The Centre assured the Supreme Court that women SSC Army officers face no bias in permanent commission, with all policies applied fairly. Women officers, however, argued that despite serving in Galwan, Balakot, and Operation Sindoor, they were overlooked.
The Supreme Court sharply questioned the Army over arbitrary criteria, asking, “How can there be two criteria based on gender?” The bench criticized the unfair evaluation of women SSC officers compared to their male counterparts for permanent commission.
Today, On 6th August, The Supreme Court started hearing petitions by women Army officers from the Short Service Commission, alleging discrimination in denial of permanent commission. Similar petitions from the Navy and Air Force will be heard next.
Today, On 9th May, The Supreme Court urged the Centre not to release SSC women Army officers challenging denial of permanent commission. It said, “In the prevailing situation, let’s not bring their morale down,” stressing support for women in uniform.
