Supreme Court asks Coast Guard to ensure women officers get permanent commission

Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Current Affairs Topic: Defence related

Context: The Supreme Court hearing on plea filed by Indian Coast Guard officer Priyanka Tyagi.

• A Permanent Commission means a career in the Army till you retire.

Supreme Court Observations:

1. Ensure that women are granted permanent commission in Indian Coast Guard.
2. The government must come up with a policy which treats women fairly.
3. Women are no lesser beings.