Women have just shattered yet another glass ceiling in the male-dominated, 1.3 million strong, Indian armed forces. On May 8, after a low-key attestation parade held at the Corps of Military Police Centre and School’s Dronacharya Parade Ground in Bengaluru, India got its first-ever batch of 83 women jawans. Inducted into the Indian Army’s Corps of Military Police, the 83 …

The Hindu Explains | Why has the Supreme Court issued fresh directions on process of evaluation for permanent commission for women in Army?
3 years, 8 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, 8 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, 8 months ago

'Not Enough To Proudly Say Women Are Allowed To Serve Army When Their Service Conditions Tell A Different Story' : Supreme Court In Permanent Commission Case

Live Law  

Expressing anguish at the Indian Army's failure to implement the judgment allowing Permanent Commission for women officers, the Supreme Court said -"It is not enough to proudly state that women officers are allowed to serve the nation in the Armed Forces, when the true picture of their service conditions tells a different story".The judgment authored by Justice DY. Expressing anguish …

Medical Fitness Criteria for Women to Get Permanent Commission Irrational and Arbitrary, SC Rules
3 years, 8 months ago

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

News 18  

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

‘Can’t mandate perverse equality’: SC on plea over commission for women
3 years, 9 months ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

SC to Hear Women's Petition for Permanent Commission in Army, Navy Today
3 years, 9 months ago

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

News 18  

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

Permanent Commission- "How Do You Ignore Those Women Who Are Not Considered In The Past, Are Now Not Being Granted PC Citing Bodily Impairments": SC Asks Centre
3 years, 9 months ago

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

Live Law  

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

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

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

News 18  

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

SC extends grant of PC for women officers in Navy till Dec 31
4 years, 1 month ago

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

India TV News  

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

SC Gives Time Till December 31 to Centre for Granting Permanent Commission to Women Officers in Navy
4 years, 1 month ago

SC Gives Time Till December 31 to Centre for Granting Permanent Commission to Women Officers in Navy

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Thursday extended till December 31 the deadline for implementation of its judgement on grant of permanent commission to women SSC officers in Indian Navy. A bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud, Indu Malhotra and Indira Banerjee said that it is extending time till December 31 for grant of permanent commission to Short Service Commission women officers …

SC extends deadline for granting permanent commission to women officers in Navy
4 years, 1 month ago

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

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Thursday extended till December 31 the deadline for implementation of its judgement on grant of permanent commission to women SSC officers in Indian Navy. A bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud, Indu Malhotra and Indira Banerjee said that it is extending time till December 31 for grant of permanent commission to Short Service Commission women …

1,875 Women Officers Serving in IAF Out of Whom 10 are Fighter Pilots, Shripad Naik Tells Parliament
4 years, 3 months ago

1,875 Women Officers Serving in IAF Out of Whom 10 are Fighter Pilots, Shripad Naik Tells Parliament

News 18  

The strength of women officers serving in the Indian Air Force is 1,875, out of which 10 are fighter pilots and 18 are navigators, Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik said in the Parliament on Saturday. After getting approval from the Ministry of Defence, the IAF commenced a scheme for “induction of women SSC officers in fighter stream of …

'Should Do Something But Where to Draw Line?' SC Junks Plea on Benefits to Women Army Officers
4 years, 3 months ago

'Should Do Something But Where to Draw Line?' SC Junks Plea on Benefits to Women Army Officers

News 18  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Thursday refused to entertain a plea for granting benefits of Permanent Commission to women SSC officers of Army, who superannuated on completing 14-years in service after the cut-off date of February 17 fixed by the top court. The top court said that relief sought by these women officers, in substance amounts to review of its …

But where to draw the line: SC refuses plea for Permanent Commission of women Army officers after cut-off date
4 years, 3 months ago

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

India Today  

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a petition for granting benefits of Permanent Commission to women SSC officers of Army, who superannuated on completing 14-years in service after the cut-off date of February 17 fixed by the SC. Relief sought by these women officers, “in substance” amounts to review of its verdict and if it allows the plea then other …

Victory in a long battle for equal opportunities
4 years, 3 months ago

Victory in a long battle for equal opportunities

The Hindu  

This year shall be remembered as a landmark in Indian military history for years to come. The Supreme Court of India, on February 17, delivered a much-anticipated ruling that allows women to serve as permanently commissioned officers in 10 combat support arms and services of the Indian Army. This July, the government issued formal sanction offering PC to women officers …

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

Indian Army starts process of granting permanent commission to women officers

Deccan Chronicle  

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

SC Restrains Centre from Discharging SSC Women Navy Officers Ending Their Claim for PC
4 years, 4 months ago

SC Restrains Centre from Discharging SSC Women Navy Officers Ending Their Claim for PC

News 18  

The Supreme Court Tuesday restrained the Centre from discharging the Short Service Commissioner women officers in Indian Navy from service pending consideration of their claims for grant of Permanent Commission. The top court on March 17 in a major verdict paved the way for granting Permanent Commission to women officers in Indian Navy, saying a level playing field ensures that …

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

Army Starts Process to Grant Permanent Commission to Women Officers

News 18  

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

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

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

Live Law  

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

Permanent Commission for women officers fair; with army's selection standard, equal command structure is viable
4 years, 5 months ago

Permanent Commission for women officers fair; with army's selection standard, equal command structure is viable

Firstpost  

There is much debate on social media and opinion within the Army is divided. An implication of only SSC and no permanent commission for women officers was always that career opportunity was limited and women officers were ineligible for consideration for the first select rank of Colonel. It means many of the women officers awaiting the judgment and having crossed …

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

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

Firstpost  

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

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

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

Live Law  

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

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

Women officers can now get permanent commission in Indian Army

The Hindu  

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

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

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

India Today  

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

SC Grants One Month's Time To Implement The Grant of Permanent Commission and Command Posts for Eligible Women Officers in Army
4 years, 5 months ago

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

Live Law  

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

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