The case is of 3 naval officers who were part of the original case of 2020 in the Supreme Court. Seven others who were part of the initial proceedings have been given Permanent Commission. These three naval commanders are pushing that they also be given the same treatment.
After the landmark judgment of Babita Puniya pronounced on February 17, 2020, wherein the Apex Court gave directions to consider women officers for grant of permanent commission
The Supreme Court on Wednesday decided to hear a plea filed seeking Permanent Commission for women officers in the Navy, who are due to retire on December 31, 2020.
The Supreme Court today dismissed a plea by women army officers who completed their 14 years of service after the applicable cut-off date for applying for permanent commission.