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 the constitutional guarantee and also contrary to their demonstrable impeccable service record for the last 27-28 years,” Ms. Bhati said. Terming it an important milestone in the evolution of women in the armed forces, Ms. Bhati said one interesting observation by the apex court was “they junked the argument of domestic duties, motherhood, biological requirements of women and will ensure greater gender justice and gender dignity in all walks of life”. Women are already performing combat roles in the IAF, Ms. Bhati said and added this verdict “will ensure greater roles commensurate with their individual merit and aptitude”.

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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 …

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 …

"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 …

SC pulls up Centre on ignoring service profile of women PC officers in army
1 year, 9 months ago

SC pulls up Centre on ignoring service profile of women PC officers in army

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday warned of contempt action against the Centre for ignoring the overall service profile while considering the promotion prospects of women short service commission officers granted a permanent commission by the Court’s order. Supreme Court of India Dealing with contempt petitions filed by several women officers who objected to the Army Special Selection Board freezing considering …

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

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

India Today  

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

Supreme Court Questions Army Over Holding Special Selection Boards Only For Male Officers' Promotion & Not For Women
2 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Questions Army Over Holding Special Selection Boards Only For Male Officers' Promotion & Not For Women

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Indian Army why it is not holding special selection board for the promotion of women officers in pursuance of the judgments upholding their entitlement for permanent commission, while holding such selection boards for male officers.Senior Advocate V Mohana submitted that Women Short Service Commission Officers are not able to reap the benefits of …

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 …

Permanent Commission: Supreme Court Asks Centre To Specify Grounds For Rejecting The Claim Of 72 Women Army Officers
3 years, 3 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 …

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 …

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 …

'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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

'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 …

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 …

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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