Delhi HC allows permanent commission for women officers in Indian Navy
September 04, 2015  16:04
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Just in: The Delhi High Court allows women officers in the Indian navy on the basis of a plea by 19 navy officers. The landmark judgment by the high court allows Permanent Commission for women officers. The HC bench  said "bias should not block women."


The Navy has been working on a policy to allow women officers on-board warships in the next few years. "The living conditions in ships are entirely different. So now, we are modifying the ships and designing them as per the conditions required for women officers," Commodore B K Munjal, had said.  He said the country will "soon" have women officers fighting shoulder to shoulder with men in every field.


However, in May, Defence minister Manohar Parrikar had ruled out recruiting women for combat operations in armed forces due to apprehensions about their safety but said they would be encouraged to join other operational areas with their inclusion being stepped up in phases.


"No. Think of what can happen if a woman is taken as a prisoner in combat operation," he said, implying at possible atrocities they might suffer if held captive by enemy forces.
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