SECR.,MINISTRY OF DEFENCE vs BABITA PUNIYA

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of gender equality in the Indian Army, specifically regarding the eligibility of women for Permanent Commissions. The court emphasized the need to eliminate stereotypes and ensure equal opportunities for women, ruling that the blanket restriction on their eligibility was unconstitutional. Consequently, the court directed the government to grant women the same opportunities as their male counterparts in the Army.