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The Supreme Court asked the Central government to allow permanent commission to women officers in the Army.

[Edited By: Vijay]

Thursday, 25th March , 2021 01:30 pm

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Central government to allow permanent commission to women officers in the Indian Army and Indian Navy who were excluded from the same on the ground of fitness standards. In its judgment, the supreme-court noted that the fitness standards, known as Shape 1 criteria, were applicable to male officers at the time when they were granted permanent commission in the early years of service. The top court said applying the Shape 1 Fitness rule to women now would be arbitrary.

“Superficial face of equality will not be in consonance with the principles enshrined in the Constitution,” the Supreme Court said.

The Supreme Court observed that Army says medical category has been applied by taking age related factors into account. However, discrimination and exclusion are there in this application. When similarly aged male PC officers do not have to maintain SHAPE 1 Fitness now when granted PC earlier, the Court observed.

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The Supreme Court asked the Central government to allow permanent commission to women officers in the Army.

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