The Supreme Court has stayed the Calcutta High Court’s direction to scrap and recast the JEEMAS (PG) 2024 merit list, bringing relief to thousands of medical aspirants. The matter will be heard again after four weeks.
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.