The Centre assured the Supreme Court that cadets discharged due to training disabilities will now get ECHS medical benefits without subscription fees. The court also called for better insurance and higher ex gratia payments.
The Delhi High Court has summoned responses from the Defence Ministry over the rejection of a Rs 12,000 crore bid by BSS Materiel Limited to supply Close Quarter Battle Carbines to the Armed forces. The petition highlights procedural and transparency issues, seeking judicial intervention to rectify discrepancies and ensure a fair evaluation process.
The Allahabad High Court initiated a suo motu PIL to investigate encroachment allegations on Indian Army land in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The Court emphasized the importance of protecting defense land and scheduled the next hearing after three weeks to allow all parties to present their arguments. The Ministry of Defence is expected to respond to the allegations.
The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Indian Coast Guard and the Ministry of Defence in response to a plea by Priyanka Tyagi, a short-service commission officer, who has been denied a Permanent Commission despite her commendable 14-year service record. The case has the potential to set a precedent for the treatment of women officers in the military, shedding light on the broader issue of gender discrimination and the need for systemic changes.
