The judgment in Babita Puniya v. Union of India upheld the right of women officers in the Indian Army to be granted Permanent Commission (PC) and command roles—rights that had long been denied under the pretext of “physiological limitations” and “operational difficulties.” NEW DELHI: In 2020, a two-judge bench of the Hon’ble Supreme Court passed […]
Today (15th April): The Supreme Court of India has allowed women officers in the Indian Army to legally challenge a newly introduced promotion policy, specifically the mandatory two-year higher course requirement which they argue hampers their career progression. This decision provides a formal legal avenue for addressing grievances against the new policy, advancing gender equality within the Army.