Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:04am on 24 Mar 2026,Tuesday India
The Supreme Court has ruled that women Short Service Commission (SSC) officers are entitled to Permanent Commission in the armed forces. It said the earlier denial was due to “systemic discrimination”. The court struck down the cap of 250 women officers per year, calling it arbitrary. It also found flaws in the evaluation system, especially in Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs). “The denial of Permanent Commission to women SSCOs was a result of discrimination,” the bench said. The court directed a review of assessment methods. It also said affected women officers will be treated as having completed 20 years of service for retiral benefits. (PC: India Today)
