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.
