The Supreme Court of India has expressed concerns over gender bias in the Army’s JAG recruitment, highlighting the insufficient vacancies for women despite their higher merit. Justices questioned the rationale behind the 50:50 selection ratio and the government’s gender-neutral claims while directing necessary actions for women officers’ inclusion in training.
Today(on 26th April), The Delhi High Court has directed the Defence Ministry to decide the plea for women’s inclusion in the Armed Forces through CDS exam within 8 weeks. The plea was submitted by Advocate Kush Kalra and highlights the issue of gender discrimination in the recruitment process, emphasizing the urgency of ensuring equal opportunities.
