New Delhi, Nov. 22 -- The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Centre's response, within two weeks, on a plea by 34 Army women officers who alleged delay in promotions after being granted permanent commission on the directions of the top court in 2020.
"We want all these women to get seniority," a bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud and justice Hima Kohli said.
The plea was filed by 34 applicants, including Col.(TS). Priyamvada A Mardikar and Col (TS) Asha kale who are permanent commissioned women officers, alleged discrimination as a special selection board convened two months ago reportedly considered male officers much junior to these women officers for promotion.
"Why are you holding a selection board for mal...