The Supreme Court on Monday said that the permanent commission will apply to all women officers in the Army in service, irrespective of their years of service. The apex court was hearing Centre’s appeal challenging the Delhi High Court’s ruling in 2010 for granting permanent commission to women officers in Army.

Centre’s appeal challenging the Delhi High Court’s ruling in 2010, for granting permanent commission to women officers in Army: Supreme Court says that the permanent commission will apply to all women officers in the Army in service, irrespective of their service.

J. DY Chandrachud directs Centre to give permanent commission to women officers in all branches of army except combat. SC says Centre’arguments of women are physiologically weak are based on a deeply entrenched stereotype: men are dominant & women are caretakers.