In a landmark judgment stregthening gender equality in the armed forces, the Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that women Short Service Commission (SSC) officers are entitled to Permanent Commission, exercising its special powers to ensure justice.
The court highlighted systemic discrimination, noting that women officers were evaluated under a flawed and biased framework, including arbitrary limits and unfair assessment methods. It issued broad directions to correct past injustices and to guarantee equal opportunities in the future.
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