Good news for women in Navy: SC grants permission for permanent commission

The apex court was of the view that men and women should be treated equally

In a major verdict, the Supreme Court Tuesday paved the way for granting permanent commission to women officers in Indian Navy, saying a level playing field ensures that women have the opportunity to overcome "histories of discrimination".

The battle for gender equality is about confronting the battles of the mind and history is replete with examples where women have been denied their just entitlements under law and the right to fair and equal treatment in the workplace, the top court said.

The verdict comes exactly a month after the top court had opened the doors for similarly-placed women officers in the Army.

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