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.
New Delhi: On Monday (8th April): The Supreme Court questioned the Central Government’s resistance to granting permanent commission to women officers in the Indian Coast Guard, emphasizing the need for gender equality in all branches of the armed forces. The Court criticized the Coast Guard for not complying with directives and emphasized women’s capability to serve in defense roles, advocating for equal opportunities.
Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, criticized the limited representation of women in Bar Councils and Associations, describing it as an entrenched “old boys club”. He called for a more supportive environment for women to participate and succeed in elections, stressing the shared responsibility of all stakeholders and encouraging women advocates to contest elections and take on positions of responsibility.
The Solicitor General Tushar Mehta criticized the approach of viewing women as mere statistics in the quest for gender equality. Mehta voiced his concerns against the mere numerical increase of women in legal positions, emphasizing the importance of merit over tokenism. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta voiced his concerns against the mere numerical increase of women […]
