Open AccessSecretary, Ministry of Defence v. Babita Puniya; (2020) 7 SCC 469
Author(s) -
Muskaan Dalal
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
legal research development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-3870
DOI - 10.53724/lrd/v6n3.07
Subject(s) - commission , christian ministry , political science , law , gender equality , inequality , sociology , gender studies , mathematical analysis , mathematics
The research article titled “Permanent Commission and Gender Equality- a Step Forward” is a case commentary on the case of Secretary, Ministry of Defence v. Babita Puniya; (2020) 7 SCC 469 which is a recent judgment granting Permanent Commission to the women officers in the Indian Armed Forces. The article provides a background of the case which basically involves the discussion about the main issue i.e., permanent commission and why it is important for the women officers and how the non-granting of the same led to gender inequality. Then, it moves onto the main facts, issues and judgment of the case in brief along with a detailed analysis of the opinions of the judges and how it is a landmark and a progressive judgment in terms of gender equality. The conclusion provides the suggestions and the author’s take on the issue.