Why is it in the news?
The Supreme Court flagged gender bias in promotions and evaluation.
Reaffirmed rights of women officers in armed forces.
Category: Polity
Important Points:
● Court highlighted bias in Annual Confidential Reports
● Women received lower grading due to career assumptions
● Denial of opportunities affected career progression
● Permanent Commission ensured under constitutional rights
● Violates Articles 14, 15 and 16 if discrimination persists
● Women entered forces through nursing and medical services
● Non-medical roles opened in 1992 under WSES
● Permanent Commission expanded after 2020 judgment
● Women now serve in multiple roles including fighter pilots