Union Of India vs Ld. Cdr. Annie Nagaraja, Executive ...

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of granting Permanent Commissions (PC) to women officers in the Indian Navy who served as Short Service Commissioned Officers, referencing Article 226 of the Constitution. The Court upheld the Delhi High Court's directions for reinstatement and granting of PCs to eligible officers, contingent upon the outcome of pending appeals related to the Babita Puniya case. The judgment emphasized the need for equal treatment of women officers in the armed forces, affirming that policy decisions should not unjustly restrict their career progression.