Should women be given command posts in the Army?
4 years, 11 months ago

Should women be given command posts in the Army?

The Hindu  

Last week, in response to an ongoing hearing in the Supreme Court on permanent commission for women officers, the government cited “physical” and “physiological limitations” in granting command positions to women officers in the Indian Army. Lt Gen Hasnain: Till September 2019, permanent commission for women was restricted to only two departments: the Army Education Corps and the Judge Advocate General’s branch. Now, women’s careers can be furthered only if they get what are called command assignments or criteria appointments. For example, there can be appointments in the Army Education Corps and the Judge Advocate General’s branch or such things where you have a certain responsibility, but you are not directly commanding troops.

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A degree of stand-off with China prevails along Line of Actual Control: Army chief
1 day, 18 hours ago

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

The Hindu  

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

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

Is the Indian Army Ready for Women in Leadership Roles?

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

Letter on women COs shows how some Army officers are stuck in a time warp
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Letter on women COs shows how some Army officers are stuck in a time warp

Times of India  

Earlier this week, the media exploded with the contents of a demi-official letter written by a general officer commanding of a corps of the Indian Army to his superior on the subject of women officers. The good general stated that eight women commanding officers were serving under his command and an “in-house” study had been carried out on their performance …

How a Corps commander’s concerns could foster a more inclusive Indian Army
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How a Corps commander’s concerns could foster a more inclusive Indian Army

Firstpost  

While a Corps Commander’s concerns about women officers highlight current challenges, they also present an opportunity to strengthen inclusivity and leadership within the Indian Army Vice Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani presents Officers Training Academy gold medal to BUO Simran Singh Rathi during the 'Passing out Parade' of cadets at OTA, in Chennai on September 7, …

Do women commanders in army face training gap? Leaked letter sparks debate
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Do women commanders in army face training gap? Leaked letter sparks debate

India Today  

A leaked letter by a senior Indian Army officer to his superior has sparked an intense debate over the challenges women officers face in commanding roles. The five-page letter, dated October 1, 2024, on “command by women officers” cites an “in-house review” by the army’s Panagarh-based 17 Mountain Strike Corps. An Indian Army officer termed the so-called challenges involving women …

‘Lack of empathy, entitlement’: Why review of women officers in Indian Army has raised eyebrows
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Lack of empathy, entitlement’: Why review of women officers in Indian Army has raised eyebrows

Firstpost  

In a five-page letter, Lt General Rajeev Puri has voiced his concerns about the performance of women commanding officers in the Indian Army. According to Lt General Rajeev Puri, the outgoing Corps Commander of the 17 Corps, women commanding officers’ had various leadership shortcomings, including poor “interpersonal relations”, an “exaggerated tendency to complain” and a “lack of empathy” for officers …

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

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

India Today  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

The Independent  

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

SC dismisses women Army officers contempt plea over ‘discrimination in promotion’
8 months, 1 week ago

SC dismisses women Army officers contempt plea over ‘discrimination in promotion’

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a contempt petition filed by 30 women Army officers, who said that a special selection board that considered their promotion in January violated the court’s November 2023 order requiring them to be considered independent of those empaneled for promotion in January that year. “That perception is wrong.” Col Sarika Pendalwar, the Army’s legal officer …

Rajnath approves maternity, childcare leave for women soldiers, sailors, air warriors on par with officer counterparts
1 year, 2 months ago

Rajnath approves maternity, childcare leave for women soldiers, sailors, air warriors on par with officer counterparts

The Hindu  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal to grant maternity, child care and child adoption leave to women soldiers, sailors and air warriors on par with their officer counterparts. “Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal for extension of the rules for maternity, child care and child adoption leave for women soldiers, sailors and air warriors in the …

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 …

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

Territorial Army’s women officers get LoC duty nod

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

India TV News  

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

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

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

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

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

India TV News  

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

India's Iron Ladies: 5 Women Warriors from The Army Share Their Inspiring Tales
1 year, 10 months ago

India's Iron Ladies: 5 Women Warriors from The Army Share Their Inspiring Tales

News 18  

They have accomplished the unthinkable and shattered the glass ceiling beyond recognition while answering the country’s call of duty. Major Abhilasha Barak, Army’s First Woman Combat Aviator Major Barak, being posted in the most complex region of the world with conflict of decades…what is the experience like? Capt Shiva Chouhan, First Woman Officer Deployed in Siachen Tell us about your …

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

Women trailblazers hail army for opening new frontiers

Hindustan Times  

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

Around 50 women officers set to head army units in forward areas
1 year, 10 months ago

Around 50 women officers set to head army units in forward areas

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Army has begun assigning women officers to command roles for the first time, outside the medical stream, and around 50 of them are set to head units in operational areas, including forward locations, in the operationally critical Northern and Eastern Commands that are responsible for guarding India’s borders with China, officials familiar with the development said on Tuesday. …

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

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

India Today  

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

After Supreme Court's Cautioning, Indian Army Agrees To Have SSB For Promotion Of Women Army Officers
2 years, 1 month ago

After Supreme Court's Cautioning, Indian Army Agrees To Have SSB For Promotion Of Women Army Officers

Live Law  

On 13 December, the Indian Army informed the Supreme Court of India that special selection board for the women officers in the Army will be commencing from 9 January 2023, when cases of approximately 246 women officers will be heard. The information was provided to a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha by the Army responding …

A watershed moment for women in the navy
2 years, 1 month ago

A watershed moment for women in the navy

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Navy has allowed women to enrol in all of its wings and said women officers could volunteer for the elite marine commando forces. The inclusion of women in the armed forces has been a remarkable, if laborious, journey spanning 30 years from 1992 — when the first trickle of women officers in auxiliary services began. It has taken …

Not fair to women officers, says SC over delays of promotion in Army
2 years, 1 month ago

Not fair to women officers, says SC over delays of promotion in Army

India Today  

A Supreme Court bench on Friday directed Army authorities to halt giving placements to the male officers who were granted promotion in October until the issue of promotion of women officers has been cleared. This comes after 34 women officers of various arms of the Indian Army approached the apex court claiming that women officers are not being considered for …

Women in our Armed Forces: A Story of Tokenism and Half-Baked Decisions
3 years, 2 months ago

Women in our Armed Forces: A Story of Tokenism and Half-Baked Decisions

The Quint  

The recent Supreme Court order forcing our government’s hand in opening the doors of the National Defence Academy to women candidates has left me with mixed feelings. I am in support of giving full opportunity to women to participate in and shoulder the responsibility for the defence of their country on an ‘equal footing’ with men, and to that extent, …

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

Induction of women in NDA first step towards gender equality in armed forces, says Army chief

Firstpost  

General Naravane said induction of women will empower them and at least 40 years later, they will be in the same position where he currently stands Pune: Chief of Army Staff General M M Naravane on Friday said as the National Defence Academy opens its doors for women cadets, it is expected that they are welcomed with the same sense …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Indian Army promotes five women officers in three key corps to time-scale Colonel rank after 26 years of ‘reckonable service’
3 years, 4 months ago

Indian Army promotes five women officers in three key corps to time-scale Colonel rank after 26 years of ‘reckonable service’

The Hindu  

In yet another victory in the quest for equal opportunities for women in the Indian Army, a Services Selection Board of the Army has cleared the way for the time-scale promotion of five women officers to full Colonel rank in three key corps. Previously, promotion to the rank of Colonel was only applicable for women officers in the Army Medical …

Indian Army gets its first batch of 83 women soldiers, in the Corps of Military Police
3 years, 8 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 …

'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 …

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 …

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

Victory in a long battle for equal opportunities
4 years, 4 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 …

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 …

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 …

A force to reckon with
4 years, 9 months ago

A force to reckon with

Deccan Chronicle  

When 26-year-old Captain Tania Shergill led an all-men marching contingent of the Corps of Signals at the Republic Day parade this year, the nation collectively hailed her as a symbol of ‘Nari Shakti’. There are roles in services and combat support arms like Signals, Army Air Defence, and Engineers where women officers are performing commendably,” says Col Amardeep Singh, Sena …

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 …

Women officers in the Indian Army: A bastion breached
4 years, 10 months ago

Women officers in the Indian Army: A bastion breached

The Hindu  

“The right to equality is a right to rationality,” observed a two-judge bench of the Supreme Court on February 17 while ruling on the appointment of women officers in permanent commissions of the Indian Army and in command positions. On the 2003 petition, the Delhi High Court ruled in March 2010 that women officers were entitled to permanent commissions on …

A soldier’s ‘eve-olution’
4 years, 10 months ago

A soldier’s ‘eve-olution’

Deccan Chronicle  

The Supreme Court’s judgment making women officers from the short service commission eligible for permanent commission and holding of command in non-combat heralds a new era in gender equality in the male-dominated Indian Army. These postings usually went to male officers and COs would also give more marks to male officers compared to women officers thinking that men will need …

Gender bias in the Army: \'Pretty commanders\' and a mindset of ‘just prudence’
4 years, 10 months ago

Gender bias in the Army: \'Pretty commanders\' and a mindset of ‘just prudence’

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: February 19, two days after the Supreme Court ordered the Indian Army to uphold the Constitution and its guarantee of equal opportunity by not just implementing the Delhi High Court’s 10- year-old order to grant permanent commission to women officers, but to also giving them promotions and perks at par with men, senior advocate Aishwarya Bhati, who had …

Women In Army : How SC Rejected Centre's Arguments Based On 'Sex Stereotypes'?
4 years, 10 months ago

Women In Army : How SC Rejected Centre's Arguments Based On 'Sex Stereotypes'?

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has delivered a landmark verdict holding that Women Short Service Commission Officers in the Indian Army are entitled to Permanent Commission at par with their male counterparts, regardless of their years of service. The Apex Court also held that confining women officers to only "staff appointments" by denying them command assignments is a violation of equality principle. …

Notion That Women Are 'Weaker Sex' Constitutionally Flawed: SC Calls For Change In Mindset [Read Judgment]
4 years, 10 months ago

Notion That Women Are 'Weaker Sex' Constitutionally Flawed: SC Calls For Change In Mindset [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The notions that women are the "weaker" sex and may not undertake tasks that are "too arduous‟ for them, are constitutionally flawed, observed the Supreme Court, in its judgment which held that the absolute exclusion of women from Command Appointments In Army is Illegal. The bench comprising Justice Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud and Justice Ajay Rastogi observed that to cast aspersion …

Supreme Court grants Permanent Commission for Women Officers in Indian Army
4 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court grants Permanent Commission for Women Officers in Indian Army

India TV News  

Supreme Court of India Monday upheld the Delhi High Court judgment that granted women officers in Army a Permanent Commission like their male counterparts. In a judgment that breaks a glass ceiling as far as gender equality in the Indian Army is concerned, the Supreme Court ruled that exclusion of women from command posting goes against the principles of equal …

Supreme Court clears permanent commission, command roles for women officers in Indian Army
4 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court clears permanent commission, command roles for women officers in Indian Army

India Today  

In a historic judgment, the Supreme Court has ordered the Centre to ensure that women officers are given permanent commission in the Army, while adding that the officers will be now eligible for command posting. The Supreme Court also directed the Centre to grant permanent commission within three months to all women officers in Army who opt for it. Rejecting …

'Denial Of Command Appointments To Women In Army A Retrogade Step Affecting Their Dignity & Bravery', Lady Officers In SC [Read Written Submissions]
4 years, 11 months ago

'Denial Of Command Appointments To Women In Army A Retrogade Step Affecting Their Dignity & Bravery', Lady Officers In SC [Read Written Submissions]

Live Law  

The reasons cited by the Central Government for not giving command appointments to women in Indian Army have been criticized as 'highly regressive' in the written submissions filed by women officers in the Supreme Court. "It is highly submitted that the justification/reasons stated in the Note handed over on behalf of the Union of India with regard to denying Women …

Denial of command assignment retrograde step: Women officers
4 years, 11 months ago

Denial of command assignment retrograde step: Women officers

India TV News  

Women officers have proven their mettle and courage under fire for nearly three decades, and there has never been an occasion of soldiers/men having refused or accepted the command of women, said the women officers in their written submission citing the Centre for delay in bringing the policy for grant of permanent commission to women officers. The Centre had informed …

Implement it, observes SC after govt says women should go far ahead of men
4 years, 11 months ago

Implement it, observes SC after govt says women should go far ahead of men

The Hindu  

Women should not just strive to equal men but go far ahead of them, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the Supreme Court on Wednesday. The Bench said a will and a change of mindset on the part of the government would definitely see women officers rise to command posts in the Army. It said the “physiological limitations” of women officers, …

Physical Limitations, Mentality Of Male Troops Etc., Reasons To Deny Command Appointments To Women In Army : Centre Tells SC [Read Notes]
4 years, 11 months ago

Physical Limitations, Mentality Of Male Troops Etc., Reasons To Deny Command Appointments To Women In Army : Centre Tells SC [Read Notes]

Live Law  

Arguing against giving command appointments to women in army, the Centre has told the Supreme Court that women may not be able to meet the challenges and hazards of military service due to their "physiological limitations" and domestic obligations.The Centre has also talked about the possible unwillingness of male troops, predominantly drawn from rural backgrounds, to accept a women in …

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