Can sail with same efficiency as male officers: SC grants permanent commission for women in Navy
4 years, 9 months ago

Can sail with same efficiency as male officers: SC grants permanent commission for women in Navy

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted a permanent commission to women officers in Navy as it passed its judgement on Tuesday saying women can sail with the same efficiency as male officers and there should be no discrimination. A bench headed by Justice DY Chandrachud said denying permanent commission to women officers who have served the nation would result in serious miscarriage of justice. It said there cannot be gender discrimination in granting permanent commission to women officers in the Navy after the statutory bar was lifted by the Centre to allow entry of women. "Once the statutory bar was lifted to allow entry of women officers then male and female officers are to be treated equally in granting permanent commission," the court said. ALSO READ | Supreme Court grants Permanent Commission for Women Officers in Indian Army

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Supreme Court Grants Permanent Commission to Woman Army Officer Who Was Denied Benefits Given To Similarly Situated Others
1 month 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
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Argument Of 'Functional Difference' Can't Work In 2024 To Deny Women Permanent Commission In Coast Guard: Supreme Court Tells Union
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

"Why Are You Being So Patriarchal?" : Supreme Court Asks Centre Over Denial Of Permanent Commission To Woman Coast Guard Officer
10 months, 3 weeks 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
10 months, 3 weeks 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
11 months 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, 1 month 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 …

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 Officers Appointed on Board Major Warships: Navy Chief
3 years, 1 month ago

Women Officers Appointed on Board Major Warships: Navy Chief

News 18  

Women officers have been appointed on board major warships of the Indian Navy, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Friday. Officials said around 28 women officers have been deployed so far in 15 major warships of the Indian Navy and the number is going to go up soon. Addressing a press conference ahead of Navy Day, …

39 women Army officers get Permanent Commission
3 years, 2 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, 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 …

'No Gender Discrimination': Delhi High Court Refuses To Pass Interim Order Granting Permanent Commission To Woman Naval Officer
3 years, 5 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, 6 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 …

The Hindu Explains | Why has the Supreme Court issued fresh directions on process of evaluation for permanent commission for women in Army?
3 years, 9 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, 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 …

Medical Fitness Criteria for Women to Get Permanent Commission Irrational and Arbitrary, SC Rules
3 years, 9 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, 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 …

SC to Hear Women's Petition for Permanent Commission in Army, Navy Today
3 years, 10 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, 10 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, 1 month 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 …

Supreme Court Stays Release Order Issued By Navy To Woman Officer Without Considering Claim For Permanent Commission
4 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Stays Release Order Issued By Navy To Woman Officer Without Considering Claim For Permanent Commission

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the order of release issued by the Indian Navy to a woman officer without considering her claim for permanent commission.The lady officer, Lt Cdr Harmeet Kaur, approached the Supreme Court saying that her case was covered by the 'Lt Cdr Annie Nagaraja' judgment of March 2020 whereby the Navy was directed to grant permanent …

SC extends grant of PC for women officers in Navy till Dec 31
4 years, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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 …

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

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

Indian Army starts process of granting permanent commission to women officers
4 years, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 6 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 …

Women Entitled To Level Playing Field To Overcome Their Histories Of Discrimination, Says SC [Read Judgment]
4 years, 9 months ago

Women Entitled To Level Playing Field To Overcome Their Histories Of Discrimination, Says SC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

In its judgment directing the Indian Navy to grant Permanent Commission for Serving Women SSC Officers, the Supreme Court reiterated its observations against gender stereotypes. Justice Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, who authored the judgment for the bench, also comprising of Justice Ajay Rastogi, observed that the women should get a level playing field which will give them an opportunity. Justice Dhananjaya …

Supreme court grants permanent commission of women in Navy
4 years, 9 months ago

Supreme court grants permanent commission of women in Navy

Op India  

In a progressive development, the Supreme Court on Tuesday paved the way for the Grant of Permanent Commission for women officers in the Indian Navy. The Bench headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud upheld the Delhi High Court order of granting permanent commission to women officers and rejected the Union government’s plea referring to the physiological limitations of women officers …

SC rules in favour of permanent commission for women officers in Navy
4 years, 9 months ago

SC rules in favour of permanent commission for women officers in Navy

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled in favour of permanent commission to female officers in the Indian Navy and asked the government to treat men and women equally in the armed forces. The division bench also rejected the Centre’s stand that sea sailing duties cannot be granted to Short Service Commission women officers in the Navy because its Russian vessels …

SC allows permanent commission for women in Navy
4 years, 9 months ago

SC allows permanent commission for women in Navy

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the right of serving Short Service Commission women officers of the Navy to be granted permanent commission on a par with their male counterparts. In a slew of directions, the court quashed the stipulation in the policy letter of September 26, 2008, making permanent commission for women prospective and restricting its application to specified …

SC Directs Navy To Grant Permanent Commission For Serving Women SSC Officers [Read Judgment]
4 years, 9 months ago

SC Directs Navy To Grant Permanent Commission For Serving Women SSC Officers [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

In a land mark verdict on gender equality, the Supreme Court on Tuesday held that serving women Short Service Commission Officers in Indian Navy were entitled to Permanent Commission at par with their male counterparts.A division bench comprising Justices D Y Chandrachud and Ajay Rastogi pronounced the verdict in the case Union of India vs Ld Cdr Annie Nagaraja and …

'Denial Of Permanent Commission For Women In Navy Based On Age Old Gender Stereotypes' : Lady Officers Tell SC [Read Written Submissions]
4 years, 10 months ago

'Denial Of Permanent Commission For Women In Navy Based On Age Old Gender Stereotypes' : Lady Officers Tell SC [Read Written Submissions]

Live Law  

A Supreme Court Bench comprising of Justices DY Chandrachud and Ajay Rastogi has concluded the hearing regarding the plea of women officers of the Indian Navy to serve as Permanent Commission Officers. "The flimsy and farcical grounds raised by the Union of India in restricting the policy for grant of Permanent Commission to Women Officers of the Indian Navy prospectively, …

Supreme Court puts Army women in command positions
4 years, 10 months 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, …

SC verdict on permanent commission to women officers: A blow to stereotypical mindset, says lawyer
4 years, 10 months ago

SC verdict on permanent commission to women officers: A blow to stereotypical mindset, says lawyer

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court verdict on Monday granting permanent commission and command positions for women officers is a watershed moment and success “against stereotypical mindset and attitude,” said Aishwarya Bhati, senior advocate and a counsel representing the officers. “Women have been in the Army since 1992, so to deny PC to existing officers and command positions to all of them betrays …

'Absolute exclusion of women from command in Army is illegal': Supreme Court dismisses Centre appeals against Delhi HC verdict
4 years, 10 months ago

'Absolute exclusion of women from command in Army is illegal': Supreme Court dismisses Centre appeals against Delhi HC verdict

Firstpost  

Absolute exclusion of women from command appointments in the Indian Army is against Article 14 and unjustified, the Supreme Court said in a judgment on Monday, calling denying permanent commission based on years of service “a travesty of justice”. The judgment had held that Short Service Commissioned women officers of the Air Force and the Army, who had applied for …

Supreme Court upholds permanent commission for women in the Army
4 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court upholds permanent commission for women in the Army

Op India  

The Supreme Court has ordered the centre to ensure that women officers are given a permanent commission in the Army. BREAKING: Supreme Court rules women officers must be given permanent commission in Army. The apex court, in its verdict, has stated that the centre’s objections, in this case, mentioning ‘physiological limitations’, and ‘social norms’ to deny an opportunity to women …

Women Army officers eligible for permanent commission, rules SC
4 years, 10 months 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 …

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