women officers and Army

Question 1

Background

Answer 1

July 2020,Government granted Permanent Commission (PC) to women officers in the Army.

Question 2

Context

Answer 2

Supreme Court held that the Army’s selective evaluation process discriminates against and disproportionately affects women short service commission officers seeking a permanent commission.

Question 3

Court directions

Answer 3

• women officers who have applied for permanent commission should be reconsidered in a month and the decision on them should be given in two months.
• They would be considered for permanent commission subject to disciplinary and vigilance clearance. The court said physical standards should be kept at a premium during selection.
• At a premium meaning : to show that a condition is given more importance than it is actually worth.