SC Refuses to Monitor Claims of Women Officers Seeking PC

The Supreme Court in a recent order refused to monitor claims of women short service commission (SSC) officers denied permanent commission in the defence forces, directing them to approach the Armed Forces Tribunal where such matters requiring an "in-depth consideration" can be effectively considered.

- Abraham Thomas

NEW DELHI:

Directing a batch of women Indian Navy SSC officers to pursue their remedies before the tribunal, a bench headed by Justice Surya Kant further directed the tribunal to accord an out-of-turn hearing to the lady officers, considering their two-decade-long fight for parity with their male counterparts.