Supreme Court Slams Centre: Why Can Women Fly Rafale but Not Join Army Legal Branch?

The Supreme Court of India has expressed concerns over gender bias in the Army’s JAG recruitment, highlighting the insufficient vacancies for women despite their higher merit. Justices questioned the rationale behind the 50:50 selection ratio and the government’s gender-neutral claims while directing necessary actions for women officers’ inclusion in training.

Women Army Officers| “In the Prevailing Situation, Let’s Not Bring Their Morale Down”: Supreme Court

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.