Wing Commander Niketa Pandey of the IAF, known for her role in Operation Sindoor, received Supreme Court support to stay in service while seeking permanent commission rights for women officers. The court flagged systemic gender inequalities in opportunities, pushing for updated policies to improve the career prospects of women in the armed forces.
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The Supreme Court has restructured its Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee, appointing Justice B.V. Nagarathna as chairperson. The 11-member panel includes notable advocates and representatives tasked with addressing gender discrimination and related issues, following the retirement of Justice Hima Kohli. Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud initiated this reconstitution.
The Supreme Court of India on Thursday (19th Dec) expressed serious concerns over Delhi’s solid waste crisis, urging the Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation to submit a detailed affidavit outlining waste management compliance and fire prevention measures at illegal dumping sites. The Court highlighted the urgent need for corrective actions due to rising untreated waste levels.
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, reserved its verdict on (22nd October) on pleas challenging the Allahabad High Court’s ruling that deemed the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Act unconstitutional. The court emphasized India’s diverse religious education and addressed the necessity of regulating madrasas while supporting their integration into mainstream education.
