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

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

Live Law  

Once an application seeking permanent commission has been duly considered on merit as per the verdict in the Annie Nagaraja case and has been rejected after that, such officer has to challenge the rejection in the Armed Forces Tribunal and not directly before the Supreme Court under Article 32, submitted the Centre before the top court on Monday. A vacation bench headed by Justice Indira Banerjee had on December 30 last year stayed the impending release of 10 women short service commission officers on December 31 from Indian Navy, post the denial of PC to them. Shibu Devasia and others, a male naval SSC officers who have been denied PC and on which notice was issued on November 16, 2020. ", he pressed Senior Advocate C. U. Singh, for the male naval officers, advanced that after the Court had issued notice on the plea on November 16, on December 18 it was notified that pursuant to the March 17, 2020 judgment, the selection process for granting PC to SSC officers has been completed.

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Live Law  

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

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

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

India Today  

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

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

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

India Today  

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

SC pulls up Centre on ignoring service profile of women PC officers in army
1 year, 11 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 …

Supreme Court Questions Army Over Holding Special Selection Boards Only For Male Officers' Promotion & Not For Women
2 years, 4 months ago

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

Live Law  

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

Supreme Court Directs Grant Of Permanent Commission To 39 Women Army Officers
3 years, 5 months ago

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

Live Law  

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

In major win, 39 women officers to get permanent commission, SC asks for details on others
3 years, 5 months ago

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

India Today  

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

Permanent Commission: Supreme Court Asks Centre To Specify Grounds For Rejecting The Claim Of 72 Women Army Officers
3 years, 5 months ago

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

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday directed that there shall be no immediate release until the next date of hearing of the women officers of the Indian army who have moved the Court claiming that they have been denied Permanent Commission in violation of the March judgment of the Court. On Friday, it was the contention of the petitioners, represented by …

Permanent Commission- Recourse to Article 32 Worrying Us: Supreme Court Relegates Individual Grievances To Armed Forces Tribunal
3 years, 7 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 …

Permanent Commission for women Army officers: Supreme Court pulls up government for flawed process, says “superficial” equality against Constitution
4 years 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 …

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

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

News 18  

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

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

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

Live Law  

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

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

But where to draw the line: SC refuses plea for Permanent Commission of women Army officers after cut-off date
4 years, 6 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 …

SC Restrains Centre from Discharging SSC Women Navy Officers Ending Their Claim for PC
4 years, 7 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 …

Women SSC Officers Of Navy Not To Be Discharged Pending Consideration Of Their Requests For Grant Of Permanent Commission : SC [Read Order]
4 years, 7 months ago

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

Live Law  

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

Women officers can now get permanent commission in Indian Army
4 years, 8 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 allows permanent commission for women in Navy
5 years 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]
5 years 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 …

Navy women officers petition Supreme Court
5 years ago

Navy women officers petition Supreme Court

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Women officers seeking permanent commission in the Indian Navy have submitted before the Supreme Court that their plea is aimed at women getting equal opportunity in nation-building roles and not for beneficial measures. The apex court is in the final stages of delivering judgment on the petition of women officers seeking permanent Commission in the Indian Navy retrospectively. …

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

SC Supports Permanent Commission Of Woman Pilot [Read Order]
8 years, 3 months ago

SC Supports Permanent Commission Of Woman Pilot [Read Order]

Live Law  

Wing Commander Sandeep Kaur has every reason to be optimistic as the Supreme Court has supported her in her fight for permanent commission in the Force.Rejecting the Centre’s contention that she has no entitlement for a commission, a bench headed by Chief Justice TS Thakur inspired the court room with the profound remark: “Let her fly. Wing Commander Sandeep Kaur …

Slamming Gender Discrimination, SC moots permanent Commission for women Navy officers of all branches [Read Order]
9 years, 4 months ago

Slamming Gender Discrimination, SC moots permanent Commission for women Navy officers of all branches [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has slammed the Indian Navy for gender discrimination, unreasonable classification and strongly favoured permanent commission for women officers in all wings after they complete their short service commission.Navy’s September 26, 2008 rule offered permanent commission to women officers who joined after the date but only in education, law and naval architecture. The Supreme Court has slammed the …

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