In a significant judicial intervention, the Supreme Court on Friday urged the government not to discharge Short Service Commission women officers from the Army who are seeking permanent commission. The court highlighted the necessity to maintain their morale amid current circumstances.
A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh postponed the hearing of a batch of pleas filed by 69 Army officers to August, instructing that these officers not be released until then. Justice Surya Kant emphasized the important roles these brilliant officers can serve away from courtroom battles.
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While representing the Centre, Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati argued against postponement, citing an administrative policy focused on a younger armed forces demographic. The court’s previous 2020 verdict allowed permanent commission and dismissed gender-based exclusions in army roles.
(With inputs from agencies.)
