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.
Lieutenant General Rajeev Puri’s review of eight women Colonel officers raised concerns about interpersonal issues, ego, and a lack of empathy among them, despite the Army’s commitment to women officers’ induction. He advocated for “gender neutrality” and emphasized the need for improved training to address these challenges and enhance leadership effectiveness.
Today (15th April): The Supreme Court of India has allowed women officers in the Indian Army to legally challenge a newly introduced promotion policy, specifically the mandatory two-year higher course requirement which they argue hampers their career progression. This decision provides a formal legal avenue for addressing grievances against the new policy, advancing gender equality within the Army.
New Delhi: On Monday (8th April): The Supreme Court questioned the Central Government’s resistance to granting permanent commission to women officers in the Indian Coast Guard, emphasizing the need for gender equality in all branches of the armed forces. The Court criticized the Coast Guard for not complying with directives and emphasized women’s capability to serve in defense roles, advocating for equal opportunities.
The Indian Coast Guard Today expressed commitment to increasing women officers in the Supreme Court, but cited recruitment rules preventing their transition to permanent commission. The Court directed the Centre to ensure inclusivity, criticizing functional arguments against it. This emphasizes the judiciary’s push for gender equality within the armed forces, advocating fair treatment and opportunities for women.
Indian Coast Guard informed the Supreme Court that integrating more women as permanent officers presents significant challenges due to the lack of ships designed to accommodate women. The Indian Coast Guard informed the Supreme Court that integrating more women as permanent officers presents significant challenges due to the lack of ships designed to accommodate women. […]