Such equality in armed forces will have a cascading effect and will set the tempo for society to follow suit and promote gender equality and eliminate patriarchy, she said.
In this context, she chose to highlight the recent Supreme Court judgment that opened doors for permanent commission of women in armed forces.
“This decision of offering women permanent commission has opened up a whole new world of opportunities for young and aspiring women who are actively considering the option of pursuing a career in the armed forces. Now, they have an assurance that their careers need not be curtailed midstream but could blossom into a permanent commission, if they meet the benchmark,” Justice Kohli said.
The Indian armed forces is showcased as a profession that welcomes diversity and recognizes the contributions of all its members, regardless of their gender, she stated
“This great leap towards equality in the armed forces, will have a cascading effect. It sets a tempo for the society to promote gender equality and eliminates patriarchal attitude towards women,“ she said.
She was speaking at a seminar on the topic ‘Evolution and Future of Military Jurisprudence – An Indian Army Perspective’, organised by the Institute of Military Law at Manekshaw Auditorium in New Delhi.
Source: Barandbench
